A selection of horses caught the eye during Wednesday morning's training session at the Bengaluru racecourse on November 11. Among the standout performers were Quantum, Black Eagle, Don Carlos and Final Call, all of whom displayed encouraging form during their respective gallops on the outer sand track.
The morning session provided trainers and connections with a clear look at their charges as they put in the work ahead of future engagements. The track conditions allowed for a variety of efforts, ranging from sharp sprints on the inner sand to more sustained work over longer distances on the outer track.
Standout performances on the outer sand
Quantum, ridden by Asbar, delivered one of the most notable displays of the morning. Covering the 1200m distance in 1:23.5, the horse clocked 1:08 for the 1000m mark and finished the final 600m in 41 seconds, marking a fine effort. Black Eagle, under Jagadeesh, also drew attention with a solid 1000m gallop, stopping the clock at 1:11 with a final 600m sectional of 41 seconds.
In other 1200m work, Don Carlos, partnered by Rayan, outperformed Southern Force. Don Carlos completed the distance in 1:27, hitting the 1000m marker in 1:11 and the final 600m in 43 seconds. Final Call also looked in good order, moving attractively over 1000m in 1:16, with a 600m split of 41.5 seconds. Meanwhile, Seize The Grey showed a good turn of speed, stretching out well to record 1:27 for 1200m, with a 1000m time of 1:11.5 and a 600m finish of 42.5 seconds.
Additional training notes
The 1400m gallops saw Aphelion produce a steady performance, clocking 1:43 for the full distance, with a 1200m time of 1:27 and a 600m sectional of 44 seconds. Dynamic Force and Tiger Bay worked together over the same distance, finishing level in 1:44, while Nimbus Speed finished four lengths clear of Bhagya in their 1200m hit-out. Other horses to show positive signs included Renoir, who clocked 1:15 for 1000m, and Solana, who looked in fine trim during an easy 600m effort.
On the inner sand, Money Bags pleased observers with a 600m effort in 38.5 seconds, while Siege Storm and CR Seven also moved well over the same distance, clocking 39.5 and 40 seconds respectively.
