The duo completed the distance in 1:05, maintaining a consistent rhythm throughout the exercise. Clocking 50 seconds for the 800-metre mark and 38 seconds for the final 600 metres, they finished neck and neck, moving freely and demonstrating good form ahead of upcoming engagements.
Additional training observations from Pune
Elsewhere on the inner sand track, several other horses were put through their paces during the morning session. In a separate gate practice exercise over 1000 metres, Elysian Fire, guided by an apprentice, clocked 1:10, covering the 800-metre section in 55 seconds and the final 600 metres in 42 seconds, showing a composed effort.
Brasilier, partnered with T.S. Jodha, and Hari Kripa, ridden by Ranjane, also completed a 1000-metre gate practice. The pair finished in 1:09, with the 800-metre split recorded at 53 seconds and the final 600 metres at 40 seconds. While Brasilier moved with ease, Hari Kripa required some urging to finish level with its stablemate.
In standard track work, South Beach and Luna engaged in an 800-metre gallop, stopping the clock at 53 seconds with a 600-metre split of 38 seconds. South Beach finished three lengths clear of Luna at the conclusion of the work. Meanwhile, Myrina and Cosmology moved together comfortably over 800 metres in 56 seconds, recording 42 seconds for the final 600 metres.
Other notable efforts included Scaramouche, who covered 800 metres in 53 seconds with a 39-second final 600-metre split, and Darcy, who was urged to complete 1000 metres in 1:07, finishing the 800-metre section in 54 seconds and the final 600 metres in 41 seconds. Appalachian completed a lighter 600-metre gallop on the inner sand in 41 seconds.
