The Hyderabad Race Club welcomes one of its most awaited afternoons on October 5, 2025, as the Hyderabad Deccan Derby takes centre stage. A nine-race card from 12:25 pm to 5:15 pm brings together some of the best in the country. From the opening sprint for Class V contenders to the Grade 1 Deccan Derby worth over ₹1.55 crore, the afternoon promises depth, quality, and the true theatre of turf racing.
Delhi Race Club Cup – 12:25 pm – 1400 Metres – Class V – Prize Money ₹5,00,000
The opening race sets the tone with ten contenders. Pinatubo, ridden by Kuldeep Singh and trained by S. Sreekanth, leads the field. Rani Ruckus, guided by G. Naresh for trainer Robin Reddy Kondakalla, adds competitive depth. Aos Si comes partnered with Imran Chisty for R. H. Sequeira, while Natu Natu, under Ajay Kumar for trainer Laxman Singh, seeks consistency. Battle On has P. Sai Kumar in the saddle for trainer K. S. V. Prasad Raju, and NRI Star brings class with P. Trevor riding for trainer M. Srinivas Reddy. Shivalik Model will be handled by B. Nikhil for trainer Jasbir Singh, and Bold Indian has Mukesh Kumar up for trainer S. S. F. Hassan. Completing the line-up, Muaser goes with P. Ajeeth Kumar for trainer Ananta Vatsalya, while Deccan Ranger partners Akshay Kumar for trainer S. S. F. Hassan.
Bangalore Turf Club Cup – 1:00 pm – 1600 Metres – Class IV – Prize Money ₹6,50,000
A field of nine lines up for this mile contest. Quality Warrior will be ridden by Md. Ismail under the care of trainer L. D. Silva. Das is guided by G. Naresh for Ananta Vatsalya, while Nkalanzinzi partners Imran Chisty for G. Sandeep. Shubhrak will have Surya Prakash for trainer Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, and Take a Breath teams up with Sonu Kumar for G. Shashikanth. Sucker Punch, with A. A. Vikrant for Ananta Vatsalya, adds weight to the mid-division, while Alcohol Free comes with Rafique S. K. for B. Mukesh Kumar. Caraxes will be steered by P. Uday Kiran under S. A. Raza Shehzad’s yard, while Sadiya joins H. M. Akshay for Ananta Vatsalya.
Madras Race Club Cup – 1:35 pm – 1800 Metres – Class III – Prize Money ₹7,40,000
Seven runners tackle this stamina-testing trip. Miss Smiley Angel, with Sonu Kumar for trainer G. Shashikanth, headlines the race. Misty Night joins Akshay Kumar for K. Satheesh, and Black Dust has P. Sai Kumar up for trainer K. S. V. Prasad Raju. Challenger brings Md. Ekram Alam for K. Satheesh, while Federer comes guided by H. M. Akshay under Ananta Vatsalya. Sunny Day, another from Ananta Vatsalya, has P. Ajeeth Kumar in the saddle. Completing the line-up, Onslaught is ridden by Neeraj Rawal for trainer S. A. Raza Shehzad.
Royal Calcutta Turf Club Cup (Div I) – 2:10 pm – 1200 Metres – Class II – Prize Money ₹8,40,000
A dozen sprinters make up this competitive dash. Miss Maya is guided by Sonu Kumar for trainer Neelesh Rawal. Ode to Nature pairs B. Nikhil with Jasbir Singh. Darling’s Boy sees Akshay Kumar partner with Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, while Calista Girl has A. Ashhad Asbar riding for N. Ravinder Singh. Calistoga, with Vivek G. up, comes from L. D. Silva’s yard. Born Brave joins Kuldeep Singh for trainer D. Netto, while Romantic Grey is another L. D. Silva runner, guided by Afroz Khan. Best Buddy runs with Nakhat Singh for K. Satheesh, while Dali’s Destiny is partnered by G. Naresh for Laxman Singh. Star Forever has Ajay Kumar for K. S. V. Prasad Raju, and High Speed Dive brings Gaurav Singh for B. Mukesh Kumar. Exclusive Black, with Imran Chisty, represents A. Imran Khan, while Pontefract with N. S. Parmar adds a third string for L. D. Silva.
Mysore Race Club Cup – 2:45 pm – 1200 Metres – Class IV – Prize Money ₹6,50,000
Around fifteen names fill this race, led by Hurricane Wave with K. G. Likith Appu for L. D. Silva. Turiya is partnered by P. Trevor for Bharath Singh, while Aditya sees Rafique S. K. riding for B. Mukesh Kumar. Safala joins Mukesh Kumar for Magan Singh Parmar, and Trust Me is guided by G. Naresh under Ananta Vatsalya. Silver Lining is partnered by Md. Ismail for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, while Gusto’s Baby has Afroz Khan for L. D. Silva. In Proposito runs with B. R. Mukesh under R. H. Sequeira’s training. Equine Power is paired with P. Sai Kumar for K. S. V. Prasad Raju, while NRI Range joins H. M. Akshay for M. Srinivas Reddy. Red Hot Punch has P. Ajeeth Kumar for Ananta Vatsalya, while Star Cruise is handled by Kuldeep Singh for S. Sreekanth. Atreya runs with B. Nikhil for Magan Singh Parmar, December Dream partners Gaurav Singh with Jasbir Singh, Indubhrit joins Sonu Kumar for Magan Singh Parmar, and Golden Unicorn closes the line-up with Surya Prakash for S. Sreekanth.
