The track work provided a glimpse into the current form of several horses, with the duo of Gifted Falcon and Tricon Falcon standing out during their respective gallops. Their efforts were among the most notable of the morning, drawing positive attention from those monitoring the training progress.
Strong gallops on the outer sand
Gifted Falcon, partnered with jockey R. Pradeep, delivered an impressive performance over 1200 metres. The horse clocked 1:30 for the full distance, covering the final 1000 metres in 1:14 and finishing the last 600 metres in a sharp 43.5 seconds. The display was marked by fluid movement and a high level of fitness.
Tricon Falcon also showed significant promise during a 1000-metre gallop. Under the guidance of R. Pradeep, the horse completed the distance in 1:15.5, with a final 600-metre split of 44 seconds. The effort was described as impressive, highlighting the horse's readiness for upcoming challenges.
Additional training updates
Several other horses also completed their scheduled exercises on the outer sand track. Over the 1000-metre distance, Valiant Stream, ridden by Shreyas, clocked 1:17 with a 600-metre final section of 45.5 seconds, moving comfortably on the bit. Turkoman, with Faizan in the saddle, recorded a time of 1:16.5 for the same distance, finishing the final 600 metres in 45.5 seconds.
The shorter 600-metre sprints saw a variety of performances. Sling Shot, with the rider unlisted, shaped well while clocking 45 seconds. Meanwhile, Auspicious King (Rajesh K) and Dictator (Arul) both completed their 600-metre work in 47 seconds, with both horses moving freely during their respective runs.
