A trio of runners caught the eye during Thursday morning's training session on October 29, with
Get Set Go, partnered with Laxman S, produced a sharp performance over 1000m, clocking 1-12.5 with a final 600m split of 42 seconds. The effort was noted as particularly impressive, highlighting the horse's current condition as the training schedule intensifies.
Strong performances on the outer sand track
In other notable work on the outer sand, Iconic, ridden by Prabhakaran, covered 1200m in 1-28.5, maintaining a steady rhythm with a 1000m split of 1-13 and a final 600m in 42.5 seconds. The movement was described as attractive, reflecting a high level of fitness. Similarly, Jade Mountain, under Asbar, moved with notable ease over the same distance, recording a time of 1-29.5 with identical splits of 1-13 for the 1000m and 43 seconds for the final 600m.
The morning session also featured several other gallops. Carter, with S. Qureshi in the saddle, finished four lengths clear of Count Basie after both covered 1000m in 1-12.5, with a 600m closing time of 44 seconds. Arminius, ridden by Antony, also showed good form, completing 1000m in 1-13 with a 600m split of 43.5 seconds.
Gate practice sessions conclude morning work
The morning concluded with a series of gate practice sessions held on the inner sand track. Iron Flame, guided by Prabhakaran, jumped out well over 1400m, clocking 1-38.5. Other pairs also demonstrated sharp starts, with Femme Fatale and Hold Your Breath jumping out smartly in 1-38. The duo of The Golden Dream and Oxytocin finished level after their 1400m practice, recording a time of 1-40.5. Queen’s Reign and Knotty Spirit also completed their gate work in 1-40.5, while Black Rainstorm finished the session with a solid jump in 1-38.5.
