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Maana and Pledge excel as Royal Legacy receives a heads-up.

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 24, 2026, 18:52 IST

Royal Legacy, Tipped Off, Maana, and Pledge all stand out prominently in their respective narratives, showcasing unique strengths and themes.

Maana and Pledge excel as Royal Legacy receives a heads-up.

On the morning of August 24, several horses showcased their training prowess during a series of exercises at the local track, with standout performances from Royal Legacy, Tipped Off, Maana, and Pledge. The session, held on both inner and outer sand tracks, provided a glimpse into the readiness of these competitors ahead of upcoming races.

Impressive Performances on Inner Sand

During the 600-meter workouts on the inner sand, Lorven’s Glory, ridden by Rajesh K, and Alpha Legend, under Kiran Rai, both clocked impressive times of 40 seconds. African Gold, with R. Pradeep in the saddle, also made a notable impression, completing the distance in 37.5 seconds. As the session progressed, Echoes Of Time, ridden by rb, demonstrated fluid movement, finishing 1200 meters in 1:24, with a 600-meter split of 41 seconds.

Moon Oracle, under the guidance of Antony, showed strong form, completing 1400 meters in 1:37, with a 600-meter time of 38.5 seconds. The horses' performances indicated a high level of fitness and readiness for competition.

Strong Showings on Outer Sand

On the outer sand track, Lasya, ridden by Reza, completed 600 meters in a leisurely 46 seconds, while Mericle Beauty, with Kiran Rai, clocked 1:14.5 for 1000 meters, showing good energy throughout the workout. Inicio, also ridden by rb, finished 1200 meters in 1:33, easing up towards the end, while Mandalay, under Aleemuddin, completed the same distance in 1:31, demonstrating a smooth stride.

Pledge, ridden by Arul, impressed with a time of 1:30.5 for 1200 meters, including a 600-meter split of 41.5 seconds. Transformative, under Laxman S, also showed promise, finishing 1200 meters in 1:28. Fine Silver, with R. Pradeep, completed the distance in 1:31, indicating he is in fine trim as well.

In the 1400-meter workouts, Maana, ridden by Laxman S, delivered a strong performance, finishing in 1:42.5, while Tipped Off, under Ritesh G, completed the distance in 1:38, responding well to the rider's encouragement. Royal Legacy, with D. Patel, rounded out the morning's impressive displays, moving fluently to finish in 1:45.