A selection of horses caught the eye during Saturday morning's training session at the
R. Pradeep was the busiest rider of the morning, steering a number of these notable contenders through their paces. Kabali produced an attractive move over 1000m, clocking 1:10.5 with a final 600m split of 42.5 seconds. Similarly, Bright Thunder impressed over the same distance, finishing in 1:11 with a 600m sectional of 42 seconds, while Astraeus and Tricon Falcon also earned praise for their sharp work, both stopping the clock at 1:11.5 for the 1000m distance.
Strong performances across the morning session
The outer sand track saw a flurry of activity as trainers put their charges through their final preparations. In the 1200m gallops, Power Of Beauty moved with fluency, recording a time of 1:27.5, while Tipped Off also showed excellent form by covering the same distance in 1:27. Both horses displayed a comfortable rhythm, with Tipped Off clocking a 1:11.5 split for the 1000m mark. Other notable efforts included Mandalay, Fils De France, and Regal Aristocracy, all of whom appeared to be in fine condition during their work.
Over the longer 1400m distance, Kiss N Tell and Victor Hugo worked together, with the former showing a slight edge in their final gallop. Similarly, The Archer and Zobel paired up for a 1400m hit-out, with The Archer finishing two lengths clear of his companion after completing the distance in 1:41.
Inner sand updates
While the outer track hosted the bulk of the notable performances, the inner sand track also saw some productive work. Agrador and Aces Up both caught the eye over 1000m, with both horses recording a time of 1:07.5. Agrador completed his final 600m in 39.5 seconds, while Aces Up was slightly quicker in that final section, clocking 39 seconds. Spark Of Life also put in a solid shift, finishing the 1000m gallop in 1:08, while Smooth Ranger looked comfortable during a 600m exercise, clocking 40 seconds.
