A crisp November breeze welcomed racegoers to the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) on Saturday, 15 November 2025, but it was the electric anticipation surrounding the day’s showpiece event—the Black Caviar Plate, run at 4:30 PM over 1400 metres for a handsome ₹10,50,000—that truly set the tone. With a quality-packed field assembling for the feature, expectations were high, strategies finely tuned, and every eye in the stands fixed on the runners cantering toward the starting gates.
The race unfolded with the drama befitting a headline event. RICARDO, representing the yard of Arjun Mangalorkar, settled beautifully before shifting gears with a devastating turn of foot in the final stages. Guided with absolute confidence by jockey Aleemuddin, the gelding swept past his rivals with authority, reaffirming his rising stature while delivering one of the day’s most polished performances. Close behind came KALAMITSI, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by S.S. Attaollahi, who fought on bravely to secure second place, while NEVER GIVE IN, partnered by Antony Raj S. for Arjun Mangalorkar, finished a determined third to complete a thrilling trifecta. The partnership’s synergy was unmistakable—tactics, temperament, and timing aligned perfectly as Ricardo stormed home to claim the prized trophy.
This win once again underlined the formidable understanding between Mangalorkar and Aleemuddin, a combination that has consistently delivered on big occasions at the BTC. Their preparation, precision, and race-reading ability came together seamlessly, making Ricardo’s triumph not just a victory but a statement on the club’s most prestigious race of the afternoon.
Beyond the feature event, the race card produced a series of spirited contests throughout the day. The meeting opened at 1:30 PM with The Vidurashwatha Plate Div II, run over 1200 metres for ₹5,10,000, where ILIA prevailed under the calm handling of Aleemuddin for trainer Arjun Mangalorkar. The second race, The Shimsha Plate, went off at 2:00 PM, covering 1400 metres for a purse of ₹4,50,000, and saw ASSURANCES extend the strong Narredu presence, with Suraj Narredu guiding the winner for trainer Rajesh Narredu. At 2:30 PM, the day’s third event, The Hogenakkal Falls Plate, a 1600-metre contest offering ₹5,10,000, witnessed ADELANTO, ridden by Angad and trained by Sriram Komandur, showcase impressive staying ability over the mile.
The afternoon continued to thrill with The Hebbe Falls Plate at 3:00 PM, run over 1400 metres for ₹5,10,000, in which MASTER WAY captured the honours for trainer Umar Shariff S., partnered by jockey Asirvatham. The Sports Authority of India Trophy, run at 3:30 PM across 1200 metres with ₹6,30,000 on offer, went the way of FLIGHT ON, with Mukesh Kumar delivering a sharp ride for trainer Prasanna Kumar. This was followed by The Royal Calcutta Turf Club Cup at 4:00 PM, a 1600-metre contest carrying ₹7,50,000, where DARRINGTON produced a well-timed finish under Arvind Kumar N. for trainer Irfan Ghatala. The day concluded at 5:00 PM with The Vidurashwatha Plate Div I, another 1200-metre event offering ₹5,10,000, where GODDESS OF WAR, guided confidently by Antony Raj S. for trainer Prasanna Kumar, asserted her class to close out the meeting.
It was a race day that offered glamour, grit, and high-quality competition at every turn—but the brilliance of Ricardo’s Black Caviar Plate victory ensured that the feature race remained the enduring memory of a remarkable afternoon at BTC.
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