Absolute Honour completed a 1200m gallop in 1:20, covering the final 1000m in 1:05 and the concluding 600m in 38 seconds. The effort was described as a nice piece of work. Shortly after, Absolute Majesty covered the same 1200m distance in 1:21, clocking 1:06 for the 1000m mark and 39 seconds for the final 600m, moving in an attractive manner throughout the exercise.
Strong performances in morning gallops
The session also featured several other notable pairings on the inner sand track. Absolute Emperor and Kaiser worked together over 800m, stopping the clock at 51 seconds with a final 600m split of 38 seconds, moving neck and neck with ease. Similarly, Amelia Earhart and Zephyr paired up for a 1000m gallop, finishing in 1:06 with an 800m split of 51 seconds and a 600m closing time of 39 seconds, moving level throughout the distance.
In another notable workout, Frenzy and Bezalel covered 1000m in 1:07. Frenzy, who began the gallop two lengths behind, showed good acceleration to finish level with Bezalel, recording an 800m time of 52 seconds and a 600m split of 39 seconds.
Gate practice sessions
The afternoon also included gate practice on the inner sand track over 1000m. Aegean Sea and Sabi Sands participated in the exercise, completing the distance in 1:06. The pair jumped out of the gates cleanly and maintained a level pace to the finish, with their 800m and 600m splits recorded at 51 seconds and 38 seconds respectively.