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Cherie Chevalier claims feature victory as Hyderabad Monsoon Races conclude

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 30, 2026, 18:50 IST

Cherie Chevalier, trained by K.S.V. Prasad Raju and ridden by P. Sai Kumar, secured victory in the Telangana Race Horse Owners Association Trophy on the final day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2026.

Cherie Chevalier claims feature victory as Hyderabad Monsoon Races conclude

Cherie Chevalier delivered a commanding performance to secure victory in the Telangana Race Horse Owners Association Trophy, the feature event on the final day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2026. Held on Friday, October 30, the race saw jockey P. Sai Kumar guide the horse to a decisive win, capping off the season in style for trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju.

The winning horse is owned by a consortium including Mrs. Smita Bajoria, M/s. Seshadri Reddy Pochana, Bollineni Krishnaiah, Teegala Vijender Reddy, Teegala Sumant Reddy, and Pochana Arjun Reddy. Cherie Chevalier crossed the finish line ahead of Star Of Night, who took second, while Uchchaihshravas and Reigning Beauty rounded out the placings in the 1,600-metre contest. The winning time was recorded at 1 minute 41.05 seconds.

Season honours and supporting results

As the curtain fell on the Hyderabad Monsoon season, several participants were recognised for their outstanding contributions throughout the campaign. D. Netto claimed the title of leading trainer with 25 wins, while jockey Akshay Kumar finished as the leading rider, having secured 32 victories. The leading owner honours went to C. Aryama Sundaram, and Sonu Kumar was named the leading apprentice jockey with three wins. Additionally, the horse Buddy was crowned champion with 10 points, while Corinthian was awarded the title of Horse of the Season.

The day’s undercard featured several competitive races. Aashritha Pet, ridden by Santosh Raj N R, claimed the Blue Max Plate, while Belgium Waffle triumphed in the second division of the Sircilla Plate. Ashwa Jaffna secured the Shamshabad Plate, and Love All, piloted by Akshay Kumar, won the Shaphir Plate. In the Teegala Sulochana Reddy Memorial Trophy, Celestial emerged victorious over a 2,000-metre distance. The final event of the day, the first division of the Sircilla Plate, was won by Nyanza, ridden by Darshan R.N.