The Bangalore race result 3 May. card continued to deliver quality contests as Race 5, The Ranquelino Cup, a Class II event for horses rated 60 to 85, unfolded over 1400 metres at 05:00 PM on Sunday, 03 May 2026 at the Bangalore Turf Club(BTC) . PROKOFIEV (J: Neeraj Rawal) produced a sharp and professional performance to secure top honours for trainer Prasanna Kumar, clocking an impressive 1:25.60. Representing the powerful Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt Ltd partnership, the winner stamped authority in a competitive field.
The race developed at a genuine pace, with the field settling quickly into rhythm over the seven-furlong trip. PROKOFIEV was positioned tactically well within striking distance, conserving energy through the early stages. As the runners approached the final bend, Neeraj Rawal began to nudge the gelding forward, and once into the straight, PROKOFIEV responded with a decisive turn of foot. Displaying both balance and acceleration, he surged past rivals and maintained a steady advantage to the winning post.
RIEKO (J: P. Trevor, T: Pradeep Annaiah) ran a commendable race to finish second in 1:26.14, staying on strongly but unable to match the winner’s finishing burst. CROSSWATER (J: Aleemuddin, T: Arjun Mangalorkar) secured third place in 1:26.35, keeping on gamely to complete the placings in a closely fought finish behind the top two.
With this race concluded, attention now shifts to the upcoming The Welcome Plate at 05:30 PM, where another competitive field is set to keep the momentum going at the Bangalore Summer Meeting.
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