This Monday morning, September 29th, the inner sand track was abuzz with activity as several horses showcased their prowess during exercises. Among the standout performers were Arrived, Baychimo, and Charlie Brown, whose impressive displays truly caught the eye of observers.
Inner Sand Workouts
600m: Hazel, ridden by Sai Kiran, completed the distance in a relaxed 41 seconds, demonstrating an easy pace.
800m:
- Empower (T.S. Jodha) clocked 53 seconds, with the last 600m in 40, moving freely and confidently.
- Timeless Vision (Nirmal) finished in 51 seconds, covering 600m in 38, showing good momentum.
- Rafael (Santosh) moved fluently, recording 54 seconds for 800m and 40 for 600m.
- Seneca (Akram) worked well, completing 800m in 52 seconds and 600m in 38.
- Timeless Fortune (Yash) was slightly urged to finish in 52 seconds for 800m and 38 for 600m.
- Talking Point (Vikram) moved freely, completing 800m in 54 seconds and 600m in 41.
- Illusionist (Yash) had an easy run, finishing 800m in 54 seconds and 600m in 39.
- Charlie Brown (C.S. Jodha) delivered an impressively swift performance, clocking 49 seconds for 800m and a remarkable 36 for 600m.
- El Greco (Ajinkya) had an easy session, finishing 800m in 54 seconds and 600m in 41.
- Axlrod (T.S. Jodha) moved nicely, completing 800m in 52 seconds and 600m in 39.
1000m:
- Ataash (T.S. Jodha) ran in 1 minute 7 seconds, covering 800m in 52 and 600m in 38, suggesting potential for improvement.
- Wings Of Fury (Santosh) and Claude (Akram) finished neck and neck in 1 minute 6 seconds (800m in 51, 600m in 38). Wings Of Fury, starting four lengths behind, impressively drew level.
1200m: Gold Bar (Vikram) and Red Mist (Ramswarup) worked together, finishing in 1 minute 20 seconds (1000m in 1-5, 800m in 51, 600m in 38), moving freely side by side.
1400m:
- Arrived (Sandesh) is in excellent form, moving attractively to complete 1400m in 1 minute 35 seconds (1200m in 1-21, 1000m in 1-7, 800m in 53, 600m in 40).
- Baychimo (Nirmal) and Amaze And Inspire (Santosh) ran 1400m in 1 minute 35 seconds (1200m in 1-20, 1000m in 1-6, 800m in 52, 600m in 38). Baychimo started four lengths adrift but effortlessly surged ahead to finish a significant distance in front.
- Red Bishop (Kirtish) shaped well, recording 1 minute 41 seconds for 1400m (1200m in 1-26, 800m in 56, 600m in 42).
Gate Practice on Inner Sand
1000m:
- Phantom Gold (Umesh) demonstrated a one-length superiority over You (Mosin), with both clocking 1 minute 5 seconds (800m in 51, 600m in 40).
- Singer Sargent (rb) had a good start, jumping out well to finish in 1 minute 6 seconds (800m in 51, 600m in 38).
- Highground (S.J. Sunil) moved effectively, completing the 1000m in 1 minute 6 seconds (800m in 51, 600m in 39).
Mock Race Highlights (September 28th)
Race track – 1200m: Evaldo (Shubham) led the pack, winning the mock race impressively from start to finish. The race concluded with Evaldo winning by 12.5 lengths, followed by Abhayankar (Mosin) 5 lengths back, and Whisper (Shelar) 7.75 lengths behind. Notably, Golden Sparsh (Merchant) struggled to find a fluent gallop and finished far behind, while Eaton Square (S.J. Sunil) remained planted in the stalls at the start.