A selection of horses caught the eye during Friday morning's training sessions at the Pune track, with Flashman, Minari, Rivayat and Saint Sizzle all delivering notable performances. Trainers and observers monitored the gallops on the inner sand as preparations continued for the upcoming racing schedule.
Among the standout efforts, Saint Sizzle demonstrated that the horse is maintaining the form that led to recent success. Clocking 1:21 for the 1200m distance, the horse covered the final 1000m in 1:07, the 800m in 53 seconds, and the concluding 600m in 39 seconds, showing consistency in its preparation.
Impressive gallops and gate practice
The duo of Minari and Rivayat also produced a high-quality session, working together over 1200m. Both horses finished with an impressive time of 1:20, hitting the 1000m mark in 1:05, the 800m in 51 seconds, and the final 600m in 39 seconds. Their synchronized movement suggested they are in peak condition for their next engagements.
Earlier in the morning, Flashman provided a sharp display over 800m, clocking 52 seconds and finishing the final 600m in 36 seconds, a performance that drew positive attention. Other notable work included Sukoon and Your Unforgettable, who paired up for a 1000m gallop. Sukoon finished four lengths clear of its companion, recording a time of 1:06 for the full distance, with an 800m split of 51 seconds and a 600m final section of 37 seconds.
In other track activity, Kajo and Adonis worked over 800m, with Kajo finishing two lengths ahead after being pushed, clocking 52 seconds for the distance and 39 seconds for the final 600m. Chagall showed fluent movement over 1000m in 1:09, while Admirable completed the same distance in 1:07. Gate practice was also conducted on the inner sand, where Tyrannus impressed by covering 1000m in 1:07, including an 800m split of 51 seconds and a final 600m in 37 seconds.
