The Bangalore Summer Meeting – Day 10 drew to a thrilling close with The Richelieu Plate, a 1400-meter handicap for horses rated 20 to 45, run as the final contest of the day at 5:00 PM. With a vibrant Sunday crowd in attendance, the race delivered a cracking finish, as Knotty Scotty, ridden by Vivek G. and trained by Prasanna Kumar, produced a timely surge to edge ahead and claim victory in 1:26.11.
Maintaining a forward position throughout, Sassy Sarah, also from Prasanna Kumar’s yard and partnered by Shamaz Shareef, made a strong bid in the straight. Despite a determined effort, Sassy Sarah had to settle for second place, finishing in 1:26.39.
The final spot on the podium was secured by Thrill of Brazil, trained by Md Sajid Qureshi and ridden by Imran Chisty, who clocked 1:26.47 with a spirited late effort that kept the pressure on the front-runners.
The Richelieu Plate carried a prize purse of ₹5,10,000, with the winner earning ₹2,54,995. For trainer Prasanna Kumar, it was a rewarding finale to the day, sending out both the first and second finishers—an emphatic statement of stable strength and preparation.
As the sun dipped over the Bangalore Turf Club and the grandstands gradually emptied, fans reflected on a day filled with gripping finishes, sharp riding, and tactical depth. With the summer racing calendar gathering pace, attention now shifts to the next meeting scheduled for June 21, 2025, promising yet another day of top-class action on the turf.
