The third race of the day at Hyderabad’s Winter Races 2025-2026, The Astonish Plate, a Class III handicap over 1100m for horses aged four years and up rated 40 to 65, delivered an impressive display of speed and composure. On Monday, 9 March 2026, at 4:25 PM, STAR OF OPERA (J: Akshay Kumar, T: D Netto) carried the colours of Mr Rajendran rep Rapar’s Galloping Stars LLP, Mr Suchit Jayraj Shah & Dr Prabhakar Chowdary Tripuraneni to a commanding victory, adding a notable chapter to the Hyderabad race result 9 March.
Settling well behind the early pace, STAR OF OPERA bided time through the middle stages before unleashing a decisive turn of foot in the final 200m. Akshay Kumar timed his challenge perfectly, guiding the winner through a narrow gap along the rail to surge past rivals and claim a confident victory, showcasing both tactical awareness and finishing strength.
BRILLIANT LAD (J: Yash Narredu, T: Laxman Singh) chased relentlessly but had to settle for second after a late bid, while FOXY GIRL (J: Sonu Kumar, T: M Srinivas Reddy) stayed on determinedly to round out the placings in third. The top three ensured a thrilling finish for the spectators, with margins reflecting the competitive nature of the field.
With The Astonish Plate concluded, attention now shifts to The Suryapet Plate, scheduled at 4:50 PM, promising another captivating test of speed and strategy as the Hyderabad Winter Races continue to unfold.
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