Royal Western India Turf Club Cup – 3:20 pm – 1100 Metres – Class III – Prize Money ₹7,40,000
This sprint has sixteen entries with High Heels runs with A. Sandesh for N. Ravinder Singh. Knight Crusader is guided by B. R. Kumar for R. H. Sequeira, while Rival has Md. Ismail for K. S. V. Prasad Raju. Petaluma is partnered by Vivek G. under L. D. Silva, while Calabasas joins Mukesh Kumar, also for Silva. Arion One brings Afroz Khan for R. H. Sequeira, while Dashing Charm comes with A. Ashhad Asbar for L. V. R. Deshmukh. Life’s Journey is guided by Gaurav Singh under Laxman Singh, while Tiger Ruby sees Surya Prakash for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan. Shah of Iran has Rafique S. K. for S. A. Raza Shehzad, while Only the Brave joins H. M. Akshay for S. S. F. Hassan. Her Ladyship has Kuldeep Singh with D. Netto, while Rolls Royce joins Abhay Singh for K. Satheesh. Shoolin is handled by B. Nikhil for Magan Singh Parmar, while Emerald Touch is ridden by Ajay Kumar for Neelesh Rawal. Suryavanshi closes with Akshay Kumar representing Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan.
Turf Authorities of India Cup – 3:55 pm – 1400 Metres – Class I – Prize Money ₹12,25,000
Twelve seasoned runners make this the elite event before the Derby. Nonpariel is guided by Sonu Kumar for trainer D. Netto. Huntingdon goes with K. G. Likith Appu for L. D. Silva, while Magnum has Afroz Khan for Silva. D Minchu is ridden by P. Ajeeth Kumar under Ananta Vatsalya. Uchchaihshravas is handled by Neeraj Rawal for Neelesh Rawal, while Akido is joined by Nakhat Singh for K. Satheesh. Vivaldo pairs A. Ashhad Asbar with A. Imran Khan, and Last Wish comes with B. R. Kumar for L. V. R. Deshmukh. Diablo has P. Sai Kumar for K. S. V. Prasad Raju, while Hurricane Bay is guided by N. S. Parmar for L. D. Silva. Encore runs with Md. Ekram Alam for K. Satheesh, while Golden Gazelle joins H. M. Akshay for M. Srinivas Reddy.
The Race2Win Foundation Hyderabad Deccan Derby (Grade I) – 4:35 pm – 2000 Metres – Terms 3-Year-Olds – Prize Money ₹1,55,82,600
The headline race features twelve stars of the season. Andre is partnered by Neeraj Rawal for trainer Bharath Singh, while Arrived joins A. Sandesh under Adhiraj Singh Jodha. Corte Madera is guided by N. S. Parmar for L. D. Silva, while Knight Regent is paired with A. Ashhad Asbar under L. V. R. Deshmukh. Matisee comes with Kirtish Bhagat for P. Shroff, and Mindful partners with Yash Narredu under Deepesh Narredu. Red Bishop, with P. Trevor, runs for P. Shroff, while Superstar, also from Shroff’s yard, is handled by Vivek G. Term Deposit is joined by P. Ajeeth Kumar for L. V. R. Deshmukh, while Tolkien pairs Akshay Kumar with Darius R. Byramji. Mountain Jewel is guided by Antony Raj S for Prasanna Kumar P, while Northern Waves completes the Derby field with Mukesh Kumar for G. Shashikanth.
Royal Calcutta Turf Club Cup (Div II) – 5:15 pm – 1200 Metres – Class II – Prize Money ₹8,40,000
The closing race brings a packed field. Shadow of the Moon runs with Afroz Khan for L. D. Silva, while Ragnarok partners Mukesh Kumar under D. Netto. She Can is joined by Neeraj Rawal for Neelesh Rawal, and Kingston is guided by Abhay Singh for K. Satheesh. Runlikethewind goes with Md. Ekram Alam for L. D. Silva, and Timeless Vision comes with A. Sandesh under Adhiraj Singh Jodha. Brooklyn Beauty joins Gaurav Singh with N. Ravinder Singh, while Cherie Chevalier is partnered by P. Sai Kumar for K. S. V. Prasad Raju. Dyanoosh has Sonu Kumar for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, and NRI Sport is paired with H. M. Akshay under M. Srinivas Reddy. Pacific Heights brings N. S. Parmar for L. D. Silva, and Torchbearer closes Derby Day with Ajay Kumar representing L. V. R. Deshmukh.
A Derby Day for the Ages
From the Class V curtain-raiser to the Grade 1 Hyderabad Deccan Derby, the afternoon offers a rare blend of depth and glamour. The Derby itself—with its twelve runners, illustrious trainers, and ₹1.55 crore purse—promises to define the season. The Hyderabad Deccan Derby Preview makes it clear: October 5 will be a day to remember on the southern turf.
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