The seventh race of the afternoon at the Bangalore Summer Meeting on Friday, 01 May 2026, saw an electrifying finish in The Epsom Plate Div I, a Class IV contest for horses rated 20 to 45 over 1300 metres. In a performance that will stand out in the Bangalore race result 1May., HAZEL (J: Akshay Kumar, T: Prasanna Kumar) surged ahead in the closing strides to stop the clock at 1:20.38. Representing Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd, Ms. DT Racing & Breeding LLP & Mr Ashok Ranpise, the winner displayed grit and precision under pressure.
The race unfolded at a brisk early pace, with contenders jostling for position heading into the bend. Hazel was settled comfortably in mid-division by Akshay Kumar, conserving energy while tracking the leaders. As the field straightened for home, a narrow gap opened and Hazel responded instantly, quickening with purpose. In a tightly contested finish, the filly stretched out gamely in the final furlong to snatch victory right on the line.
AUCTAV (J: Laxman Singh, T: Darius R. Byramji) put up a strong fight and finished a close second in 1:20.45 after making a sustained run in the straight. LARISSA (J: P. Trevor, T: S.S. Attaollahi) was not far behind, clocking 1:20.47 to secure third, making it a blanket finish among the top three.
With the excitement of this close contest still lingering, attention now turns to the upcoming race on 3 May, The Royal Command Plate Div II at 03:00 PM, promising another engaging chapter in the Bangalore Summer Meeting.
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