The second day of the Bangalore Winter Meeting delivered an unforgettable afternoon of racing on Sunday, 09 November 2025, with the fifth race – The T.B. Hanumantharaj Memorial Trophy – taking centre stage. This Class III contest for horses rated 40 to 65, run over 1200 metres at 03:30 PM, saw Ziva (J: Suhas K) unleash a brilliant late burst to claim victory in 1:12.20. Racing in the colours of Mr H. K. Lakshman Gowda, Mr Sharath M. Narayana, and Mr V. Lokanath, the filly showcased a combination of maturity and speed that thrilled the crowd, cementing her place among the day’s highlights. This Bangalore race result November 9 will be remembered for Ziva’s decisive performance.
Breaking smartly from the gates, Ziva settled just behind the early leader, conserving energy while maintaining a strategic position. As the field straightened for the final furlong, jockey Suhas K timed his challenge to perfection, urging the filly forward. With a surge of acceleration, Ziva powered past her rivals, demonstrating both tactical awareness and finishing strength, a testament to trainer V. Lokanath’s careful preparation.
Pole Star (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: Prasanna Kumar) fought hard but had to settle for second, finishing just behind in 1:12.38, while See The Light (J: A. Sandesh, T: S. S. Attaollahi) kept on resolutely to take third in 1:12.38. The top three crossed the line in close succession, reflecting the highly competitive nature of the race.
With Ziva’s commanding win setting the pace for the afternoon, attention now shifts to the Bengaluru City Police Cup at 04:00 PM, a feature contest expected to provide another thrilling spectacle for punters and racing fans alike.
For full coverage of the Bangalore Winter Meeting 2025, follow RaceBuzz for live updates and post-race analysis.
