The opening race of the day at Hyderabad Race Club, Race 1 – The Delhi Race Club Cup, a Class V handicap for horses aged three years and upward rated up to 25, set the tone for an exciting Sunday on October 5, 2025. Over 1400 meters at 12:25 PM, N R I Star (J: P. Trevor, T: M Srinivas Reddy) delivered a polished performance, stopping the clock at 1:30.450 to give owner Mr Meka Nitish Reddy a memorable early triumph.
From the gates, N R I Star positioned strategically just off the pace before launching a decisive turn of foot in the final 300 meters. Showing composure and well-timed acceleration, the winner drew clear in the home stretch to claim a commanding victory, impressing the crowd with a combination of stamina and speed.
Aos Si (J: Imran Chisty, T: R H Sequeira) stayed close for much of the final furlong but could only finish second in 1:31.342, while Deccan Ranger (J: Akshay Kumar, T: S S F Hassan) ran on late to secure third in 1:31.728. The top three were separated by tight margins, showcasing a competitive opening contest for the day.
With the first race concluded, attention now shifts to the feature contests later in the day, where stamina, strategy, and speed will continue to define the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025.
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