Early Momentum with The Jeweller Handicap
The day’s opening event, The Jeweller Handicap, is a whipless 1100-meter sprint for horses rated 1-26, carrying stakes of ₹3,00,000. Watch out for Sky Hawk (Vishal Bunde for Sabeel Shariff) and Kindred Spirit (Shrikant Kamble for B. Mahesh), who will be vying for early glory. Also in the fray are N R I Fantasy, Mogambo, and Swift Lady, promising a fiery start to the afternoon.
The Cadman Cup Elevates the Midday Buzz
At 3:00 PM, the prestigious Cadman Cup unfolds over 1400 meters. Rated for horses in the 21-46 category and carrying total stakes of ₹4,00,000 (including a cup worth ₹20,000), it brings together a lively bunch led by Over The Line (Arul J H for Neil Darashah) and Wonderful (Shrikant Kamble for B. Mahesh). The likes of Sea Of Charm, High Opinion, and Zambezi add depth and unpredictability to this feature event of the Monsoon Meeting.
The Turf Hawk Handicap Showcases Sprint Talent
At 3:30 PM, the Turf Hawk Handicap offers a 1100-meter dash for mid-tier horses rated 21-46. The presence of quality sprinters like Honey Cake (Ankush for Shafiq Khan) and Morano (P Trevor for Aashay Doctor) lends intrigue. They’ll face pressure from Oh My Darling, Falconbridge, and Oishika in what promises to be a high-tempo contest.
True Colours Handicap Headlines the Day’s Prize Pool
The richest race of the day arrives at 4:00 PM with the True Colours Handicap for upper-grade horses rated 61-86. With a lucrative ₹5,50,000 on offer, this 1100-meter sprint features big guns like Supreme Grandeur (P Trevor for Patrick Quinn) and Liban (A Ashhad Asbar for Dr Anil Kumar). Expect fireworks from contenders La Dominate, Watch My Stride, and King Louis as they fight for supremacy on the turf.
Evening Finishes Strong with Imperial Stride Divisions
The closing double belongs to the Imperial Stride Handicap, split into Divisions I and II for horses rated 41-66. Division I goes off at 4:30 PM, featuring Mathangi (A Ashhad Asbar for Dr Anil Kumar) as the standout, alongside Rodrigo, Kay Star, Dona Sienna, and Lord Vader.
The day ends with Division II at 5:00 PM, where younger legs like Dali Swirl (R Vaibhav for B Mahesh) and Blinky Bill (Vishwa V for Neil Darashah) could challenge the seasoned Wordsmith, Fresh Hope, and Raissa. Both races are tightly packed and will close out the Monsoon Meeting action in dramatic style.
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For more official race details, visit the RCTC official website.
