In a breathtaking display of speed and strategy, trainer Prasanna Kumar’s exceptional filly, Mountain Jewel, galloped to a spectacular victory in the prestigious Race2win Foundation Hyderabad Deccan Derby (Grade 1). Ridden masterfully by jockey S. Antony Raj, the magnificent horse, co-owned by Mr. Rajendran representing Rapar’s Galloping Stars LLP and Mr. K. Kaliyaperumal, captivated audiences with her stunning performance.
Throughout the demanding 2000-meter course, Antony Raj expertly positioned Mountain Jewel, a daughter of Deauville and Kanchenjunga, towards the back of the pack. As the front-runners pushed a fierce pace, Mountain Jewel conserved her energy. But as the field swung into the final turn, she unleashed an “electrifying” burst of speed on the outside. In a thrilling final furlong, she surged past the favored Red Bishop to claim victory by a neck, solidifying her place as the champion of the Deccan Derby.
Here are the detailed results from the other races held:
1. DELHI RACE CLUB CUP (1,400m): N R I STAR, ridden by P. Trevor, clinched first place, followed by Aos Si (I. Chisty), Deccan Ranger (Akshay K), and Bold Indian (Mukesh K). The race concluded in 1 minute, 30.45 seconds. Owner: Mr. Meka Nitish Reddy. Trainer: M. Srinivas Reddy.
2. BANGALORE TURF CLUB CUP (1,600m): ALCAHOL FREE, with Rafique Sk. in the saddle, secured victory. Take A Breath (Sonu K) came second, Nkalanzinzi (I. Chisty) third, and Sadiya (H.M. Akshay) fourth. The time was 1 minute, 41.62 seconds. Owner: Mr. B.E. Vasanth Kumar. Trainer: B. Mukesh Kumar.
3. MADRAS RACE CLUB CUP (1,800m): BLACK DUST, ridden by P. Sai Kumar, triumphed, ahead of Onslaught (Neeraj), Misty Night (Akshay K), and Sunny Day (P. Ajeeth K). The race was completed in 1 minute, 55.18 seconds. Owners: M/s. Rama Seshu Eyunni, Harinath Reddy Teegala, K.S.V. Prasad Raju, Teegala Sumant Reddy & Teegala Vijender Reddy. Trainer: K.S.V. Prasad Raju.
4. ROYAL CALCUTTA TURF CLUB CUP (Div. I) (1,200m): MISS MAYA, guided by Sonu Kumar, secured first place. High Speed Dive (Gaurav) finished second, Star Forever (Ajay K) third, and Exclusive Black (I. Chisty) fourth. The race time was 1 minute, 14.33 seconds. Owners: M/s. Chitturi Krishna Kannaiah, Soma Raju Adipudi, Sureshbabu Daggubatti & Venkatesh Daggubati. Trainer: N. Rawal.
5. MYSORE RACE CLUB CUP (1,200m): SAFALA, with Mukesh Kumar aboard, claimed victory. Turiya (Trevor) was second, N R I Range (H.M. Akshay) third, and Trust Me (G. Naresh) fourth. The race was completed in 1 minute, 14.81 seconds. Notably, Atreya did not run. Owner: Mr. Hari Sharan Devgan. Trainer: Magan Singh.
Note: Jockey Sonu K, riding Indubhrit, was dislodged after the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls. Fortunately, the rider escaped unhurt.
6. ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB CUP (1,100m): PETALUMA, ridden by Vivek G, emerged victorious. Arion One (Afroz K) placed second, Emerald Touch (Ajay K) third, and Lifes Journey (Gaurav) fourth. The race recorded a time of 1 minute, 07.78 seconds. Owners: Mr. M. Ramakrishna Reddy, Mr. Bharat Venkat Epur & Mrs. Rajini Meka. Trainer: L. D’Silva.
7. TURF AUTHORITIES OF INDIA CUP (1,400m): NONPARIEL, with Sonu Kumar riding, secured the win. Diablo (P. Sai K) finished second, Uchchaihshravas (Neeraj) third, and Huntingdon (Likith Appu) fourth. The race time was 1 minute, 26.53 seconds. Owners: Mr. Rajendran representing Rapar’s Galloping Stars LLP, Mr. Tripuranenivenkata Aditya Chowdary & Mr. P. Ranga Raju. Trainer: D. Netto.
Note: Encore, ridden by Md. Ekram, refused to start and did not participate in the race.
8. RACE2WIN FOUNDATION HYDERABAD DECCAN DERBY (Gr. 1) (2,000m): MOUNTAIN JEWEL (Deauville-Kanchenjunga), brilliantly ridden by Antony Raj S, triumphed. Red Bishop (Kingda Ka-Solar Midnight) with Trevor came second, Northern Waves (Dreamfield-With The Wind) with Mukesh K secured third, and Tolkien (Dreamfield-Legendofthephoenix) with Akshay K finished fourth. The winning time was 2 minutes, 05.15 seconds. Owners: Mr. Rajendran representing Rapar’s Galloping Stars LLP & Mr. K. Kaliyaperumal. Trainer: Prasanna Kumar.
Note: Shortly after the start, Matisse, ridden by Kirtish, stumbled and unseated its jockey. The rider was reported to be unhurt.
9. ROYAL CALCUTTA TURF CLUB CUP (Div. II) (1,200m): CHERIE CHEVALIER, with P. Sai Kumar aboard, clinched first place. N R I Sport (H.M. Akshay) was second, Timeless Vision (Sandesh) third, and Dyanoosh (Sonu K) fourth. The race was completed in 1 minute, 13.52 seconds. Owners: Mrs. Smita Bajoria, M/s. Seshadri Reddy Pochana, Bollineni Krishnaiah, Teegala Vijender Reddy, Teegala Sumant Reddy & Pochana Arjun Reddy. Trainer: K.S.V. Prasad Raju.
Additional Results:
- Jackpot: (i) ₹91,896; (ii) ₹10,521.
- Mini Jackpot: (i) ₹18,162; (ii) ₹2,332.
- Treble: (i) ₹1,460; (ii) ₹2,578; (iii) ₹587.