A seven-race card at Hyderabad Race Club delivered speed, stamina, and thrilling finishes
The Hyderabad Race Club came alive on Sunday, August 31, 2025, with a lively seven-race card that drew cheers, gasps, and applause in equal measure. Every contest seemed to carry its own story — from Akshay Kumar’s precision rides to the dramatic late bursts that had the crowd on its feet. Trainers, jockeys, and owners each found reason to smile as the afternoon unfolded in gripping fashion.
The opening race, The Mahabubabad Plate over 1100 metres at 12:40 p.m., set the tone for the day. Quick Bay Fox, ridden with poise by Akshay Kumar and trained by M. Srinivas Reddy, displayed a sharp turn of foot to strike the wire in 1:08.849 for owner Mr. H. S. Srikanth. Divine Faith, piloted by B. R. Kumar for R. H. Sequeira, clocked 1:09.102 in second, while Faizah under Antony Raj S. and trained by Bharath Singh had to settle for third after dictating the early pace. The rousing finish stirred an electric response in the stands.
In the second race, The Belager Plate over 1600 metres at 1:20 p.m., Shubhrak rose to the challenge in the straight. Guided smartly by Deepak Singh and prepared by Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, the gelding surged late to land the spoils in 1:44.020 for owner Mr. Md Sultan. Politics, with G. Naresh up for trainer Robin Reddy Kondakalla, fought bravely to finish second in 1:44.154, while Amboseli, under H. M. Akshay for Bharath Singh, kept on for third. The closing strides were as thrilling as they come, drawing warm applause for the finishers.
The Nearco Plate over 1400 metres produced another stirring finish. Misty Night, brilliantly handled by Jodha R. S. for trainer K. Satheesh, secured victory in 1:27.900, racing in the colours of Dr. M. A. M. Ramaswamy Chettiar of Chettinad Trust represented by Dr. A. C. Muthiah. Federer, partnered by H. M. Akshay from Ananta Vatsalya’s yard, stayed on for second in 1:28.971, while Normui, with Mukesh Kumar aboard for Magan Singh Parmar, finished third. The race delivered both front-running grit and a nail-biting late surge.
The Pakhal Lake Cup (Division II), run at 2:40 p.m. over 1200 metres, brought spectators to their feet. Calabasas, exploding clear in the final furlong under Akshay Kumar for trainer L. D. Silva, registered victory in 1:15.276 for owners M/s Ramakrishna Reddy, Bharat Venkat Epur, and Mrs. Rajini Meka. Mexican Wave, gamely ridden by Jodha R. S. for K. Satheesh, finished second in 1:16.266, while Stars Envied, under G. Naresh for Robin Reddy Kondakalla, claimed third. The roar from the grandstand reflected the sheer intensity of the sprint.
The Hidden Bloom Plate over 1400 metres showcased stamina and resolve. Sugar, ridden patiently by Afroz Khan and trained by R. H. Sequeira, got up in the final strides to win in 1:27.151 for her owner, Mr. Y. Damodar. Decoy, with Mukesh Kumar aboard for D. Netto, was narrowly denied in 1:27.196, while Encore, under Jodha R. S. for K. Satheesh, filled the frame in third. It was a test of nerve that rewarded both horse and rider.
The feature of the day, The Coromandel Gromor Deccan Fillies’ Championship Stakes (Grade III) over 1600 metres, more than lived up to expectations. Gachchhatu, produced late by Neeraj Rawal and prepared by Neelesh Rawal, surged to victory in 1:40.241, carrying the silks of her proud connections’ M/s Vara Prasad Reddy, N. Shyam Sunder, and D. N. Kempegowda. Northern Waves, with Mukesh Kumar in the saddle for G. Shashikanth, came tantalisingly close in 1:40.622, while Mountain Jewel, ridden by Kuldeep Singh and trained by Prasanna Kumar P., finished third. The atmosphere was charged as the fillies showcased class and courage.
The finale, The Pakhal Lake Cup (Division I) over 1200 metres, ensured the day ended on a high. Star of Opera, confidently ridden by Mukesh Kumar for trainer D. Netto, sealed the closing act in 1:14.773 for owner Mr. Rajendran rep. Rapar`s Galloping Stars LLP, Mr. Suchit Jayraj Shah & Dr. Prabhakar Chowdary Tripuraneni. American Flame, under H. M. Akshay for trainer M. Srinivas Reddy, finished second in 1:16.817, while Top in Class, ridden by Shivansh and trained by S. S. F. Hassan, captured third. The race capped an afternoon where speed, stamina, and spectacle came together in harmony.
The Hyderabad Race Results on August 31 reflected the club’s ability to stage competitive racing across distances, blending tactical rides, strong finishes, and memorable moments. With each race offering a different thrill, the day reinforced Hyderabad’s reputation as one of India’s premier racing centres.
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