There was a buzz of excitement around on Suunday evening as horses were put through their final paces ahead of the Hyderabad Races this Sunday, 14 September 2025. Stable lads gave reassuring pats, one trainer planted a quick kiss on the muzzle of his charge before sending him back to the barn, and jockeys weighed in with quiet confidence. By the time the first race goes off at 1:20 p.m., the Hyderabad Race Club will be alive with anticipation for six fiercely contested events.
Narayanpet Plate (Div II) Sets the Tone
The opening contest at 1:20 p.m., the Narayanpet Plate (Div II) over 1200 metres, is a Class IV sprint for horses rated 20 to 45. It carries a winner’s purse of ₹2,92,500 and has drawn a balanced field. Shadow of Light (Deepak Singh for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) looked sharp in his final workout, while Zuza (P. Trevor, L.V.R. Deshmukh) brings the experience of his connections. Double Bubble (Akshay Kumar, D. Netto), Assured Success (Mohit Singh, S. Sreekanth), Glimmer of Hope (Gaurav Singh, N. Ravinder Singh), and Amboseli (H.M. Akshay, Bharath Singh) complete a competitive line-up.
Director General of Police Cup Brings Class IV Depth
At 2:00 p.m., the Director General of Police Cup will unfold over 1400 metres for Class III horses rated 40 to 65. The winner will earn ₹3,33,000. Among the leading fancies is Gloria (P. Trevor, L.V.R. Deshmukh), whose fluid gallop during trackwork caught the eye. Brilliant Lad (P. Sai Kumar, Laxman Singh) and Malibu (Kuldeep Singh jr, Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) add spice, while Perception (Akshay Kumar, Robin Reddy Kondakalla) is capable of upsetting if he gets a clear run. Federer (P. Ajeeth Kumar, A. Vatsalya) and others like Linda, Only My Way, and Crimson Rose will keep the race honest.
Totaram’s Cup Over the Mile
The action moves to 2:40 p.m. with the Totaram’s Cup, a mile event worth ₹7,40,000. China Town (P. Ajeeth Kumar, A. Vatsalya) brings consistency, while Armstrong (Deepak Singh, A. Imran Khan) and True Icon (H.M. Akshay, A. Vatsalya) have been steadily improving. NRI Sport (B.R. Kumar, R.H. Sequeira) and Noble Heart (Kuldeep Singh sr, D. Netto) add quality, with Shah of Iran (Darshan R.N., S.A. Raza Shehzad) a dark horse in the pack.
Young Guns in the Artillery Cup
Restricted to three-year-olds, the Artillery Cup at 3:20 p.m. will be run over 1100 metres and carries the day’s second-richest prize at ₹12,25,000. NRI Blaze (Kuldeep Singh, D. Netto) has shown sharp gate speed, while Sound Wave (B. Nikhil, Magan Singh Parmar) and stablemate Stateman (Akshay Kumar) look poised for strong efforts. City of Moksha (Ajay Kumar, Neelesh Rawal) is improving, while Faizah (P. Trevor, Bharath Singh), Foxy Girl (H.M. Akshay, M. Srinivas Reddy), Marissa (Darshan R.N., S.A. Raza Shehzad), and Roly Poly (Rafique Sk, Mukesh Kumar B) will ensure a lively finish.
President of India Gold Cup Headlines the Card
The day’s feature, the President of India Gold Cup (Grade II), goes off at 4:00 p.m. over a testing 2400 metres. The race, with a winner’s prize of ₹18,03,561 with a handome total prize money of Rs. 33,41,745, has attracted a stellar field. Dyf (P. Trevor, Nirad H. Karanjawala) looked the part in his gallop, while Ramiel (Imran Chisty, Bharath Singh) arrives in peak condition. Truth (Mohit Singh, S. Sreekanth), Pyrite (Kuldeep Singh sr, S. Waheed), and Queen of Kings (A.A. Vikrant, Rajesh Narredu) all bring Group-race credentials. Other names such as Mescalito, Saigon, Victor Hugo, Rise and Reign, and Star of Night make this one of the most open editions in recent memory.
Narayanpet Plate (Div I) Draws the Curtain
The concluding race at 4:40 p.m., the Narayanpet Plate (Div I) over 1200 metres, offers ₹2,92,500 to the winner with a total prize money of Rs. 6,50,000. Royal Parade (R.S. Jodha, K. Satheesh), Top in Class (Deepak Singh, S.S.F. Hassan), and Trust Me (H.M. Akshay, A. Vatsalya) stand out, but Dashing Charm (A. Ashhad Asbar, L.V.R. Deshmukh) and Cherish the Lady (P. Sai Kumar, K.S.V. Prasad Raju) could make the difference. With others like Lights On, In Proposito, Don Cherie, Golden Unicorn, Dino, and Rani Ruckus in the fray, the finale promises to end the day on a high note.
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