The opening race of the Hyderabad Winter Races 2025-2026 on Saturday, 4 April, set the tone for an exhilarating day at the track. Race 1, THE CYNDY PLATE, a Class I handicap for maiden horses aged four years and upward rated 20 to 45, was run over 1800 metres at 02:55 PM, and saw Yuvraj (Jockey: Mukesh Kumar, Trainer: D. Netto) produce a decisive performance. Racing in the colours of M/s Suchit Jayraj Shah, Sudarshan Singh Rathore Kanwar & Rishiraj Singh Rathore, the winner showcased poise and acceleration to seize a memorable victory. This Hyderabad race result 4 April underscores the emerging talent in the maiden division.
From the break, Yuvraj maintained a prominent position, tracking the pace closely while conserving energy for the decisive move. As the field turned into the home straight, Mukesh Kumar expertly angled Yuvraj to the inside, launching a sustained challenge that saw the horse pull clear in the final 200 metres. The tactical timing and measured burst ensured a smooth and authoritative triumph, leaving spectators impressed with the winner’s composure.
Runner-up honours went to Golden Aura (J: B. Nikhil, T: M. Srinivas Reddy), who pressed the leader throughout the stretch but ultimately could not match Yuvraj’s finishing kick. Photograph (J: G. Naresh, T: Robin Reddy Kondakalla) closed strongly to claim third place, rounding out a tightly contested top three.
With the CYNDY PLATE concluded, attention now turns to THE GALACTICA PLATE at 03:20 PM, promising another thrilling chapter in the Hyderabad Winter Races.
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