Elysium and Vortex headlined a productive morning of track work at the Pune racecourse on Saturday, November 7, as several horses were put through their paces on the inner sand track. Both gallopers caught the eye with sharp efforts, signalling their readiness for future engagements as trainers continue to monitor their progress.
The standout performance of the session came from Elysium, ridden by Akshay Kumar. Covering a distance of 1600m, the horse displayed excellent form throughout the gallop. Clocking 1-45 for the full distance, the work was well-paced, hitting the 1400m mark in 1-30, 1200m in 1-17, and 1000m in 1-4. The final sections were equally impressive, with the horse finishing the 800m in 51 seconds and the final 600m in 39 seconds.
Strong gallops highlight Saturday training session
Vortex also delivered a notable performance during a 1000m exercise alongside Dash. Partnered with Zeeshan, Vortex demonstrated significant pace and control. Starting three lengths behind its stablemate, Vortex closed the gap effectively to finish level, recording a time of 1-4 for the 1000m distance. The pair clocked 50 seconds for the 800m and 38 seconds for the final 600m.
Other notable work included Whispering Angel, who moved well alongside Golden Hues over 1000m. Whispering Angel clocked 1-5 for the distance, with the final 800m and 600m sections timed at 50 and 37 seconds respectively, while Golden Hues required urging to finish on level terms. Baleno also completed a 1000m gallop in 1-6, requiring some pressure to maintain the pace.
In the shorter 800m sprints, El Moran caught the eye by clocking 50 seconds for the distance, with a final 600m split of 37 seconds under urging. Moonlight Kiss also moved well over the same distance, stopping the clock at 50 seconds with a 38-second final 600m. Other runners, including Tonto, Luna, Rambler, and the two-year-old duo of Portamento/Rozene and Star Dream, completed their respective workouts with varying degrees of intensity as they prepare for the season ahead.
