The curtains came down on an exhilarating day of racing at the Bangalore Turf Club on May 24th, 2025, with a dramatic climax in the Supervite Plate Division I, as SCARLETTE LADY edged out her rivals in a heart-stopping photo-finish. Ridden with absolute finesse by the in-form Akshay Kumar in 1:27.69 and trained by seasoned handler Prasanna Kumar, the filly produced a late surge to capture victory at the wire.
The race proved to be a tactical affair from the outset, with a tightly bunched field throughout. As the runners entered the final furlong, it was anyone’s race until Scarlette Lady, finding a dream run along the rail, accelerated just in time to nose ahead at the post. The win added a second triumph on the day for Akshay Kumar, who had earlier guided Circle of Dreams to victory in the War Hammer Million.
Finishing a whisker behind was THE GOLDEN DREAM, who ran a gutsy race under A.R. Pradeep in 1:28.22 for trainer Warren Singh. The gelding looked to have done enough with a strong late burst, but was ultimately denied in the final stride, settling for second in a time that mirrored the narrowest of margins.
Completing the top three was VALENCIA, another runner from the Warren Singh stable, this time partnered by K. Sai Kiran, completed the race in 1:29.28. Valencia stayed on gamely in the closing stages, ensuring a double podium finish for the yard and wrapping up a rewarding outing.
With seven competitive races completed, May 24th’s race day delivered excitement, close calls, and standout performances. Attention now turns to May 25th, 2025, where eight thrilling contests are lined up, promising another action-packed day at BTC.
