Aquatone Leads the Juvenile Charge
The card opens with The Sultan Pheroze Plate (Division I), a 1200-meter dash exclusively for 3-year-old maidens. Colts and geldings stand out in the line-up, including the lightly raced Aquatone under Abhay Singh for trainer Bharath Singh. Golden Aura, handled by H.M. Akshay, brings attention from the yard of M. Srinivas Reddy, while Real Thalaiva, Suryavanshi, and Blue Candy complete the promising field eyeing the ₹5,51,250 winner’s purse.
Sprinters and Speedsters
At 1:05 PM, the track welcomes seasoned contenders in the Palampet Plate (Division I), spanning 1100 meters. Among the early entries, Dubai Touch partners with Neeraj Rawal from Neelesh Rawal’s yard, facing off against the likes of Anemoi, Dashing Charm, and Her Ladyship.
The same Sultan Pheroze Plate (Division II) follows at 1:35 PM, offering another opportunity for unraced 3-year-olds to make their mark. Onslaught will attempt to stamp his class under H.M. Akshay, while Sound Wave, Bestie, and Desert Flower look to capitalize if the favorite falters.
Middle-Distance Masters and Veteran Hopefuls
Older horses get their turn as the card transitions to 1400 meters in The Three Wishes Plate (Division I) at 2:05 PM. Always Special, guided by Surya Prakash for L.V.R. Deshmukh, tops a field that includes the consistent Exponent and potential surprise Golden Inzio.
Spotlight on the P.G. Reddy Memorial Cup
The day’s marquee contest, The P.G. Reddy Memorial Cup, unfolds at 2:40 PM over 1600 meters. Carrying a trophy worth ₹20,000 in addition to a ₹3,33,000 winner’s purse, this race draws crowd-favorite China Town with P. Ajeeth Kumar in the saddle. Dapper Look and Gloria bring form, while Winning Attitude and Crimson Rose add depth to the field.
Speed Repeats in Palampet Plate (Division II)
At 3:15 PM, sprinters return in the Palampet Plate (Division II). Silver Lining, representing Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, clashes with Shah Of Iran, Pacific Heights, and Bold Beauty, all seasoned over the short trip.
Class and Consistency in the Basara Cup
The 1400-meter Basara Cup at 3:50 PM sees multiple in-form entries led by Walking Thunder, reunited with A. Ashhad Asbar. Assured Success and Beverley look to spoil the party, with Alpine Girl and Calabasas rounding off a wide-open field.
Royal Revive and a Closing Contest
Heading into the twilight, the penultimate race, the Royal Revive Plate at 4:25 PM, features strong entries in D Minchu, Encore, and Imperia, with each aiming for the ₹3,78,000 winner’s prize. Brooklyn Beauty and Lucky Zone may find conditions to their liking in the final furlong.
The evening concludes with The Three Wishes Plate (Division II) at 5:00 PM. Desert Sultan, partnered with B.R. Kumar, headlines the lineup against Flashing Memories, Muaser, and Most Beautiful.
Complete Card Available Online
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