The race proved to be a closely fought affair, with Gold Ride crossing the finish line just a neck ahead of the runner-up, Art Collector, who was ridden by Siddaraju P. Perfect Blend, with S. Saqlain in the saddle, finished a further neck behind in third place, while Vandhiyathevan completed the frame in fourth. The winning time for the event was recorded at 1 minute, 10.06 seconds.
Supporting races and results
Earlier in the day, the Gool & Soli Poonawalla Memorial Trophy provided a standout performance as Frederika, under jockey Akshay K, claimed victory in the 1,800-metre race. The winner clocked a time of 1 minute, 47.90 seconds, establishing a new record for the distance. Maana finished second, followed by Moon Star and Regal Aristocracy.
The card featured several other notable performances across the seven-race programme. In the One Life To Love Plate, Country’s Fire secured a win over Fashionista, while Joyful Spirit lived up to expectations by taking the Triveni Plate. Jolie’s Star claimed the Belur Plate (Div. II), and Deep Respect triumphed in the Belur Plate (Div. I). The final event of the day, the Mandya Plate, saw D Roman Reigns cross the line first, comfortably ahead of Sheer Elegance and Gimme.
The race meeting concluded with a series of payouts across the various pools, including a Jackpot dividend of ₹4,886. The event was held on October 8, with owners and trainers across the card celebrating their respective successes in what proved to be a competitive day of racing.
