The 6th race of the opening day at the Bangalore Winter Meeting 2025, the Jayanth Shah Memorial Trophy, lit up the afternoon at the Bangalore Turf Club. A Class III event for horses rated 40 to 65, run over 1400 metres at 4:30 PM on Saturday, November 1st, saw Rieko (Jockey: Suraj Narredu) produce a polished and powerful run to secure victory for trainer Pradeep Annaiah, stopping the clock at 1:23.89. Racing in the colours of Mr P. Arun Kumar, Rieko displayed both balance and acceleration, marking a confident statement early in the winter season.
In an exciting shift of form and momentum, this performance now takes centre stage in the ongoing Banglore Race Results November 1 discussions across racing circles.
Breaking alertly from the gates, Rieko settled comfortably behind the early pace as the field stretched into formation. Suraj Narredu timed his move to perfection, angling out wide entering the home straight. Once urged forward, Rieko unleashed an electrifying turn of foot inside the final furlong, surging clear with authority and leaving the chasing group struggling to match the acceleration. The gelding’s professional composure and commanding finish made the triumph look both calculated and emphatic.
Small Dreams (Jockey: Aleemuddin, Trainer: Vishesh M.P.) battled on bravely to secure second in 1:24.58, keeping the pressure on but never truly threatening the winner. Just a stride behind, Alamgir (Jockey: Arvind Kumar N., Trainer: Irfan Ghatala) clocked 1:24.65 to claim third after a tight duel to the post, ensuring a competitive finish among the place-getters.
With the Jayanth Shah Memorial Trophy concluded in thrilling fashion, attention now turns to the 7th race – The Dudhsagar Falls Plate, scheduled for 5:00 PM, promising another gripping showdown as the Bangalore Winter Meeting continues to unfold.
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