As the sun dipped below the horizon and the shadows lengthened over the Bangalore Turf Club, it was DIVINE ART who delivered the perfect finale to an exhilarating race day, claiming a hard-fought victory in the final race—the Racing Patrons Plate. The sixth and last event of the day, this 1200-meter sprint was reserved for horses rated 40 to 65, with a generous prize purse of Rs. 6,30,000.
Ridden by the ever-reliable Suraj Narredu and trained by the seasoned S. Narredu, Divine Art timed 1:17.35 for her run to perfection. In a race that saw the field closely bunched together for most of the way, it was her determined final burst in the last 150 meters that lit up the grandstands and sealed the win. The synergy between horse and jockey was on full display, a reminder of what makes racing such a gripping sport.
Finishing second was ELUSIVE ART in 1:17.63, piloted by A. Sandesh for trainer Adh’singh Jodha who looked threatening mid-race but couldn’t quite match Divine Art’s finishing kick.
SMILE OF BEAUTY, with Ram Nandan Manjhi in the saddle for S. Dominic, completed the top three in 1:17.74 with a strong late dash, adding to the drama of the closing contest.
With the crowd still buzzing and the stands beginning to empty, the sense of satisfaction was palpable—a race day that had it all: close finishes, breakout performances, and moments of brilliance. And now, as attention turns to Sunday, May 18th, with an upcoming card featuring seven competitive contests. All eyes are on the War Million, the marquee race with a staggering prize allocation of Rs. 17,52,000.
If today was any indication, Sunday promises another unforgettable chapter in Bangalore’s summer racing season.
