Gunfire, Encino, and Turn And Burn Stand Out in Recent Highlights

On the morning of August 24, a series of impressive workouts took place at the local training facility, showcasing several notable horses. Among those that stood out were Gunfire, Encino, and Turn And Burn, each demonstrating commendable form during their exercises on the inner sand track.

During the 600-meter workouts, Between Friends, trained by Parmar, clocked a solid time of 37 seconds, moving smoothly throughout the session. Other notable performances included Marcus and Lord Rishon, both from Avinash's stable, who completed their workouts in 41 and 42 seconds, respectively, with an easy pace. Ironheart, under Prasasd, also finished in 42 seconds, maintaining a relaxed demeanor.

In the 800-meter segment, Mojito and Fighton, trained by Parmar and P. Dhebe, respectively, ran neck and neck, finishing in 50 seconds, while Turn And Burn, under D.A. Naik, also completed the distance in 50 seconds, showcasing a nice stride. Seneca and Encino, both trained by Santosh, clocked 55 and 50 seconds, respectively, with Encino moving particularly attractively. Other horses, including Mirae and Running Away, also demonstrated good form, with times of 54 and 50 seconds.

On August 22, mock races were conducted over distances of 1200 meters and 1400 meters, providing further insights into the horses' capabilities. In the first mock race, Land Of Plenty, ridden by Bhawani, led from start to finish, winning by a significant margin. Acropolis, who was in third position until the final bend, made a strong push to secure second place.

The second mock race featured Regina Memorabilis, who, despite starting in fourth place, made an impressive move on the outside to clinch victory by five lengths. Inquilaab and New Star followed closely, finishing second and third, respectively. These performances indicate a competitive field as the horses prepare for upcoming races.