On Sunday morning, October 12th, the Bengaluru track witnessed an impressive display of equine power as star horses Magnetic, Mystikos, Miracle Star, and El Rey truly shone during their exercise sessions.
Inner sand track highlights:
600m: Eastern Gold (ridden by R. Pradeep) clocked a swift 39.5 seconds, showcasing excellent strides.
1000m: Finley (with Mark in the saddle) covered the distance in 1 minute, 8 seconds, with the final 600m in 40.5, demonstrating a smooth and effective workout. Silicon Star (rb) also performed admirably, finishing in 1 minute, 8.5 seconds, with the last 600m in 40, indicating fine readiness.
Outer sand track highlights:
600m: Magna Carta (D. Patel) completed the sprint in 44.5 seconds with graceful strides. Magnetic (R. Pradeep) delivered a truly striking performance, finishing in 40 seconds. True Punch (Rushal) moved effortlessly, recording 45.5 seconds.
1000m: Mister Brown (rb) and Victoria Moon (rb) ran neck and neck, clocking 1 minute, 14 seconds, with the last 600m in 46 seconds. Shock And Awe (rb) moved with remarkable freedom, completing in 1 minute, 14.5 seconds, with the final 600m in 44. Politesse (rb) and Glorious Spectre (rb) also demonstrated smooth and free movement, finishing in 1 minute, 16.5 seconds, with the last 600m in 46.5. Mystikos (D. Patel) captivated onlookers with an attractive run, finishing in 1 minute, 11 seconds, and the last 600m in 41.5.
1200m: El Rey (D. Patel) was particularly impressive, covering the distance in 1 minute, 28.5 seconds, with the 1000m mark at 1 minute, 13 seconds, and the last 600m in 41.5. Alamgir (Pavan) and Sapporo (Arvind) also moved freely, completing in 1 minute, 28 seconds, with the 1000m at 1 minute, 13.5 seconds, and the final 600m in 46. Sir Winston (Hindu S) showed strong strides, finishing in 1 minute, 27 seconds, with the 1000m in 1 minute, 12.5 seconds, and the last 600m in 45.
1600m: Miracle Star (D. Patel) put on a brilliant display, completing the long distance in 1 minute, 57.5 seconds. Intermediate times included 1 minute, 40.5 seconds for 1400m, 1 minute, 24 seconds for 1200m, 1 minute, 8.5 seconds for 1000m, and a final 600m in 41.5 seconds.