The Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 opened on a lively note this Monday, October 20, with the 1st race — The Nijinsky Plate (Div II), a Class IV handicap for maiden horses three years old and upward rated 20 to 45. Run over 1200 metres at 1:50 PM, the contest saw Greif (J: P. Sai Kumar / T: K. S. V. Prasad Raju) deliver an assertive maiden success for Ms S Prasad Raju Mukund Kakani, stopping the clock at 1:11.204 — a fluent and professional performance that marked him as one to watch this season.
Breaking smartly from the gates, Greif settled nicely behind the early pace before jockey P. Sai Kumar produced him at just the right moment. Showing impressive acceleration and balance in the straight, Greif surged ahead inside the final furlong and drew clear to register a decisive victory. Trainer K. S. V. Prasad Raju’s preparation and the jockey’s precise timing were evident throughout the run.
Sharanga (J: A. Ashhad Asbar / T: Bharath Singh) chased determinedly to finish second in 1:12.111, while N R I Range (J: H. M. Akshay / T: M. Srinivas Reddy) was just a whisker behind in 1:12.140, ensuring a competitive finish among the top three.
With the opener setting the tone for an exciting afternoon, attention now turns to the next contest — The Sircilla Plate, scheduled for 2:25 PM. Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for comprehensive coverage and live updates from the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025.
