Wednesday morning’s track work in Bengaluru saw several equine stars put on a brilliant display, with horses like Eagle Eye, Monteverdi, Jersey King, Live The Dream, and Czar particularly catching the eye of observers. The training sessions, held on October 15th, offered a glimpse into the impressive form and potential of these magnificent athletes.
Inner Sand Track Highlights
1000m Drill:
- Flight Of Fancy (R. Pradeep): Clocked an impressive 1-7.5, with the last 600m in 39.5, demonstrating a powerful and confident stride.
Outer Sand Track Highlights
600m Sprints:
- Kazing (R. Pradeep): Showed good movement, finishing in 44.5.
- Astrid (Rozario) & Panache (D. Patel): Both moved with noticeable ease, recording 46.
- Sassy Sarah (J. Chinoy): Displayed effortless grace, also at 46.
- Anigraha (rb) & Schoenberg (Hindu S): Concluded their runs neck and neck, both at 45.
- Knotty Naughty (Rozario) & Quintus Arrius (D. Patel): Exhibited free and smooth movement, also clocking 45.
- Whistling Glory (D. Patel) & Wave Of Wonder (Rozario): Whistling Glory pulled ahead, finishing three lengths in front with a time of 44.
1000m Workouts:
- Flaming Sword (D. Patel): Looked to be in superb condition, completing the distance in 1-12.5, with the final 600m in 43.
- Eagle Eye (Suraj): Moved with remarkable fluency, impressing with a time of 1-10.5, covering the last 600m in 41.5.
- Czar (Antony): Delivered an outstanding performance, matching Eagle Eye’s time of 1-10.5, with a final 600m in 41.5.
1200m Trials:
- Live The Dream (Antony): Worked effectively, finishing in 1-28 (1000m in 1-13, 600m in 43.5).
- Amazing Attraction (Jagadeesh): Showed pleasing form, completing in 1-28 (1000m in 1-13, 600m in 46).
- Skagen (P. Trevor): Stroked out well, recording 1-29 (1000m in 1-13.5, 600m in 44.5).
- Jersey King (D. Patel): Put on an excellent display, clocking 1-29 (1000m in 1-11, 600m in 41.5), indicating strong preparation.
1400m Marathon:
- Monteverdi (Hindu S): Executed a superb display, finishing in 1-39 (1200m in 1-24, 1000m in 1-11, 600m in 44).
1600m Long Runs:
- Matisse (J. Chinoy): Moved effortlessly, completing the distance in 1-58 (1400m in 1-42, 1200m in 1-28, 1000m in 1-14.5, 600m in 45).
- Red Bishop (P. Trevor): Appeared to be in peak physical condition, finishing in 1-58 (1400m in 1-42.5, 1200m in 1-28, 1000m in 1-14, 600m in 44).
The morning’s exercises promise an exciting season ahead for racing enthusiasts!