Representing a significant fixture within the Indian racing calendar, the Hyderabad Race Club (HRC) will stage a prest igiously structured eight-race programme on 4 April, with proceedings scheduled from 2:55 PM through to 6:15 PM. The card will feature a balanced composition of handicap contests and a key maiden event, with distances ranging from 1200 to 1800 metres and prize money reflecting varying class levels across the afternoon.
Setting the tone for the meeting, The Cyndy Plate will open proceedings at 2:55 PM as a Class I handicap for maiden horses aged four years and upward, rated between 20 and 45, over 1800 metres. The race will carry a total purse of Rs.6,50,000. Mysore Pharaoh, to be ridden by Kuldeep Singh (Sr), will headline the field alongside Yuvraj under Mukesh Kumar and Desert Flower partnered by Gaurav Singh. Beech Wood, Golden Aura, Photograph, and Screenshot will also take their places in what will be a stamina-oriented contest.
Maintaining the early pace of the programme, The Galactica Plate will be contested at 3:20 PM over 1200 metres. This Class IV handicap for horses aged four years and upward, rated 20 to 45, will offer Rs.6,50,000 in prize money. Arthisha, with Mukesh Kumar in the saddle, will face Cypress ridden by P. Trevor and Analysis under G. Naresh. Dhanadeepa, Noorian, Quality Warrior, and Nkalanzinzi will complete a competitive sprint field.
Continuing with the sprint sequence, The Grace Hanover Plate will follow at 3:45 PM over 1200 metres for Class III horses rated between 40 and 65, carrying a purse of Rs.7,40,000. N R I Triple Power, partnered by Mukesh Kumar, will meet Miss Smiley Angel under A. Ashhad Asbar and Sharanga ridden by P. Trevor. Calabasas, Rolls Royce, Petra Act, and Shooting Star will further strengthen the line-up.
Adding depth to the mid-card, The Solitaire Plate will be run at 4:15 PM over 1400 metres. This Class III handicap for horses aged five years and upward, rated 40 to 65, will offer total prize money of Rs.7,40,000. Bholi Punjaban, to be ridden by Mohit Singh, will feature alongside Gloria with P. Ajeeth Kumar and Rival under Ajay Kumar. Federer, N R I Range, and Blue Pantheress will complete a well-balanced field over the intermediate trip.
Drawing attention as a key developmental contest, The Windscale Plate will be staged at 4:45 PM over 1600 metres for three-year-old maiden horses, with a total purse of Rs.12,25,000. Ashwa Vivegam, to be ridden by Gaurav Singh, will compete against Excalibur under P. Ajeeth Kumar and Garfunkle partnered by P. Trevor. Toshiro, You Tuber, Ashwa Jaffna, Northern Sky, and Ruby Tuesday will also line up in a competitive field.
Highlighting the higher-class performers on the card, The Brave Dancer Plate will take place at 5:15 PM as a Class I handicap for horses rated 80 and above over 1200 metres, offering Rs.12,25,000 in prize money. Hugh Capet, ridden by Kuldeep Singh (Sr), will line up alongside Black Onyx under Dhanu Singh Deora and One N Only partnered by Mukesh Kumar. Lashka, Miss Maya, Vivaldo, and Diablo will add further quality to the sprint contest.
Keeping the competitive sequence intact, the The Grace Hanover Plate (DIV II) will be conducted at 5:45 PM over 1200 metres. This Class III handicap for horses rated 40 to 65 will again carry Rs.7,40,000 in prize money. Emerald Touch, to be ridden by A. Ashhad Asbar, will meet Dontblockmyway under P. Sai Kumar and Ayushman partnered by Mukesh Kumar. Crimson Flame, Zuza, Greif, and Home Run will complete the field.
Bringing the meeting to a close, The Next Move Plate will be run at 6:15 PM over 1200 metres. This Class V handicap for horses aged four years and upward, rated up to 25, will offer total prize money of Rs.5,90,000. American Affair, ridden by P. Ajeeth Kumar, will feature alongside Live Legend under Ajay Kumar and Politics partnered by G. Naresh. Don Cherie, Char Ek Char, Deccan Ranger, and Muaser will round out the final race of the day.
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