On Sunday morning, September 28th, the Bengaluru horse exercise grounds witnessed some truly remarkable performances. Among the many magnificent thoroughbreds, Mountain Jewel, Blue Picasso, Power Of Gold, and Lena particularly captivated onlookers with their impressive strides and speed.
Inner Sand Track Highlights:
600m: Ricko, guided by its rider (rb), clocked an excellent 40.5 seconds, showing strong form. Mister Brown also moved confidently, completing the distance in 41 seconds.
1200m: Monterio, under Rozario, moved freely and impressively, finishing in 1 minute 24.5 seconds (1,000m in 1:09, 600m in 40.5). Vibrant Queen, also with Rozario, showcased her pace with a time of 1 minute 22 seconds (1,000m in 1:08, 600m in 41) before easing up, indicating she has more in the tank.
Outer Sand Track Highlights:
600m: Echoes Of Time (R. Pradeep) moved without much effort, timing 45.5 seconds. Bourbon Bay (rb) had an easy session at 46.5, while Striking Viking (rb) stretched out well for a 46-second finish.
1200m: Lex Luthor, with Rushal G, put in a good workout at 1 minute 31 seconds (1,000m in 1:14.5, 600m in 45). Republican Star (rb) demonstrated strong strides, finishing in 1 minute 26 seconds (1,000m in 1:11, 600m in 43.5). Power Of Gold, ridden by R. Pradeep, looked in superb condition, clocking 1 minute 26 seconds (1,000m in 1:11, 600m in 41). In a paired exercise, Breeze Bluster (Mukesh) finished four lengths ahead of Victoriaraya (rb), with a collective time of 1 minute 30.5 seconds (600m in 41).
1400m: Charismatic (rb) is in excellent form, completing the distance in 1 minute 44 seconds (1,200m in 1:28, 1,000m in 1:13.5, 600m in 43.5). Lena, guided by Rozario, delivered an impressively smooth workout, timing 1 minute 43 seconds (1,200m in 1:26, 1,000m in 1:12, 600m in 43).
1600m: Blue Picasso, with R. Pradeep, put on an attractive display, finishing in 1 minute 59 seconds (1,400m in 1:41.5, 1,200m in 1:26.5, 1:00m in 1:11, 600m in 42.5). Mountain Jewel, under Rozario, showcased a truly fine performance, completing the long distance in 1 minute 58 seconds (1,400m in 1:40, 1,200m in 1:25, 1,000m in 1:12, 600m in 43.5).