The 7th race of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 — The Turf Authorities of India Cup — provided a thrilling spectacle on Sunday, October 5, 2025, over 1400 metres in a Class I handicap for horses rated 80 and above. Run at 3:55 PM, the sprint belonged to Nonpariel, ridden expertly by Sonu Kumar for trainer D. Netto, who powered home to stop the clock at 1:26.533. The win brought joy to the ownership partnership of Mr. Rajendran rep. Ms. Rapars Galloping Stars LLP, Mr. Pranga Raju, and Dr. Tripuranenivenkata Aditya Chowdary, who celebrated a commanding victory in this elite contest.
From the break, Nonpariel settled smoothly into position, conserving energy while tracking the pace. As the field approached the home straight, Sonu Kumar unleashed a precise and forceful drive, allowing Nonpariel to surge past the leaders with authority. The combination of timing, acceleration, and tactical awareness ensured a clear and decisive win in this competitive Class I sprint.
Diablo (J: P. Sai Kumar, T: K. S. V. Prasad Raju) ran on strongly to take second in 1:26.693, maintaining pressure on the winner throughout the final stages. Uchchaihshravas (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Neelesh Rawal) closed well to claim third in 1:27.360, rounding out a high-quality trifecta separated by fine margins.
With the Turf Authorities of India Cup concluded, attention now turns to the day’s feature, The Race2Win Foundation Hyderabad Deccan Derby Grade I, scheduled for 4:35 PM, promising another fiercely contested battle among the best 3-year-olds and upward.
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