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Manwar and Blue Jet deliver satisfaction.

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 11, 2026, 18:17 IST

Manwar and Blue Jet are set to captivate audiences with their thrilling performances and engaging storylines.

Manwar and Blue Jet deliver satisfaction.

On the morning of August 11, a series of horse exercises took place at the local training facility, showcasing the readiness and performance of several competitors. Trainers Manwar and Blue Jet expressed satisfaction with the results observed during the workouts, which were conducted on the inner sand track.

Notable Performances in Short Distances

The 600-meter sprints revealed impressive efforts from various horses. Gunfire, ridden by Yash, clocked a swift 42 seconds, demonstrating ease throughout the run. South Beach and Tonto, under the guidance of Parmar and P. Dhebe respectively, finished together in 55 seconds, with a notable 41 seconds for the final 600 meters. Mai Tai, with Bhawani in the saddle, also completed the distance in 55 seconds, but with a faster final segment of 40 seconds.

Golden Rule and Goomah, both under apprentice riders, finished their 600 meters in 43 seconds, with Golden Rule leading by three lengths. Other noteworthy performances included Cellini, who completed the distance in 36 seconds, and Fortunate Son alongside Luna, who moved freely together, finishing in 39 seconds. Dancing Cloud, Midnight Express, and Madison also showed promising form, with times of 42, 37, and 41 seconds respectively.

Longer Distances and Competitive Spirit

As the workouts progressed to longer distances, Tropical Paradise, ridden by P. Dhebe, completed 1000 meters in 1 minute and 7 seconds, with a final 600 meters in 38 seconds, showcasing strong performance. Key West, under Parmar, and Invictor, ridden by Bhawani, also demonstrated competitive spirit, finishing their respective distances in 1 minute and 8 seconds and 1 minute and 8 seconds, with Invictor pressing hard in the final stretch.

In the 1200-meter category, Land Of Plenty, ridden by an apprentice, finished ahead of Looking Like A Wow, with a time of 1 minute and 23 seconds. The duo of Rosario and Sanctified moved neck and neck, completing their distance in similar times. Notably, Manwar and Magical Star finished level after starting three lengths behind, indicating a strong finish.

Overall, the morning's exercises provided valuable insights into the horses' conditions and readiness for upcoming races, with trainers optimistic about their performances.