Hyderabad race cards 19 Oct are set to thrill punters at Malakpet Race Club with a full seven-race lineup. The card features exciting contests like the Venus de Milo Plate, Bold Venture Plate, and Kinnerasani Cup, showcasing top jockeys such as P. Sai Kumar and trainers including L.V.R. Deshmukh and KSV Prasad Raju. From early sprints to mid-distance tests of stamina, this day promises a mix of speed, strategy, and racing drama on Malakpet’s right-hand sandy track.
Early Sprint and Mid-Distance Drama
The curtain opens at 12:40 pm with the Venus de Milo Plate (Rated up to 25, 1400 m, ₹5,00,000). Here, could the lightly-weighted favourite Golden Unicorn (jockey P. Sai Kumar, trainer S. Sreekanth) live up to expectations? Other contenders include City Cruise (Md. Ekram Alam / K. Satheesh), Bold Indian (Mukesh Kumar / SSF Hassan), Muaser (P. Ajeeth Kumar / Ananta Vatsalya), Una Paloma Blanca (Surya Prakash / Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan), Battle On (Ajay Kumar / KSV Prasad Raju) and Iconic Star (Md. Ismail / Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan). A strong opening contest, the 1400 m trip demands mid-race balance and a strong finishing kick on Malakpet’s sweeping bend.
Next up at 1:20 pm is the Bold Venture Plate (Div II) (80+, 1200 m, ₹12,25,000) — a sharper sprint and a heavier purse. Contenders include One N Only (Mukesh Kumar / D. Netto), Vivaldo (A. Ashhad Asbar / A. Imran Khan), Diablo (P. Sai Kumar / KSV Prasad Raju), Espionage (Kuldeep Singh / D. Netto), Shadow of the Moon (Afroz Khan / L.D. Silva) and Kingston (Abhay Singh / K. Satheesh). With ratings of 80 +, expect a fast early tempo and a fierce battle for position into the final straight.
Middle-Card Tests of Stamina
At 2:00 pm, the Rani Rudrama Devi Cup (40-65, 1600 m, ₹7,40,000) brings stamina into focus. The runners are Gloria (P. Sai Kumar / L.V.R. Deshmukh), NRI Ultrapower (Akshay Kumar / R.H. Sequeira), Bholi Punjaban (Mukesh Kumar / Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan), Fly to the Stars (Surya Prakash / S.A. Raza Shehzad), Just Incredible (Kuldeep Singh / S. Sreekanth), Krystallos (P. Ajeeth Kumar / L.V.R. Deshmukh) and Life’s Journey (G. Naresh / Laxman Singh).
The extra 200 metres ensure that rhythm, placed running, and a well-timed move count. On the Malakpet track that bends sharply right, a late-running style may find its moment if the early pace collapses.
Following at 2:40 pm is the Hard Held Plate (20-45, 1600 m, ₹6,50,000). The field: Bestie (Akshay Kumar / K. Satheesh), Crimson Rose (B. Nikhil / G. Sandeep), Authoritarian (Gaurav Singh / Laxman Singh), Lake Michigan (P. Sai Kumar / R.H. Sequeira), Take a Breath (Sonu Kumar / G. Shashikanth), Nkalanzinzi (Surya Prakash / G. Sandeep) and Caraxes (Rafique S.K. / S.A. Raza Shehzad). With an open rating spread, this race can favour a horse that maintains rhythm through the turn and produces a sustained finish.
Closing Sprints and the Day’s Finale
At 3:20 pm, the Kinnerasani Cup (40-65, 1400 m, ₹7,40,000) sees a lively mid-distance duel. The line-up: Glorious Power (Afroz Khan / L.D. Silva), Miss Smiley Angel (Mukesh Kumar / G. Shashikanth), Sangreal (Ajay Kumar / KSV Prasad Raju), Colt Pistol (Sonu Kumar / G. Shashikanth), Miss Marvellous (Md. Ismail / L.D. Silva), Linda (P. Sai Kumar / L.V.R. Deshmukh), Shah of Iran (Surya Prakash / S.A. Raza Shehzad) and Gold Giver (Md. Ekram Alam / L.D. Silva).
At this trip, tactical positioning and a sharp burst inside the final 300 m often decide the outcome.
At 4:00 pm, the Bold Venture Plate (Div I) (80+, 1200 m, ₹12,25,000) brings the day’s fastest to the fore. Key contenders include Ashoka (Mukesh Kumar / D. Netto), Lashka (Akshay Kumar / L.V.R. Deshmukh), Mikimoto (B. Nikhil / D. Netto), Proud Mary (G. Naresh / Laxman Singh), Hurricane Bay (Afroz Khan / L.D. Silva), Encore (Nakhat Singh / K. Satheesh), Calista Girl (Kuldeep Singh / N. Ravinder Singh) and Star Forever (Ajay Kumar / KSV Prasad Raju).
The high-rating bracket signals top quality and pure speed — and on this right-hand Malakpet track, a strong break from the gates can make all the difference.
Finally, at 4:40 pm, the Peddapalli Plate (20-45, 1200 m, ₹6,50,000) wraps up proceedings. Runners: Swiss Girl (Mukesh Kumar / A. Imran Khan), Cherish the Lady (P. Sai Kumar / KSV Prasad Raju), Glimmer of Hope (Gaurav Singh / N. Ravinder Singh), Clarity (Kuldeep Singh / Laxman Singh), Cape May (Md. Ekram Alam / L.D. Silva), Sadiya (H.M. Akshay / Ananta Vatsalya), Blazing Saddle (Ajay Kumar / KSV Prasad Raju) and Most Beautiful (Surya Prakash / S.S.F. Hassan). Though it’s a lower-rating affair, these closing sprints often spring surprises.
At the Hyderabad Race Club, track conditions often decide strategy. The sandy right-hand circuit with a 550 m finishing straight rewards horses that stay balanced through the bend and unleash power late. Watch for jockeys adept at timing their burst after the turn, especially in 1200 m and 1400 m sprints where the pace can collapse. Trainers like K. Satheesh, L.V.R. Deshmukh, and KSV Prasad Raju, who appear repeatedly on this card, bring local expertise that often pays dividends.
From a punter’s viewpoint, the wide range of ratings (20-45 up to 80 +) ensures competitive value in every race. The 80+ divisions deliver class and speed, while the 1600 m races invite calculated patience and late-run drama.
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