On Tuesday morning, October 7th, the training grounds in Bengaluru were abuzz with activity as a roster of impressive horses showcased their talent during exercise routines. Several names stood out, including Booster Shot, Razzmatazz, Cashable, Resplendence, Touch Of Grey, and Southernaristocrat, all of whom delivered stellar performances.
Inner Sand Track:
1000m: Vivaldi, under the guidance of Hindu S, completed the distance in a brisk 1 minute, 8.5 seconds, with a strong finish of 40 seconds for the last 600m, demonstrating excellent pacing and power.
1200m: Fourth Wing, ridden by Suraj, shaped up impressively, clocking 1 minute, 24.5 seconds for the entire 1200m, passing the 1000m mark in 1 minute, 9 seconds, and maintaining a good pace with 41 seconds for the final 600m.
Outer Sand Track:
600m: Sunshine (Pavan) moved with effortless grace in 46 seconds. Agrador (R. Pradeep) showcased a spirited performance, completing in a fine 44 seconds. Auctav (rb) galloped freely in 46 seconds, while Lex Luthor (Rushal) made a striking impression with an impressive 43-second dash. Southern Dynasty (rb) was smooth and on the bit, finishing in 45 seconds. Blind Faith (Suraj) looked easy in 46 seconds, and A Star Is Born (rb) also demonstrated free movement in 45.5 seconds.
1000m: Assurancess (Darshan) is in prime condition, recording 1 minute, 16 seconds with the final 600m in 45 seconds. Lightning Blitz (Suraj) and Super Sapphire (Prabhakaran) worked together, with Lightning Blitz pulling ahead by three lengths in a notable 1 minute, 16 seconds (600m in 44 seconds). Sir Winston (Hindu S) exhibited powerful strides, completing in 1 minute, 15 seconds (600m in 43.5 seconds). Booster Shot (Darshan) moved with remarkable fluidity, clocking 1 minute, 11 seconds for the 1000m and 42 seconds for the last 600m. N R I Millennium (Tauseef) truly stretched out, finishing in 1 minute, 16 seconds (600m in 43 seconds). Excellent Lass (Suraj) delivered an impressive run of 1 minute, 13 seconds (600m in 43 seconds). Immortal Beauty (Suraj) also shaped up well, completing in 1 minute, 14.5 seconds (600m in 44 seconds).
1200m: Southernaristocrat (Rushal) showcased fluent movement, finishing in 1 minute, 26 seconds (1000m in 1 minute, 11.5 seconds; 600m in 43 seconds). Sapporo (Arvind) and Big Sauce (Rozario) had a relaxed gallop, clocking 1 minute, 31.5 seconds (1000m in 1 minute, 16 seconds; 600m in 45.5 seconds). Night Raider (Arvind) proved superior, finishing four lengths ahead of Victor Hugo (Rozario) with both timing 1 minute, 27 seconds (1000m in 1 minute, 13 seconds; 600m in 44 seconds). Resplendence (Vikrant) and Touch Of Grey (Suraj) were a truly impressive pair, moving together in 1 minute, 26 seconds (1000m in 1 minute, 12.5 seconds; 600m in 45 seconds). Glorious Strides (Darshan) and Verrazzano (Kiran Rai) demonstrated controlled power, moving effortlessly on the bit in 1 minute, 30 seconds (1000m in 1 minute, 14.5 seconds; 600m in 45 seconds). Razzmatazz (Kiran Rai) and Cashable (Suraj) formed a notable duo, delivering a superb performance with a time of 1 minute, 29.5 seconds (1000m in 1 minute, 10.5 seconds; 600m in 41.5 seconds).
1400m: Tiger Bay (rb) was eased up after completing the 1400m in 1 minute, 45 seconds, with a 1400-600m split of 58 seconds.
Gate Practice – Inner Sand:
1200m: Sassy (Salman) made a strong statement, finishing a significant distance ahead of Equalizer (rb), both jumping out sharply and timing 1 minute, 24 seconds (1200-600 in 41 seconds). Valencia (R. Pradeep) and Pursuit Of Wealth (M. Naveen) executed a good jump from the gates, finishing well in 1 minute, 22.5 seconds (1200-600 in 40 seconds). Double Vision (P. Mani) notably led Ancient History (Chetan K) from the start, both clocking 1 minute, 22.5 seconds (1200-600 in 40 seconds). Lorven’s Glory (Salman) and Dr Ash (Vivek) achieved a good jump from the barriers, finishing in 1 minute, 24 seconds (1200-600 in 41.5 seconds). Star Studded (Suraj) and Star Glory (Prabhakaran) demonstrated a smart jump and quick acceleration, timing 1 minute, 22 seconds (1200-600 in 40 seconds). Breeze Bluster (Darshan) edged out Sweet Winner (R. Pradeep) by two lengths, with both completing the practice in 1 minute, 22.5 seconds (1200-600 in 41.5 seconds).