On a crisp Tuesday morning (October 21st) at the Pune racecourse, several equine athletes showcased their prowess during their exercise routines. Among the most notable performers were Claude, Jaisalmer, and Bee Magical, who delivered particularly impressive runs, hinting at strong prospects for upcoming races.
Here’s a breakdown of the morning’s key workouts on the inner sand track:
600m Segment:
- Rafael, guided by Akram, moved with noticeable freedom, clocking in at 39 seconds.
- Aperol, with C.S. Jodha aboard, also showed good movement, completing the distance in 39 seconds.
- Caliph, ridden by Bharat, worked freely and maintained a steady pace, also finishing in 39 seconds.
800m Segment:
- Whatsinaname (Ajinkya) had an easy gallop, finishing at 58 seconds overall with the last 600m in 43 seconds.
- Majesticus (rb) and Coeur De Lion (Mustakim) ran a joint exercise, completing 800m in 54 seconds (600m in 39s). Majesticus started four lengths behind but closed strongly to finish two lengths ahead of Coeur De Lion.
- Spotlight (A. Prakash) and Crimson Pirate (Umesh) demonstrated easy strides, clocking 56 seconds for 800m and 41 seconds for the last 600m, finishing level.
- The two-year-old Phantom Strike (rb) showed an easy pace, covering 800m in 55 seconds (600m in 41s).
- Charlie (rb) moved freely, completing 800m in 53 seconds (600m in 39s).
- Claude (Santosh) truly impressed, posting a quick 50 seconds for 800m, with a blazing 37 seconds for the final 600m.
- Bee Magical (Hamir) also looked excellent, moving on tight reins to finish 800m in 51 seconds (600m in 37s), suggesting plenty in reserve.
- Exciting (A. Prakash) and Marius (Ajinkya) ran level, taking 55 seconds for 800m and 42 seconds for the last 600m.
1000m Segment:
- Namiri (Ajinkya) and Rosario (A. Prakash) worked in unison, clocking 1 minute 12 seconds for 1000m, with the last 600m in 42 seconds.
- Jaisalmer (Ramswarup) and Sands Of Dubai (Santosh) had a compelling workout. Jaisalmer, starting three lengths behind, effortlessly caught up to finish level with Sands Of Dubai, recording 1 minute 5 seconds for 1000m and 37 seconds for the last 600m (800m in 50s).
- Duke Of Tuscany (Ajinkya) and Psychic Star (Umesh) finished level freely, posting 1 minute 10 seconds for 1000m (800m in 55s, 600m in 41s).
- Abhicandra (rb) was urged in the latter part of the workout, finishing 1000m in 1 minute 6 seconds (800m in 52s, 600m in 39s).
- Adeya (Ramswarup) and Looking Like A Wow (N.B. Kuldeep) moved neck and neck freely, clocking 1 minute 8 seconds for 1000m (800m in 52s, 600m in 39s).
- Marlboro Man (Ramswarup) and Demetrius (N.B. Kuldeep) were urged to finish level, completing 1000m in 1 minute 5 seconds (800m in 50s, 600m in 38s).
1400m Segment:
- Madison (rb) moved freely over the longer distance, completing 1400m in 1 minute 40 seconds, with the last 600m in 44 seconds.
Overall, Tuesday’s exercises highlighted several horses in fine fettle, with Claude, Jaisalmer, and Bee Magical particularly catching the eye of observers.