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Money Bags, ridden by Akshay Kumar, crosses the finish line ahead of Basilica and Bellavita in the Indian Pattern Committee Trophy Div I at Bangalore Turf Club.

Money Bags lands the Indian Pattern Committee Trophy Div I at Bangalore Turf Club

Money Bags produced a powerful finish to win the Indian Pattern Committee Trophy Div I on Day 18 of the Bangalore Summer Meeting. Ridden by Akshay Kumar and trained by Prasanna Kumar, the gelding clocked 1:12.44 in the 1200m contest, beating Basilica and Bellavita.

Inspire winning the Turf Authorities of India Trophy at Bangalore Summer Meeting Day 18, with jockey Antony Raj S. up and Storm Shadow finishing second on a good-rated track.

Inspire lands opening race on day 18 of Bangalore Summer Meeting

Inspire kicked off Day 18 of the Bangalore Summer Meeting with a commanding win in The Turf Authorities of India Trophy. Trained by Arjun Mangalorkar and piloted by Antony Raj S., Inspire clocked 1:52.08 in the 1800-meter opener. Storm Shadow and Lux Aeterna followed, placing second and third respectively. The track was rated good, with weather conditions partly cloudy.

Field of contenders lining up at Bangalore Turf Club for the Zavaray S. Poonawalla Bangalore Summer Derby 2025

Day 18 of BTC Summer Meeting Today; ₹2.5 Cr Zavaray S. Poonawalla Derby the Crown Jewel of the Card

Day 18 of the Bangalore Summer Meeting on July 13, 2025, will feature eight races at BTC including the ₹2.5 crore Zavaray S. Poonawalla Bangalore Summer Derby (Gr.1). The event promises a thrilling day of high-stakes racing, capped by two graded features and elite contenders.

Promotional hoarding at the Bangalore Turf Club featuring the Zavaray S. Poonawalla Bangalore Summer Derby 2025, with bold graphics of galloping racehorses, event details, sponsor logos, and a countdown to the big race on Sunday, July 13.

Bangalore braces for epic Summer Derby: Fynbos, Sovereign King, Red Bishop, Prokofiev and Stormy Sea lead the charge

With ₹2.5 crore on the line and prestige beyond measure, the Zavaray S. Poonawalla Bangalore Summer Derby (Gr.1) promises a thrilling clash of champions this Sunday. Leading the sixteen-horse field are five standout contenders — the explosive Sovereign King, the surging filly Fynbos, the ever-consistent Red Bishop, the determined Prokofiev, and the dangerous Stormy Sea — all set to battle for turf supremacy over 2000 metres at the Bangalore Turf Club.

A. Sandesh guides Neptune to victory in the Hooves of Steel Million Div II, the final race of Bangalore Summer Meeting Day 17.

Neptune wins The Hooves of Steel Million Div II to close Bangalore Summer Meeting Day 17’s card

Neptune clinched victory in the closing race of Day 17 at the Bangalore Turf Club, the Hooves of Steel Million Div II, a 1400-meter contest for 3-year-old maidens. Ridden by A. Sandesh and trained by Karthik Ganapathy, Neptune clocked 1:26.46. Knotty Cruise and Renoir followed in second and third. With this win, Sandesh closed the card on a high. The action now moves to July 13 with three major races, including the Bangalore Summer Derby (Grade I).

Emphatic, guided by P. Trevor and trained by S. Padmanabhan, wins the 1600-meter Chennai Cup at Bangalore Turf Club, finishing ahead of Rock Bank and Bashir.

Emphatic wins The Chennai Cup at Bangalore

Emphatic secured a convincing win in the Chennai Cup on Day 17 of the Bangalore Summer Meeting. Ridden by P. Trevor and trained by S. Padmanabhan, the runner clocked 1:37.82 in the 1600-meter handicap. Rock Bank and Bashir followed in second and third positions. The race offered a prize purse of ₹7,00,000.

Ice Of Fire, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by Prasanna Kumar, wins the 1400-meter Coromandel Gromor Bangalore Million at Bangalore Turf Club, finishing ahead of Echoes Of Time and Sicyon in the spotlight race of the day.

Ice Of Fire wins spotlight event of BTC, The Coromandel Gromor Bangalore Million

Ice Of Fire captured the spotlight event of the day, the Coromandel Gromor Bangalore Million at Bangalore Turf Club with a smart performance over 1400 meters. Trained by Prasanna Kumar and ridden by P. Trevor, Ice Of Fire clocked 1:25.76 to secure the top spot. Echoes Of Time and Sicyon followed in second and third, respectively. The high-stakes race offered a total prize purse of ₹26,15,000 for three-year-olds foaled in 2022.

Maana powers home under Antony Raj S. to win the 1400-meter Hooves of Steel Million Div I at Bangalore Turf Club, ahead of Darrington and Konkrah.

Maana wins Bangalore’s The Hooves of Steel Million Div I

Maana registered a smart victory in the Hooves of Steel Million Div I at Bangalore Turf Club on Day 17 of the Summer Meeting. Ridden by Antony Raj S. and trained by Darius R. Byramji, Maana stopped the clock at 1:26.91. Darrington and Konkrah followed close behind in a tightly contested finish. The race offered a total prize money of ₹11,00,000.

Star Of India crosses the finish line ahead of Your Unforgettable and Hyperdrive to win the 1400-meter Mysore Cup at Bangalore Turf Club on Day 17 of the Summer Meeting.

Star Of India Wins Mysore Cup at Bangalore

Star Of India clinched the Mysore Cup on Day 17 of the Bangalore Summer Meeting with a powerful finish in the 1400-meter contest. Trained by S. Padmanabhan and ridden by Neeraj Rawal, the winner edged out Your Unforgettable and Hyperdrive in a tight finish. The race carried a winner’s purse of ₹5,10,000.

S. Ganapathy standing beside a racehorse at Bangalore Turf Club, marking the end of his decorated career in Indian racing.

After 950 wins and a five-decade reign, Indian racing icon S. Ganapathy bids farewell to the turf

Veteran Indian racehorse trainer S. Ganapathy retires after a remarkable five-decade career, leaving behind a legacy of 950 winners, 187 Group races, and 25 Derby triumphs. Revered for his discipline and humility, Ganapathy’s influence spans generations, with his sons Karthik and Arvind continuing the family tradition in Indian racing.

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Money Bags lands the Indian Pattern Committee Trophy Div I at Bangalore Turf Club

Inspire lands opening race on day 18 of Bangalore Summer Meeting

Day 18 of BTC Summer Meeting Today; ₹2.5 Cr Zavaray S. Poonawalla Derby the Crown Jewel of the Card

Neptune wins The Hooves of Steel Million Div II to close Bangalore Summer Meeting Day 17’s card

Emphatic wins The Chennai Cup at Bangalore

Ice Of Fire wins spotlight event of BTC, The Coromandel Gromor Bangalore Million

Maana wins Bangalore’s The Hooves of Steel Million Div I

Star Of India Wins Mysore Cup at Bangalore

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