Hyderabad Race Club will host a nine-race meeting on Monday, 12 October 2026, featuring a varied programme of sprint contests, middle-distance races and longer events for horses across different age groups and rating categories. The meeting will begin at 12:40 PM and conclude at 5:05 PM. The card includes Class II, Class III and Class IV handicaps over distances ranging from 1,100 metres to 2,000 metres. With several competitive fields and two divisions each of the Nirmal Plate and the Nawab Mehdi Jung Bahadur Memorial Trophy, the afternoon will offer a comprehensive programme of racing.
The opening contest, The Nirmal Plate (Division II), is scheduled for 12:40 PM over 1,200 metres. This Class IV handicap is open to horses aged three and older rated between 20 and 45. The race carries total prize money of ₹6,50,000, with ₹2,92,500 allocated to the winner. Eleven runners are declared for the contest.
Shooting Star, rated 45, will be ridden by Deepak Singh and trained by R. H. Sequeira. American Affair will have A. Ashhad Asbar in the saddle, with A. Vatsalya responsible for training. Surya Prakash will ride Windsor for trainer Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, while Goddess of Light will be partnered by Gaurav Singh and trained by K. Satheesh. The remaining runners are Magical Touch, ridden by Afroz Khan and trained by D. Netto; Star Councillor, with Dhanu S. Deora and trainer Laxman Singh; Taaliyah, partnered by P. Uday Kiran and trained by Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan; Celestial Power, ridden by Kuldeep Singh (Jr) for S. A. Raza Shehzad; Sugriva, with B. Nikhil and trainer Jasbir Singh; Svalpaviryasaktih, partnered by Santosh Raj N. R. and trained by Neelesh Rawal; and Silver Lining, ridden by Arjun and trained by Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan. The 1,200-metre distance will test early speed and consistency.
At 1:10 PM, the Nawab Mehdi Jung Bahadur Memorial Trophy (Division II) will bring eight runners together over 1,100 metres. This Class III handicap is reserved for horses aged five and older rated between 40 and 65. The total prize money is ₹7,40,000, including ₹3,33,000 for the winner.
Detective, rated 65, will be ridden by Rajpratap Singh and trained by N. Ravinder Singh. Shadow Fax will have Surendra Singh in the saddle for trainer D. Netto, while Arthisha will be partnered by Dhanu S. Deora and trained by Magan Singh Parmar. Arjun Singh will ride Clara for S. Sreekanth. The other runners are Flying Fury, with G. Naresh and trainer Robin Reddy Kondakalla; Vital Sign, ridden by Vikram Singh for R. H. Sequeira; Crimson Flame, partnered by Surya Prakash and trained by Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan; and Shah of Iran, ridden by Uday Kiran P. for S. A. Raza Shehzad. The short sprint will demand quick acceleration and efficient positioning.
The third race, The Saddle Up Plate, will take place at 1:40 PM over 2,000 metres. This Class IV handicap is open to horses aged three and older rated between 20 and 45. The contest offers ₹6,50,000 in total prize money, with ₹2,92,500 for the winner. Six horses are declared.
Hoping High will be ridden by Mohit Singh and trained by Jasbir Singh. The same trainer will prepare Hoping Star, who will be partnered by Sohan Kumar. Aakarshaka will have M. D. Ismail in the saddle for trainer Neelesh Rawal, while Concordia will be ridden by B. R. Kumar and trained by R. H. Sequeira. Santosh Raj N. R. will ride Vidyutprabhava for Neelesh Rawal, and Arjun will partner Vespucci, who is also trained by Jasbir Singh. As the longest race on the programme, the 2,000-metre contest will place considerable emphasis on stamina and pace management.
At 2:10 PM, the Nawab Mehdi Jung Bahadur Memorial Trophy (Division I) will be contested over 1,100 metres. The Class III handicap is open to horses aged five and older with ratings between 40 and 65. The race carries ₹7,40,000 in total prize money, including ₹3,33,000 for the winner, and features nine runners.
Dali’s Destiny will be ridden by Gaurav Singh and trained by Laxman Singh. Romantic Grey will have Surendra Singh in the saddle for trainer Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, while Leather Back will be partnered by Rafique Sk. and trained by Mukesh Kumar B. Surya Prakash will ride Kalki for S. A. Raza Shehzad, and Dhanu S. Deora will partner Shoolin for Magan Singh Parmar. The remaining runners are Bold Beauty, ridden by Bhawani Singh and trained by Neelesh Rawal; Petra Act, with B. Nikhil and trainer Magan Singh Parmar; Sunny Day, partnered by V. S. Shekhawat and trained by A. Vatsalya; and Juramento, ridden by Uday Kiran P. for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan. The sprint distance will place the focus on a sharp start and sustained speed.
The fifth contest, The Nizamabad Plate, is scheduled for 2:45 PM over 1,100 metres. This Class IV handicap is open to horses aged three and older rated between 20 and 45. The race offers ₹6,50,000 in total prize money, with ₹2,92,500 allocated to the winner. Twelve runners are declared.
Trust Me will be ridden by G. Naresh and trained by A. Vatsalya. Marissa will have Sonu Kumar in the saddle for S. A. Raza Shehzad, while N R I Crypto Power will be partnered by P. Trevor and trained by R. H. Sequeira. Mukesh Kumar will ride Divine Ascend for Magan Singh Parmar. The other participants are Farsiris, with Kuldeep Singh (Jr) and trainer Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan; Costa Mesa, ridden by P. Sai Kumar for K. S. V. Prasad Raju; Barbarossa, partnered by Ajay Kumar and trained by K. S. V. Prasad Raju; and Miri, ridden by Arjun for Jasbir Singh.
