A quiet ripple of excitement moves through the Bangalore Turf Club as dawn settles into a warmer afternoon, setting the tone for the Bangalore race cards November 29 meeting. A groom offers a soft pat to a nervous youngster, a trainer presses a reassuring kiss onto a filly’s forehead, and one young jockey tilts his chin skyward for a final breath before tightening the strap on his goggles. These moments — tender, tense, almost sacred — speak louder than any prediction. They form the spine of a six-race mid-week programme expected to draw emotion, surprise and athletic expression across a lively Thursday card.
The track sits quick beneath the sun, neither too forgiving nor too demanding — the sort of surface that rewards rhythm, strategy, and heart. Around the saddling enclosure, trainers confer quietly, owners offer nods that mix resolve with hope, and horses move with pulses of potential as they prepare to step out for the afternoon.
Race 1 — 2:45 PM — The November Plate (1200m, 3yo only, ₹7,50,000)
The curtain rises with fresh legs and unpolished ambition. CELESTRIA’s relaxed demeanour draws early admiration, while DIESEL and JADE MOUNTAIN parade with the kind of alertness that hints at progress from previous runs. ROCKING STAR and ALLEGRO DANCE appear settled, handlers offering final cues with smooth reins and muted voice. JOLIE’S STAR, KHAZANA and MAGESTIC PERSONA stand among a field likely to decide fate in the final furlong — a short, sharp opener built for speed.
Race 2 — 3:15 PM — The Muthyalamaduvu Plate (1600m, Class IV, ₹5,10,000)
The tempo shifts to patience and timing. SUNDANCE KID looks particularly switched on, walking with a forward-set neck and bright ears. HYPERDRIVE and ADELANTO, both capable of dictating tempo, may shape the early sections. ACANTHA and SEA DIAMOND should stay honest through the mid-stages, while MANDATE, LARSON and STELLA MARIS lend strength to a contest that could come down to who waits longest before striking.
Race 3 — 3:45 PM — The V Venugopal Naidu Memorial Trophy (1100m, Class III, ₹6,30,000)
Sprinters take centre stage, energy crackling like electric wire through the paddock. AQUAMATIC walks with muscle-backed authority, ROYAL DECCAN gleams in the sunlight, and FLAMING SWORD’s confident canter turns heads. ZIVA, THESSALIAN and GODDESS OF WAR present well enough to challenge, while GLORIOUSNESS sits in that category where one moment of rhythm — a clean break, a smooth turn — could change everything.
Race 4 — 4:15 PM — The Kempegowda Cup (1500m, Class II, ₹7,00,000)
The feature evokes anticipation with every set of hooves that enters the ring. CROSSWATER offers calm consistency, POWER OF BEAUTY shines in coat and balance, and both FORSETI and EFFICACY arrive with proven, measured form. INSPIRE, METZINGER and VICTORIA DORESAANI bring depth, while BEZAWADA SULTAN injects an unknown element — dangerous, unpredictable, exciting. This is the race that may hinge on judgement more than speed: when to shift, when to slip through, when to ask for everything.
Race 5 — 4:45 PM — The Chintamani Plate (1300m, Class III, ₹6,30,000)
INVINCIBLE commands eyes first, though LADY INVICTUS and D FRONX hold presence in movement and muscle. AHERNE and AGERA could spring late surprises, DYNAMIC FORCE and DUFY show a relaxed shoulder drop that indicates comfort under expectation, and MYSTICAL AIR with GOLDEN TIME complete what feels like a puzzle of intersecting form patterns — unpredictable by design, intriguing by nature.
Race 6 — 5:15 PM — The Nagarjuna Sagar Plate (1400m, Class IV, ₹5,10,000)
The closing event blends promise and experience. ADELANTO — depending on earlier performance — may reappear to shape narrative continuity. FEELING GOOD and ELVEDEN stride with tuned motion, SHE RULES and YANNICK hold competitive aura, while ABSOLUTE KATRINA walks with quiet assurance. LOCKHEED and THRILL OF BRAZIL contribute to a finale that may reward stamina, patience and well-timed acceleration.
As Thursday builds towards the first bell, the Bangalore race cards November 29 present more than a schedule — they carry stories waiting to break open from the gates. Form may hold, or the unexpected may rise. Either way, six races promise effort, heart, and that thrilling moment when hooves drum against turf and the grandstand leans forward in one shared breath.
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