The action at Bangalore Turf Club rolled on with The Malakpet Plate Div II, a 1300-meter handicap event for horses rated 20 to 45. With a total stake of ₹5,10,000 up for grabs, the race featured a competitive lineup but it was Out Into Spotlight who took center stage with a striking performance.
Trained by Prasanna Kumar and ridden confidently by Mustakim Alam, Out Into Spotlight surged ahead in the final furlong to clinch victory for the ownership group of Capt Jamshed J. Appoo, Mr. Sp. Thirunavukkarasu, and Mr. Dean Stephens. The filly stopped the clock at 1:21.40, delivering a solid win and continuing a strong run of form for both trainer and jockey.
Finishing second was Blind Faith, trained by Rajesh Narredu and ridden by seasoned jockey Neeraj Rawal. Despite a competitive run and briefly looming as a threat in the straight, Blind Faith had to settle for runner-up honours with a timing of 1:21.91.
The third place went to Immortal Beauty, handled by A.A. Vikrant for trainer Satish Narredu. The mare maintained a consistent pace throughout and crossed the line at 1:23.31, completing the podium in a respectable finish.
While Out Into Spotlight basked in the limelight after this polished victory, attention now turns to the upcoming Managing Committee Gold Cup, which promises to raise the tempo even further. With more high-stakes action to unfold, racing enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to at Bangalore.
