On Sunday, 19 October 2025, the turf of the Hyderabad Race Club (HRC) at Malakpet hosts a full seven-race card that brings together a broad spectrum of handicaps and distances. With the racing season still in its monsoon phase, the sandy-based right-hand track at Malakpet will once again test both pace and stamina — setting the stage for an engaging afternoon of competition.
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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