The action continued to unfold at the Bangalore Turf Club on June 14, 2025, as The Sir Cecil Plate, the second race on Day 9 of the Bangalore Summer Meeting, saw a commanding performance from Ebotse, who emerged victorious in the 1200-meter handicap for horses rated 20 to 45. Ridden confidently by Aleemuddin and trained by Arjun Mangalorkar, Ebotse crossed the finish in a sharp 1:15.171, securing the win and a prize of ₹2,54,995.
Ebotse’s performance was polished and authoritative, making a strong move midway and maintaining momentum in the straight to hold off late challengers. The win added another notable success to trainer Arjun Mangalorkar’s season and showcased Aleemuddin’s composed ride under pressure.
Finishing second was Smile of Beauty, who stayed prominent throughout. Piloted by Ramswarup and trained by S. Dominic, the runner-up stopped the clock at 1:15.401, earning ₹1,27,495 for the connections.
Augusto completed the frame in third with Vivek G. aboard and Pradeep Annaiah as trainer, clocking in at 1:15.763. While unable to match strides with the leading duo, Augusto kept on steadily to earn ₹76,495 for a solid effort.
With the second race concluded, attention now turns to The Justice P. Medapa Memorial Trophy, where the stakes and competition are set to rise further. It’s shaping up to be a compelling day of racing at BTC.
