The action intensified at the Bangalore Turf Club as Akitania stole the spotlight in The Amokbash Million Division II, a 1100-meter maiden race exclusively for 3-year-olds. Held as part of the tenth day of the Bangalore Summer Meeting, the race offered a total purse of ₹11,00,000, with ₹5,50,000 awarded to the winner.
Trained by James Mckeown and expertly ridden by C. Umesh, Akitania showcased a burst of finishing speed in the final furlong to take control and win decisively, clocking 1:06.88. It was a polished performance by the pair, who capitalized on a strong early position and kicked clear under pressure.
Finishing second was Konkrah, trained by Arjun Mangalorkar and ridden by A. Sandesh, who kept the leaders honest with a well-judged run, crossing the line in 1:07.24. Though briefly in contention, Konkrah was unable to match the turn of foot displayed by the winner in the final stages.
Completing the top three was Double Your Money, trained by Warren Singh and ridden by K. Sai Kiran, who produced a steady run to finish in 1:07.83. While not in striking range of the front two, the effort was respectable and hinted at better to come.
With this competitive maiden sprint concluded, all eyes now turn to the day’s marquee event – The Benaka Developers Fillies Championship Stakes. With a staggering ₹49,50,000 in total prize money on offer, the upcoming race promises to deliver top-class racing and a true test for the rising stars of the summer season.
