The ever-bustling Hyderabad Race Club (HRC), where the racing calendar rarely leaves room for a quiet afternoon, will host a comprehensive seven-race programme on Sunday, 5 April. Proceedings will begin at 2:55 PM and conclude at 5:45 PM, with the card featuring a balanced mix of handicap races and maiden contests across sprint and middle distances. Horses from varied rating categories will take part, ensuring a competitive and structured afternoon of racing.
To get the afternoon off to a sharp and lively start, THE CIRCAR PLATE will be run at 2:55 PM as a Class IV handicap for horses aged four years and upward rated 20 to 45, over a distance of 1100 metres, with a total prize fund of Rs.6,50,000. Swiss Girl, Aditya, and Nyanza will be among the notable runners, while Red Hot Punch and Roxxane will add depth to the sprint field. Ek, Divine Faith, and Glimmer Of Hope will complete the lineup in what will be a brisk opening contest.
Keeping the tempo brisk and the field guessing, THE KINNERASANI PLATE DIV I will follow at 3:20 PM as a maiden race for three-year-olds, to be contested over 1100 metres with prize money of Rs.12,25,000. Cosmic Gift and Modin will feature among the entrants, with Svalpaviryasaktih and Vyom expected to play their part. Belgium Waffle, Cuartetera, and Fiore will also line up in a race that will test the early potential of emerging runners.
Without allowing much time to catch one’s breath, THE KINNERASANI PLATE DIV II will be staged at 3:45 PM under similar conditions, again for three-year-old maidens over 1100 metres, carrying a purse of Rs.12,25,000. Diamond King and Rajendra will headline the field, while Vinfast and Bayone will be among the key participants. Gacchanmanasvin and N R I Mega Power will also take their chances in another closely matched sprint.
As the programme begins to stretch its legs a little, THE ROCK HEAVEN PLATE will be run at 4:15 PM as a Class IV handicap for horses rated 20 to 45 over 1400 metres, offering prize money of Rs.6,50,000. One Nation and Sunny Day will be among the principal contenders, while Only My Way and Real Thalaivaa will add further competitiveness. Crimson Rose, Feel The Magic, and Aquatone will complete the field in a race where stamina and positioning will come into play.
When the competition starts to get that bit more serious, THE RECOMMENDER PLATE will be held at 4:45 PM as a Class III handicap for horses rated 40 to 65 over 1400 metres, with a prize money of Rs.7,40,000. China Town will be among the key runners, joined by Armstrong and Federer. Sangreal will also be in contention, while Mystical Dawn, Foxy Girl, and Special Star will ensure a competitive and well-balanced field.
With the spotlight naturally shifting to the higher ranks, THE KAMAREDDY PLATE will be conducted at 5:15 PM as a Class II handicap for horses rated 60 to 85 over 1400 metres, offering a purse of Rs.8,40,000. Proud Mary and Brooklyn Beauty will be among the leading contenders, while She Can and Arabeska will add depth to the race. Calistoga, Kings Best, and Shadow Fax will also compete in what will be one of the most competitive races on the card.
Finally, as the day winds down but the racing refuses to, THE ARISTOCRAT PLATE will conclude proceedings at 5:45 PM as a Class IV handicap for horses aged five years and upward rated 20 to 45, over 1200 metres, with total prize money of Rs.6,50,000. Linda, Briar Ridge, and Sopranos will headline the final race, while Cosmico, Inderdhanush, Winning Attitude, and Lego will complete the field in a fitting closing contest.
Across the programme at the lively Hyderabad Race Club, the races will collectively offer a varied examination of speed, stamina, and consistency, ensuring a well-balanced and competitive Sunday fixture.
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