The opening day of Bengaluru’s thrilling racing season witnessed a spectacular performance, culminating in the S. Attaollahi-trained Galahad, with Antony in the saddle, clinching the coveted Rajyotsava Trophy. This prominent 1,400-meter race was the highlight of Saturday’s proceedings.
Galahad’s impressive win is celebrated by its esteemed ownership group, which includes Mr. Tagber Singh Brar representing Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd, M/s. DT Racing & Breeding LLP, Mr. Mukul A. Sonawala, Mr. S.R. Sanas, and Mr. Inderraj Anand. The day was further marked by an outstanding display from Jockey Suraj, who rode an incredible three winners, making it a truly memorable start to the season for racing fans.
Below are the detailed results from each of the day’s exciting races:
1. INAUGURATION PLATE (1,400m): FEELING GOOD (Aleemuddin) 1, Honeypot (Vivek) 2, Southernaristocrat (Hindu S) 3 and Lorven’s Glory (Angad) 4. Not run: Forever Royal. Feeling Good won by 7-1/4, 1 and 3/4 lengths in 1m 26.72s. Payouts: Rs. 13 (win), 10, 26 and 11 (place). SHP: 79, THP: 28, FP: 131, Q: 99, Trinella: 345/121, Exacta: 2,057/1,234. Favourite: Feeling Good. Owners: Mr. H.K. Lakshman Gowda & Mr. Rakesh Kumar. Trainer: V. Lokanath.
2. KENTUCKY PLATE (1,200m): CASHABLE (Suraj) 1, Solara (G. Vivek) 2, Rocking Star (Aleemuddin) 3 and Zephyrine (Arvind K) 4. Not run: Mnemosyne. Cashable won by 1/2, 3-1/4 and 1-3/4 lengths in 1m 12.64s. Payouts: Rs. 28 (win), 12, 10 and 33 (place). SHP: 27, THP: 102, FP: 61, Q: 23, Trinella: 442/394, Exacta: 1,003/244. Favourite: Solara. Owner: Mr. Koushik Dutta. Trainer: Rajesh Narredu.
3. KUDREMUKH PLATE (1,400m): SUNSHINE (Pavan) 1, Final Call (Antony) 2, Larissa (G. Vivek) 3 and Night Raider (Arvind K) 4. Sunshine won by 3-3/4, 3-1/2 and 1 length in 1m 24.57s. Payouts: Rs. 13 (win), 10, 12 and 18 (place). SHP: 18, THP: 35, FP: 27, Q: 29, Trinella: 62/35, Exacta: 99/45. Favourite: Sunshine. Owners: Mr. Saleem A. Jasdanwalla, Mr. Deepak S. Suryavanshi & Ms. Ameeta Mehra. Trainer: Irfan Ghatala.
4. BELGAUM PLATE (1,200m): EXCELLENT LASS (Suraj) 1, Regal Reality (G. Vivek) 2, Stellantis (Shreyas S) 3 and Jersey King (Pavan) 4. Not run: Elfin Knight and Royal Deccan. Excellent Lass won by 1-1/2, 1-1/4 and 2 lengths in 1m 11.44s. Payouts: Rs. 17 (win), 13 and 11 (place). SHP: 20, THP: 37, FP: 24, Q: 14, Trinella: 96/50, Exacta: 100/26. Favourite: Excellent Lass. Owners: Mr. Daulat Chhabria, Mr. Ashok Ranpise, Mr. Teja Gollapudi & M/s. Rapar Galloping Stars LLP rep by Mr. Rajendran. Trainer: Rajesh Narredu.
5. RAJYOTSAVA TROPHY (1,400m): GALAHAD (Antony) 1, Imperial Blue (Arvind K) 2, Kalamitsi (G. Vivek) 3 and Iron Clad (Suraj) 4. Galahad won by 2-3/4, 1 and 1-3/4 lengths in 1m 23.76s. Payouts: Rs. 23 (win), 12 and 13 (place). SHP: 26, THP: 33, FP: 66, Q: 31, Trinella: 229/187, Exacta: 270/62. Favourite: Imperial Blue. Owners: Mr. Tegbir Singh Brar rep. Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd, M/s. DT Racing & Breeding LLP, Mr. Mukul A. Sonawala, Mr. S.R. Sanas & Mr. Inderraj Anand. Trainer: S. Attaollahi.
6. JAYANT SHAH MEMORIAL TROPHY (1,400m): RIEKO (Suraj) 1, Alamgir (Arvind K) 2, Small Dreams (Aleemuddin) 3 and Flight Of Fancy (Antony) 4. Rieko won by 4-1/4, Lnk and 3/4 lengths in 1m 23.89s. Payouts: Rs. 31 (win), 10, 20 and 22 (place). SHP: 66, THP: 56, FP: 261, Q: 133, Trinella: 2,039/769, Exacta: 4,135/1,181. Favourite: Elysium. Owner: Mr. P. Arun Kumar. Trainer: Pradeep Annaiah.
7. DUDHSAGAR FALLS PLATE (1,200m): SAPPORO (Pavan) 1, Amalure (Sai Kiran) 2, Magestic Persona (A. Ramu) 3 and Annabelle (Antony) 4. Sapporo won by 1/2, 1-1/2 and Nose lengths in 1m 13.18s. Payouts: Rs. 19 (win), 14, 45 and 15 (place). SHP: 133, THP: 40, FP: 596, Q: 403, Trinella: 1,639/338, Exacta: 4,708/1,513. Favourite: Sapporo. Owner: M/s. Rapar Galloping Stars LLP. Trainer: Irfan Ghatala.
Jackpot: Rs. 666 (659 tickets); Runner-up: 94 (2,004 tickets); Treble: (i): 52 (175 tickets); (ii): 251 (49 tickets).