The third race of the day at Bangalore Turf Club Ltd. saw a commanding performance from Amazing Stride, who clinched victory in The Romantic Dance Plate (Div II), a handicap for horses rated 20 to 45. Run over 1400 meters, this 3:00 PM contest on the 5th day of the Bangalore Summer Meeting 2025 carried a total prize of ₹5,10,000, with the winner’s purse amounting to ₹2,54,995.
Trained by the seasoned S. Padmanabhan and ridden with precision by C. Umesh, Amazing Stride lived up to expectations with a strong stretch run that left little room for doubt. Taking control of the pace in the final 300 meters, the gelding powered through to the wire, showcasing both tactical speed and staying ability.
Vibrant Queen, trained by Pradeep Annaiah and guided by Prashant P. Dhebe, made a bold bid and briefly threatened to upset the favorite. The mare finished a gallant second, staying in contention right through but just lacked the extra gear to match the winner’s late kick.
Completing the frame was Adelanto, partnered by R. Vaibhav for trainer G. Y. Rajesh Babu. The filly put in a solid effort to stay in the mix and closed well in the final furlong to secure third spot, indicating a promising run in future handicaps at this level.
The race added yet another layer of excitement to an already lively afternoon of racing, with Amazing Stride delivering a performance that will surely boost his credentials for upcoming events.
Next up is The Marilingaiah Memorial Trophy, a sharp 1200-meter dash slated for 3:30 PM. Stay with us for continued live updates from the heart of Indian racing at BTC.
