The prestigious Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) will host an eight-race programme on Sunday, 14 June, with more than ₹1.45 crore in prize money scheduled to be distributed across a varied afternoon card. The meeting will feature contests ranging from maiden and handicap company to a prestigious championship event for three-year-old Indian fillies, ensuring a competitive day of racing action.
Opening proceedings, The Kranji Plate will be run at 1:30 PM. The Class IV contest for horses rated 20 to 45 will be contested over 2000 metres and will offer prize money of ₹5,10,000. As the longest race on the programme, the event will place a premium on stamina and endurance, providing an early test for runners capable of seeing out the demanding distance.
Shortly afterwards, The Malenahalli Plate will take place at 2:00 PM. The Class V event for horses rated 0 to 25 will be staged over 1600 metres with a purse of ₹4,50,000. The race will bring together developing performers from the lower handicap ranks and will provide participants with an opportunity to improve their credentials over the mile trip.
Adding further interest to the card, The Treasure Girl Plate will be contested at 2:30 PM. The maiden race for three-year-olds will cover 1100 metres and will carry total prize money of ₹11,00,000. With lightly raced youngsters expected to line up, the contest will offer an important platform for emerging talent to register a breakthrough success.
The competitive action will continue with The Parsiana Plate at 3:00 PM. The Class III contest for horses rated 40 to 65 will be run over 1400 metres for a stake of ₹6,30,000. The event will attract experienced campaigners from the category and should contribute significantly to the overall quality of the afternoon programme.
One of the day’s notable supporting features, The Stewards Cup will be staged at 3:30 PM. The Class II contest for horses rated 60 to 85 will be contested over 1400 metres with prize money of ₹7,00,000. The higher rating band will ensure a strong level of competition as accomplished performers compete for one of the meeting’s most respected trophies.
Fillies Championship Stakes Set to Take Centre Stage
Commanding centre stage, The Zavaray S. Poonawalla Fillies Championship Stakes will be run at 4:00 PM. The prestigious 1600 metre contest for three-year-old Indian fillies will carry a rich purse of ₹1,00,00,000, making it the standout race of the meeting and one of the most valuable events on the current Bangalore calendar.
A select field of six fillies will contest the championship. ANGELISA will be partnered by Yash Narredu, HAVOC will have Suraj Narredu in the saddle, MARGARETTA will be ridden by Vivek G., MOONVEIL will be guided by A. Sandesh, STARZELLA will be partnered by Antony Raj S., while VORTEX will have Akshay Kumar aboard. The mile contest will bring together some of the most promising fillies in training and will serve as the principal attraction of Sunday’s fixture.
Thereafter, The World Blood Donor Day Plate will be contested at 4:30 PM. The Class III race for horses rated 40 to 65 will be run over 1200 metres and will offer prize money of ₹6,30,000. The sprint event will provide a contrasting challenge to the championship race and will reward runners capable of producing speed and consistency over the shorter distance.
Bringing the programme to a close, The Richelieu Plate will be staged at 5:00 PM. The Class IV contest for horses rated 20 to 45 will be run over 1400 metres for a total stake of ₹5,10,000. The concluding race will provide a fitting end to a card that will feature a broad mix of classes, distances and competitive opportunities.
With a valuable championship contest supported by a balanced schedule of handicap and maiden races, Bangalore Turf Club will present a programme that caters to a wide range of competitors and will offer an engaging afternoon of racing.
The Bangalore Race Cards 14 June programme will feature eight races at Bangalore Turf Club, highlighted by the ₹1 crore Zavaray S. Poonawalla Fillies Championship Stakes and supported by a strong selection of handicap and maiden contests.
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