Bengaluru, September 22, 2025: The morning air at the Bengaluru track was filled with anticipation as several prominent horses demonstrated exceptional form during their exercise sessions. Among them, Ravishing Beauty, Booster Shot, Power Of Gold, and Maana particularly caught the eye, displaying readiness and power ahead of upcoming races.
Inner Sand Track Highlights:
On the inner sand track, Elfin Knight, under the guidance of R. Pradeep, covered 1000 meters in a brisk 1 minute and 8 seconds, completing the final 600 meters in a swift 39.5 seconds. The horse moved with notable fluidity and strength.
Outer Sand Track Highlights:
- 600m Drills: Echoes Of Time, with R. Pradeep in the saddle, completed 600 meters in a comfortable 46 seconds, moving effortlessly. Sir Winston, ridden by (rb), also demonstrated free and easy movement, clocking 46 seconds. Auspicious Queen, similarly guided by (rb), completed the distance with apparent ease, finishing in 46 seconds.
- 1000m Challenges: Star Studded (Suraj) and Glorious Strides (Darshan) engaged in a spirited workout. Glorious Strides, starting two lengths behind, matched Star Studded’s pace to finish level in 1 minute and 14.5 seconds, with the final 600 meters covered in 43.5 seconds. Star Concept (Kiran Rai) and Ashwa Kali Bhani (Darshan) also showcased synchronized performance, finishing 1000 meters together in 1 minute and 14 seconds, hitting 45 seconds for the last 600 meters. Whirlwind (rb) moved smoothly, recording 1 minute and 15.5 seconds for 1000 meters and 45 seconds for the final 600. Power Of Beauty (Dhanu S) looked in superb condition, completing 1000 meters in 1 minute and 15.5 seconds, with a quick 43.5 seconds for the last 600.
- 1200m Endurance: Glorious Spectre, with Aleemuddin aboard, eased up after a 1200-meter run in 1 minute and 31 seconds, clocking 43.5 seconds for the final 600. Booster Shot (Darshan) and Star Glory (Prabhakaran) put on an impressive display, with Booster Shot beginning five lengths behind and closing the gap to finish level. They completed 1200 meters in 1 minute and 31.5 seconds, covering 1000 meters in 1 minute and 14 seconds, and the last 600 in a sharp 42.5 seconds.
- 1400m Stamina Tests: Ravishing Beauty, ridden by Antony, moved fluently over 1400 meters in 1 minute and 42 seconds, with splits of 1 minute and 26.5 seconds for 1200m, 1 minute and 12 seconds for 1000m, and 42 seconds for the final 600. Rock Bank (Chetan K) appeared in excellent condition, finishing 1400 meters in 1 minute and 44 seconds, with 1200m in 1 minute and 28 seconds, 1000m in 1 minute and 12.5 seconds, and 600m in 44.5 seconds. Imperial Blue (Rozario) eased up after covering 1400 meters, noting 57 seconds for the 1400-600m segment.
These robust morning workouts indicate promising performances from these horses in their upcoming competitive outings.