The Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) staged another exciting contest during the Bangalore Summer Meeting, 27th Day, Thursday, 30th July 2026, as SWEET WINNER produced a determined performance to claim the 8th Race – The Sha Tin Plate DIV I. The Class V event for horses rated 00 to 25, run over 1200 metres at 04:30 PM, saw A. Ashhad Asbar guide the V. Lokanath-trained runner to victory in 1:14.03 for owner Mr Dinesh Kumar K. This Bangalore race result 30th July once again showcased the fiercely contested sprint races that have been a feature of the summer meeting.
SWEET WINNER travelled comfortably through the early stages before quickening impressively inside the final furlong. Responding strongly to A. Ashhad Asbar’s well-judged ride, the gelding maintained momentum under pressure to edge clear in the closing strides, rewarding trainer V. Lokanath with another notable success during the meeting. The winner’s finishing burst proved decisive in a closely fought sprint where every stride counted.
WINDCLEAVER finished a narrow second in 1:14.10, with Anish Anamo Hangal in the saddle for trainer Vishesh M.P., keeping the winner honest throughout the stretch. FIRST CHOICE, partnered by N. S. Parmar and trained by Joseph B. Awale, stayed on steadily to secure third place in 1:15.37, completing the podium in a competitive finish.
With another race successfully concluded, attention now turns to The Holding Court Plate, scheduled for 05:00 PM, as the Bangalore Summer Meeting continues with more quality racing action.
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