A select group of thoroughbreds caught the eye during Wednesday morning’s training session on October 21, with
The session, which took place across both the inner and outer sand tracks, saw several other notable contenders put through their paces. Duke Of Tuscany also impressed over the 1600m distance, finishing five lengths clear of Mahogany with a time of 1-52.5. Meanwhile, Perfect Attitude delivered a polished performance over 1200m, clocking 1-26.5 and finishing the final 600m in 41 seconds.
Strong displays across the sand tracks
On the outer sand track, Desert Shield maintained its current form, covering 1200m in 1-25. Other notable efforts included Bellucci, who appeared in fine trim while recording a 1200m time of 1-27.5. In the 1600m gallops, Black Irish moved comfortably throughout the exercise, finishing in 1-58. Darrington also showed good speed, starting three lengths behind Sunlit Path before finishing five lengths ahead with a total time of 1-29.5 for the 1200m distance.
The inner sand track saw a series of sharp sprints. Spotlight and Crimson Pirate both looked in good condition, each clocking 39.5 seconds over 600m. Efficacy also performed well on the inner track, moving on the bit to complete 1200m in 1-23. Redefined, working over 1400m, moved freely to stop the clock at 1-38.
Conditioning updates for the stable
Several other horses demonstrated readiness during the morning. Storm Majesty and Born To Rise both impressed during their 600m work on the outer sand, while Double Vision and Edison both showed promise in their respective 1000m gallops, recording times of 1-14 and 1-15.5 respectively. The session provided trainers with a clear look at the current fitness levels of their charges as they continue their preparations for future race days.
