D’Artagnan, Buckingham and Fynbos emerged as the standout performers during the morning track work session at Pune on Sunday, November 8. The trio displayed impressive form on the inner sand track, catching the eye of observers as they completed their respective gallops in preparation for future racing engagements.
The session saw a variety of horses put through their paces, ranging from short sprints to longer distance efforts. Among the notable gallops, Fynbos produced an attractive piece of work over 1400m, clocking 1:37, with a final 600m split of 38 seconds. Similarly, D’Artagnan looked sharp over 1600m, finishing in 1:49 with a consistent 600m time of 38 seconds, while Buckingham also impressed over the same distance, recording a time of 1:50.
Detailed Gallops and Performance Notes
The 1600m distance also featured a competitive gallop between Age Of Reason and Bright Button. Both horses were pushed to finish level, recording a time of 1:50, with their final 600m section completed in 40 seconds. Earlier in the morning, Kings Gambit moved nicely over 1200m, stopping the clock at 1:22, including a 600m final burst of 39 seconds.
In the 1000m gallops, several runners showed promising signs. Bravo Zulu and Cherubine both clocked 1:05, with both horses finishing their final 600m in 38 seconds. Kimiko also moved well over the same distance, finishing in 1:07 with a 39-second final section. Pour Me A Peg and Elysian Fire worked together over 1000m, with the former finishing a distance ahead in 1:07, while the latter clocked 39 seconds for the final 600m.
Shorter Workouts and Two-Year-Olds
The shorter 800m and 600m gallops provided a look at younger stock and those working at a more relaxed pace. Matisse moved freely over 800m, recording 53 seconds with a 40-second final 600m. Ashwa Changez and Absolute Emperor completed an easy 800m gallop in 57 seconds.
Among the two-year-olds, Golden Gem and Glory Of Dexa worked over 600m, with the former finishing three lengths clear in 38 seconds. Golden Serenade and Quickstar also paired up for a 600m gallop, finishing level in 41 seconds, while Mandarian Milli completed an easy 600m effort in 40 seconds.
