The second race of the day, The Fire Haven Plate, brought another thrilling finish in the Bangalore Summer Meeting’s 15th day schedule. Run at 2:30 PM over 1600 meters, the maiden event for three-year-olds carried a lucrative purse of ₹11,00,000 and delivered high-quality action.
Miracle Star emerged victorious in a gripping photo-finish, timed at 1:39.04. Guided by seasoned jockey P. Trevor and trained by S. Padmanabhan, the promising runner raced in the silks of Radiant Blood Stock Pvt Ltd, represented by Mrs. Sharmila Padmanabhan and Mr. S. Padmanabhan.
Challenging the winner closely was Machiavellian, with A. Prakash aboard for trainer Adhiraj Singh Jodha. The runner crossed the post in 1:39.33, finishing second after a game effort for a large ownership group including Mr. Jiyaji Bhosale, Mr. Rishikesh Bhosale, Mr. S. R. Sanas, Mr. Kamlesh Vrajlal Shah, Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr. Sudendu Shah, and Dr. Rahul Shah.
Completing the frame was Star Studded, partnered by Suraj Narredu for trainer Rajesh Narredu, stopping the clock at 1:39.69. The runner was fielded by a syndicate of owners—Mr. Daulat Chhabria, Mr. Teja Gollapudi, So Blest Trading Co. Pvt Ltd, and Mr. Mukul A. Sonawala.
As Miracle Star celebrates a well-earned first win, eyes now turn to The Basque Plate Div II, the next feature of the afternoon.
