The training activity, conducted across both the inner and outer sand tracks, saw a variety of horses complete their scheduled exercises. While several runners opted for steady, easy work, the efforts of Battle Crown and Tolkien were particularly notable for their fluency and rhythm.
Strong performances on the outer sand
On the outer sand track, Tolkien, under the guidance of R. Pradeep, produced an attractive piece of work over 1200m. The horse clocked 1-27 for the full distance, covering the 1000m mark in 1-11.5 and finishing the final 600m in 42 seconds. The display was marked by a smooth, fluid action that suggested the horse is progressing well in its current preparation.
Battle Crown, partnered by Arul, also caught the eye on the outer sand. The horse completed a 1000m gallop in 1-12, maintaining a steady pace to record 42.5 seconds for the final 600m. The movement was described as fluent, indicating a high level of fitness as the horse continues its training routine.
Additional track updates
The morning session featured a range of other gallops across the facility. On the inner sand, Big B, ridden by Rajesh K, covered 600m in 39.5 seconds, showing good stride, while Hidden Dreams, also with Rajesh K, moved well over the same distance in 40.5 seconds. Forever Royal completed a 1000m workout in 1-8.5, finishing the final 600m in 40 seconds.
Other notable efforts on the outer sand included a 1000m gallop between Bezawada Sultan and Speed Company. Bezawada Sultan finished two lengths ahead of its companion, clocking 1-12.5 for the distance with a final 600m split of 43 seconds. Meanwhile, Starlight Serenade worked well over 600m in 43.5 seconds. Other runners, including Tiger Bay, Ranquelino, and Idi Minnal, completed their 600m tasks in 46 seconds, while Regal Beauty moved freely over 1000m in 1-15.5, finishing the final 600m in 44.5 seconds.
