Menorca and Queen’s Covenant produced standout efforts during the morning training session on Friday, November 6. Both horses displayed encouraging form on the
In a notable 1000m gallop, Menorca, partnered by N. Bhosale, worked alongside Social Butterfly. Menorca appeared well in hand throughout the exercise, clocking 1:03 for the full distance, with an 800m split of 49 seconds and a final 600m section in 38 seconds. While Social Butterfly required a push to stay on terms, Menorca’s composed movement stood out as the pair finished level.
Gate Practice and Track Work Highlights
The morning session also featured significant gate practice on the inner sand track. Queen’s Covenant, ridden by an apprentice, showed sharp form over 1000m. Clocking a time of 1:05, the horse covered the final 800m in 50 seconds and the concluding 600m in 38 seconds, finishing a distance ahead of Aegean Sea. The effort was marked by a smooth, professional action that suggests the horse is progressing well.
Other notable performers included Skandha, who moved nicely over 800m in 51 seconds, clocking 38 seconds for the final 600m. La Dolce Vita also impressed over 1000m, stopping the clock at 1:09, with an 800m time of 53 seconds and a 600m split of 39 seconds. In the gate practice sessions, Flip That Switch displayed a strong stride over 1000m, recording 1:05 with a 600m sectional of 39 seconds.
Additionally, a mock race held on the track on November 5 provided further insight into the current form of several runners. Over a 1200m distance, Rosario led from start to finish to claim the mock race in 1:25, with a final 600m sprint of 35 seconds. Margaretta, who had been racing well off the pace, produced an impressive late surge to finish second, covering significant ground to close the gap on the winner.
