The penultimate race on Day 12 of the Bangalore Summer Meeting saw Defence Counsel put in a strong, front-running display to win The Bergamo Plate Division I, a 1100-meter handicap for horses rated 20 to 45. With a prize of Rs.5,10,000 at stake, the contest offered a fast-paced sprint that was decided in the final strides.
Trained by S. Dominic and ridden with precision by P. Trevor, Defence Counsel stopped the clock at 1:06.78, holding off late challengers to score for Mr. M. Venkatesh. The gelding timed his run to perfection and maintained a narrow but decisive advantage at the wire.
Just a shade behind was Springsteen, clocking 1:06.99 under Aleemuddin for trainer Arjun Mangalorkar settling at second position.
Completing the top three was Flash, guided by Darshan N and trained by Aravind G., who stayed in contention throughout and crossed the line in 1:07.03, showing consistency in sprint company.
With the Bergamo Plate Division I now decided, anticipation builds for the final race of the day – The Borsalino Plate, a 1600-meter handicap for horses rated 40 to 65. As the sun begins to set over the Bangalore Turf Club, one last dash awaits to close out a thrilling afternoon of racing.