Miss Lovely Angel will be ridden by Gaurav Singh and trained by Mukesh Kumar B. Kuldeep Singh (Sr) will partner Lego for Sandeep G, while B. Nikhil will ride Nkalanzinzi, also trained by Sandeep G. Santorini Sky will complete the field under Dhanu S. Deora for trainer Magan Singh Parmar. With 12 runners over a short distance, positioning and maintaining momentum will be important throughout the race.
At 3:20 PM, The Mirza Zunnur Ahmed Memorial Cup will feature a Class III handicap over 1,400 metres. Open to horses aged four and older with ratings between 40 and 65, the race carries ₹7,40,000 in total prize money, including ₹3,33,000 for the winner. Ten horses are declared.
Pole Star, rated 65, will be ridden by P. Trevor and trained by A. Imran Khan. Greif will have Swarup Singh in the saddle for trainer K. S. V. Prasad Raju, while Miss Smiley Angel will be partnered by Sonu Kumar and trained by Mukesh Kumar B. Prince of Wales will run under Mukesh Kumar for trainer D. Netto. V. S. Shekhawat will ride Mystical Dawn for L. V. R. Deshmukh, while Deepak Singh will partner N R I Ultrapower for R. H. Sequeira.
The remaining runners are Divine Secret, ridden by Vikram Singh and trained by R. H. Sequeira; Lifes Journey, partnered by Gaurav Singh for Laxman Singh; Federer, ridden by Arjun for A. Vatsalya; and Surrealist, with Ajay Kumar and trainer K. S. V. Prasad Raju. The 1,400-metre distance will test both speed and stamina, with a well-timed finishing effort likely to be important.
The seventh race, The WWW.Hydraces.com Trophy, is scheduled for 3:55 PM over 1,200 metres. This Class III handicap is open to horses aged three and older rated between 40 and 65. The contest offers ₹7,40,000 in total prize money, including ₹3,33,000 for the winner, and features eight runners.
Dontblockmyway will be ridden by Sonu Kumar and trained by Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan. Catchme If You Can will have B. Nikhil in the saddle for trainer Magan Singh Parmar, while Rival will be partnered by Kuldeep Singh (Sr) and trained by K. S. V. Prasad Raju. P. Trevor will ride Yali for Bharath Singh, and P. Sai Kumar will partner La Quinta for K. S. V. Prasad Raju. The remaining runners are Mix the Magic, ridden by Mukesh Kumar and trained by Magan Singh Parmar; French Lieutenant, partnered by Kuldeep Singh (Jr) for L. V. R. Deshmukh; and Her Ladyship, ridden by Afroz Khan for D. Netto. The sprint will require acceleration and consistency from the field.
At 4:30 PM, The Taj Mahal Plate will bring the meeting’s Class II runners together over 1,600 metres. The handicap is open to horses aged five and older rated between 60 and 85. With total prize money of ₹8,40,000 and ₹3,78,000 allocated to the winner, it is the highest-value race on the card. Twelve runners are declared.
Vivaldo, rated 83, will be ridden by Bhawani Singh and trained by A. Imran Khan. Celestial will have M. S. Deora in the saddle for Laxman Singh, while Silver Act will be partnered by Mukesh Kumar and trained by Magan Singh Parmar. B. R. Kumar will ride Victoria Doresaani for M. Srinivas Reddy, and P. Trevor will partner Secret Saint for Bharath Singh. Md. Ismail will ride Glorious Power for Neelesh Rawal, while Shadow of the Moon will be partnered by Rafique Sk. for Mukesh Kumar B.
The remaining field includes Tiger Ruby, ridden by Surya Prakash and trained by Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan; Dapper Look, partnered by Gaurav Singh for K. Satheesh; Lucky Zone, ridden by Kuldeep Singh (Jr) for L. V. R. Deshmukh; Noble Heart, with Afroz Khan and trainer D. Netto; and Krystallos, ridden by P. Sai Kumar for L. V. R. Deshmukh. The mile distance will call for stamina, tactical awareness and a sustained effort in the closing stages.
The meeting will conclude at 5:05 PM with The Nirmal Plate (Division I), a Class IV handicap over 1,200 metres. Open to horses aged three and older rated between 20 and 45, the final contest carries ₹6,50,000 in total prize money, including ₹2,92,500 for the winner. Eleven runners are declared.
Double Bubble will be ridden by Mukesh Kumar and trained by D. Netto. Suryavanshi will have Surya Prakash in the saddle for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, while Nyanza will be partnered by Uday Kiran P. and trained by S. A. Raza Shehzad. B. R. Kumar will ride Anemara for R. H. Sequeira, and Gaurav Singh will partner Ashwa Vivegam for N. Ravinder Singh. The other runners are Dhanadeepa, ridden by B. Nikhil and trained by Magan Singh Parmar; Queen Dali, partnered by A. Ashhad Asbar for S. Sreekanth; and Aloy, ridden by Arjun for Jasbir Singh.
Kuldeep Singh (Jr) will ride Anemoi for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, while M. S. Deora will partner My Day for Laxman Singh. Veera’s Lakshmi completes the declared field under Ajay Kumar for trainer Neelesh Rawal. The concluding sprint will bring the day’s racing to a close, with early speed and consistent movement over 1,200 metres expected to be important.
Hyderabad’s nine-race meeting on 12 October combines sprint contests over 1,100 and 1,200 metres with longer tests over 1,400, 1,600 and 2,000 metres. The Taj Mahal Plate carries the highest total prize money, while the two divisions of the Nirmal Plate and Nawab Mehdi Jung Bahadur Memorial Trophy provide additional contests for their respective classes. With the first race scheduled for 12:40 PM and the final event at 5:05 PM, the programme brings together a wide range of horses, jockeys and trainers for an afternoon of Indian racing.
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