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Progress on Track Work Advances Infrastructure Development

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 15, 2026, 18:17 IST

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Progress on Track Work Advances Infrastructure Development

On the morning of August 15, a dedicated group of horses underwent their training sessions at the local racetrack, showcasing impressive performances across various distances. The atmosphere was charged with energy as trainers and jockeys prepared their mounts for the upcoming races.

Impressive Workouts on the Inner Sand Track

The inner sand track, measuring 800 meters, saw several horses demonstrating their capabilities. Dream Alliance, ridden by Neeraj, clocked a time of 56 seconds for the distance, finishing with a strong 600-meter split of 41 seconds. Legadema, under Vivek, and Delilah, ridden by Kirtish, both completed the same distance in 53 seconds, moving freely alongside each other.

In a longer workout of 1000 meters, Ashwa Gypsy, with Gore in the saddle, finished in 1 minute and 7 seconds, achieving a notable 800-meter split of 52 seconds and a 600-meter split of 39 seconds. Dedication, ridden by Mosin, and Emperor Roderic, under Aditya, also impressed with a time of 1 minute and 6 seconds, with Dedication starting two lengths behind and finishing strongly to level with Emperor Roderic. Zuccaro, with Vivek, and Oliver, ridden by Kirtish, both completed the 1000 meters in 1 minute and 7 seconds, maintaining a close pace throughout their workout.

Strong Performances in Longer Distances

As the training continued, Matisse, ridden by Vivek, completed 600 meters in a swift 43 seconds, while King’s Gambit, under Yash, finished 800 meters in 54 seconds, followed by a 600-meter split of 40 seconds, showcasing a smooth and powerful stride. Scorcher, with T.S. Jodha, and Starbuster, ridden by P. Vinod, both clocked 1 minute and 10 seconds for 800 meters, with Scorcher making up three lengths to finish level with Starbuster.

In a longer 1400-meter workout, Namiri, ridden by Yash, and Manuel, under Siddharth, completed the distance in 1 minute and 38 seconds, with impressive splits of 1 minute and 23 seconds for 1200 meters, 1 minute and 8 seconds for 1000 meters, and 54 seconds for 800 meters, finishing strongly despite starting five lengths behind. The morning's training sessions highlighted the dedication and potential of these horses as they prepare for their upcoming races.

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