The fifth race at the Bangalore Turf Club—The Nawab M Arshad Ali Khan Memorial Cup—delivered one of the thrilling finishes of the day. Reserved for horses rated 80 and above, this high-calibre handicap was contested over 1400 meters, offering a showcase of elite racing talent.
Emerging as the narrow winner in a pulsating finish was CHAMPIONS WAY, ridden by top jockey Suraj Narredu and trained by the seasoned S. Narredu. Stalking the pace smartly through the early fractions, the gelding quickened with authority in the final 100 meters and crossed the wire in 1:24.25, just managing to hold off a determined late bid.
That challenge came from KALAMITSI, who nearly stole the show under Ramswarup for trainer S. S. Attaollahi. Clocking 1:24.28, the gelding was less than a neck away at the finish, delivering a commendable effort in defeat and confirming his consistency at this level.
The third spot was taken by BHARAT, guided by Vinod Shinde and saddled by Prasanna Kumar, who stayed on resolutely to clock 1:24.68. The colt continues to show promise in top-tier company and rounded out a high-quality trifecta.
The competitive spirit, photo-finish moments, and razor-thin margins made this race a standout on the afternoon card. With five events now in the books, attention quickly pivots to the sixth contest—The Rare Gem Plate (Division I)—as the Bangalore Summer Meeting- Day7, carries on with thrilling momentum. Stay tuned for more!
