During Sunday morning’s exercise sessions, two horses, Prokofiev and Market King, truly stood out with their remarkable performances on the Pune track. Their impressive display has undoubtedly captured the attention of racing enthusiasts.
Inner Sand Track – 600m: Flashman, ridden by Mosin, showed good form, completing the distance in a brisk 36 seconds. The two-year-old colt by Blue Point out of Aqlam Vision, piloted by Zervan, had an easy run, clocking 41 seconds.
800m: Applause, under Zervan, moved freely, finishing in 52 seconds with the last 600m in 39. Elusive Art, guided by Ramswarup, was pushed to finish in 50 seconds, with the final 600m in 36. Aperol, with C.S. Jodha aboard, put in a good workout, clocking 52 seconds for the 800m and 38 for the last 600m. Gunsmoke, ridden by Suraj Narredu, had an easy session, finishing in 57 seconds (600m in 42). Liban, with Nazil in the saddle, was slightly urged, completing the 800m in 51 and the last 600m in 38. The two-year-old by Invincible Force (Suraj Narredu) and Hooves Of Thunder (S.J. Sunil) completed their runs in 53 seconds (600m in 39), with the former showing good movement and finishing alongside. Tyrannus, under Mosin, worked well, clocking 51 seconds for the 800m and 38 for the 600m. In a pair run, Foxy (T.S. Jodha) and Ricochet (P. Vinod) both finished in 51 seconds (600m in 37), with Foxy notably pulling a significant distance ahead.
1000m: Alexandria, ridden by Zervan, worked effectively, posting a time of 1 minute 7 seconds, with splits of 52 for 800m and 38 for 600m. Caccini, with Bhawani up, moved freely, matching Alexandria’s timings (1-7, 52, 38). Magileto, under A. Gaikwad, showcased an attractive pace, finishing in 1 minute 4 seconds, covering 800m in 49 and 600m in 36. Cascade, with T.S. Jodha, moved well, clocking 1 minute 6 seconds (800m in 52, 600m in 39). Scaramouche, also with T.S. Jodha, was urged through the final section, finishing in 1 minute 7 seconds (800m in 52, 600m in 38).
1200m: Market King, ridden by Hamir, responded admirably during his workout, completing the 1200m in 1 minute 18 seconds, with splits of 1-3 for 1000m, 49 for 800m, and 37 for 600m. Golden Dancer, guided by Akram, also delivered a pleasing performance, clocking 1 minute 20 seconds, with 1-5 for 1000m, 50 for 800m, and 38 for 600m.
1600m: Prokofiev, with Suraj Narredu onboard, put in an impressive long-distance workout, finishing the 1600m in 1 minute 49 seconds. His sectional timings were 1-33 for 1400m, 1-18 for 1200m, 1-3 for 1000m, 49 for 800m, and 37 for 600m. Evaldo, ridden by S.G. Prasad, demonstrated exceptional speed from the 1600m to the 600m mark, clocking 1 minute 45 seconds for the full distance, with splits of 1-33 for 1400m, 1-21 for 1200m, 1-9 for 1000m, 57 for 800m, and 43 for 600m.
Mock Race – October 4:
Race Track – 1200m: In a compelling mock race, Mansa Musa (A. Prakash), Floyd (P. Vinod), Break Point (Pranil), Magical Moments (Mustakim), and Vegatha (Ajinkya) competed. Mansa Musa emerged victorious in 1 minute 11 seconds, with the last 600m covered in 35 seconds. Despite starting from third position, Mansa Musa comfortably won by a margin of 5-1/2 lengths, followed by Floyd at 3/4 length and Break Point at 2-1/2 lengths.