Hyderabad race cards 8 September promise an action-packed afternoon as excitement builds ahead of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races on September 8, where the 14th day of the season will feature nine competitive contests at the Hyderabad Race Club (HRC). Racing begins at 12:25 p.m. and continues until 4:50 p.m., offering a balanced card featuring promising youngsters, seasoned handicappers, and high-class feature events.
The Medak Plate – 12:25 p.m. (1200m, for three-year-olds)
The meeting opens with The Medak Plate, a 1200-metre sprint for three-year-olds. Arizona Sun (P. Ajeeth Kumar / R.H. Sequeira) heads a diverse field that includes Beast Master, Fox Worth, Golden Aura, and City Of Moksha. Newcomers Kitsune, Nyanza, Rate of Interest, and Roxxane make their racecourse debut.
The Chaitanya Chakram Plate – 12:55 p.m. (1400m, Category II)
A competitive set lines up here, led by La Quinta, Lake Michigan, Photograph, Sharanga, and American Affair. They face stiff resistance from Bestie, Live Legend, Special Star, and Tootsie Darling.
The Hussain Sagar Cup (Div I) – 1:25 p.m. (1400m)
This division features youngsters with impressive staying potential. Great Giver and Nkalanzinzi are among the main contenders, closely tracked by Star Medal, Bold Beauty, and Blue Pantheress. Others in the fray include See My Attitude, Smart Boy, Path of Peace, and Sadiya.
The Hussain Sagar Cup (Div II) – 1:55 p.m. (1400m, rated 20–45)
Handicappers take the spotlight in a wide-open affair. Sweet Dancer, Role Model, Hoping Star, Shah Of Iran, and Take A Breath lead the betting interest. Shubhrak, Divine Destiny, Golden Inzio, Silver Arrow, Char Ek Char, and Politics complete the competitive lineup.
The Monsoon Cup – 2:30 p.m. (1400m)
A quality field of imports and seasoned runners clash here. Pontefract, Bholi Punjaban, Walking Thunder, Miss Smiley Angel, Petaluma, and Krystallos come together for what promises to be a thrilling feature event.
The A. Krishnaswamy Memorial Cup – 3:05 p.m. (1200m)
This sharp sprint brings together Runlikethewind, Star Forever, Glorious Power, Pacific Heights, and Arion One. Hurricane Wave, Winning Attitude, Ayushman, Catchme If You Can, and Only The Brave remain lively outsiders.
Y. Shanker Rao Memorial Deccan Colts Championship Stakes (Grade III) – 3:40 p.m. (1600m)
This Grade III classic showcases rising stars with stamina to spare. Corte Madera and Knight Regent look strong on current form, while Matisse, Mindful, and Prokofiev add depth. The field further includes Racing Ruler, Red Bishop, Sicyon, and Zafferano.
The Chief Minister’s Cup – 4:15 p.m. (1600m, rated 80+)
Top-rated performers assemble for this prestige race. Akido, Nonpariel, Hugh Capet, D. Minchu, Last Wish, and NRI Superpower stand out, with Shadow Of The Moon, Ode To Nature, and Livemore adding intrigue.
The Makalu Plate – 4:50 p.m. (1200m)
The closing event features Ilene, Always Special, Mirzeta, Noorian, and Bien Pensant battling it out with Country’s Maximus, Club Queen, Iconic Star, and Jim to wrap up the Hyderabad racing action.
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