Trainer Robin Reddy Kondakalla pressed his palms together and looked skyward. Around him, the buzz of the stands grew louder as anticipation mounted for the ninth day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025. With rain-kissed turf, hopeful debutants, and seasoned handicappers set to clash, Sunday’s card at the Hyderabad Race Club promises an afternoon brimming with drama, speed, and unpredictable finishes.
The nine-race programme runs from 12:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m., featuring everything from maiden dreams to competitive handicaps.
Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025: Maiden Hopes and Rising Talents
The action begins at 12:05 p.m. with The Bhupalpally Plate (Division I) over 1400 metres, reserved for horses rated 20 to 45. Among the fresh-faced challengers, Perception (Jockey G Naresh, Trainer Robin Reddy Kondakalla), Catch the Worm (B.R. Kumar, Trainer R.H. Sequeira), and My Challenge (Gaurav Singh, Trainer Laxman Singh) are expected to light up the track as they chase their first career triumphs.
Half an hour later, at 12:35 p.m., the Silver Phantom Plate over 1600 metres promises another exciting showdown. Keep an eye on Mauritius (Abhay Singh, Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh), Real Thalaivaa (Mohit Singh, Trainer Jasbir Singh), and Pride Aside (Gaurav Singh, Trainer N. Ravinder Singh), all looking to kickstart their day with an early win.
Midday Fireworks and Handicap Battles at Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025
By 1:05 p.m., the tempo rises with The Bhupalpally Plate (Division II), another 1400-metre contest for horses aged three years and above, rated 20 to 45. Divine Secret (B.R. Kumar, Trainer R.H. Sequeira) and Secret Option (Md. Ismail, Trainer A. Imran Khan) headline a competitive field aiming to stamp their authority in the handicap ranks.
The spotlight then shifts to the Hill Fort Plate (Division I) at 1:45 p.m., a 1200-metre sprint for four-year-olds rated up to 25. Expect a high-paced dash with Dali’s Champion (Kuldeep Singh, Trainer Sandeep G) and Jim (Udan Kiran P, Trainer Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) set to ignite the track.
At 2:25 p.m., the prestigious B. Marideshwara Rao Memorial Cup over 1200 metres features a seasoned lineup. Glorious Power (Akshay Kumar, Trainer L.D. Silva) and Clefairy (A.A. Vikrant, Trainer A. Imran Khan) are tipped to battle fiercely for honours.
Prime Contests in the Afternoon
The energy peaks at 3:05 p.m. with the Northern Dancer Plate over 1400 metres, where Noble Heart (Kuldeep Singh, Trainer D. Netto) looks confident but faces challenges from True Icon (H.M. Akshay, Trainer A. Vatsalya) and Armstrong (Deepak Singh, Trainer A. Imran Khan).
The stakes remain high with the Governor’s Cup at 3:45 p.m., another 1200-metre speed test featuring Akido (Jodha R.S., Trainer K. Satheesh) and Ode to Nature (Mohit Singh, Trainer Jasbir Singh).
The spotlight returns at 4:25 p.m. for the Salar Jung Cup over 1100 metres, where Dubai Touch (A. Ashhad Asbar, Trainer Neelesh Rawal) and Knotty Senorita (P. Sai Kumar, Trainer A. Imran Khan) are expected to bring veteran prowess to the contest.
The day’s finale, the Hill Fort Plate (Division II) at 5:05 p.m. over 1200 metres, closes the curtain with Flashing Memories (Jodha R.S., Trainer K. Satheesh) and Safala (Mukesh Kumar, Trainer Magan Singh Parmar) aiming for a strong finish.
A Monsoon Meeting Set for Unmissable Drama
With maiden hopes, competitive handicaps, and prestigious trophies on the line, the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 at Hyderabad Race Club promise a Sunday brimming with anticipation. From breakout performances to nail-biting finishes, racegoers can expect an action-packed afternoon that captures the essence of monsoon racing at its finest.
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