The fifth race of the day at the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025, The S S Cardmaster Memorial Cup, a Class IV handicap for horses aged five years and upward rated 20 to 45, unfolded over 1400 meters on Monday, October 20th, at 04:10 PM. In a commanding display, HOPING STAR (J: P. Sai Kumar, T: Jasbir Singh) stormed home for owner Mr Gurjinder Singh, showcasing a blend of speed and tactical brilliance to secure a memorable victory.
From the break, HOPING STAR settled well in mid-division before making a decisive move around the final bend. Demonstrating sharp acceleration and unwavering stamina, the winner edged clear in the home stretch, leaving rivals struggling to respond. The timing and judgment of jockey P. Sai Kumar were impeccable, guiding HOPING STAR to a well-deserved triumph.
The runner-up spoils went to JURAMENTO (J: Surya Prakash, T: Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan), who fought valiantly but could not match the winner’s late surge. Closing steadily, ALCAHOL FREE (J: Rafique S K, T: B Mukesh Kumar) took third, completing a competitive top three.
With the S S Cardmaster Memorial Cup wrapped up, all eyes now shift to the feature race of the day, THE NIJINSKY PLATE DIV I at 04:45 PM, expected to deliver another pulse-pounding contest for the Hyderabad racing crowd.
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