At Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) during the Bangalore Summer Meeting’s third day on Saturday, 09 May 2026, RODNEY produced a determined performance to capture Race No. 2, The Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti Trophy, a Class III contest for horses rated 40 to 65 run over 1300 metres at 03:30 PM. Guided confidently by jockey Pavan and trained by Irfan Ghatala, the winner stopped the clock at 1:19.01 while carrying the colours of Ms Rapar Galloping Stars LLP represented by Mr Rajendran and Mr Francis Arun Kumar. The .Bangalore race result 9 May. card continued to deliver competitive finishes and tactical racing action for punters and racegoers alike.
RODNEY travelled prominently throughout the seven-furlong journey and appeared comfortable in the early stages before quickening smartly entering the home straight. Pavan judged the pace to perfection, keeping the gelding balanced under pressure as challengers emerged late in the final furlong. Once asked for maximum effort, RODNEY responded gamely and held his advantage with determination to secure a well-earned success in the closing stages.
CIRCLE OF DREAMS finished second after a strong late challenge under Akshay Kumar for trainer S.S. Attaollahi, clocking 1:19.16 and finishing just behind the winner at the wire. WAITARA, ridden by Neeraj Rawal and trained by James Mckeown, stayed on steadily to claim third place in 1:19.98, ensuring a competitive finish among the leading trio.
Attention at the Bangalore venue now shifts to the upcoming fourth race on the card, The Dupont Plate, scheduled for 04:00 PM, as the Bangalore Summer Meeting continues to gather momentum through the afternoon.
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