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Secret Saint headlines Monday's racing action at the Taj Mahal Plate

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Oct 12, 2026, 00:50 IST

The five-year-old gelding Secret Saint is the top contender for the Taj Mahal Plate, the feature event of Monday’s race card. A full schedule of nine races is set to take place on October 12.

Secret Saint headlines Monday's racing action at the Taj Mahal Plate

The five-year-old gelding Secret Saint enters Monday’s race card as the primary contender for the Taj Mahal Plate. As the headline event of the day’s proceedings on October 12, the 1,600-metre race features a competitive field of twelve runners, with Secret Saint, ridden by Trevor, positioned as the one to beat. The gelding is expected to face stiff competition from Glorious Power and Lucky Zone, who round out the top selections for the feature.

Beyond the main event, the day’s racing program comprises nine distinct races, offering a comprehensive schedule for enthusiasts. Among the other highlights, N R I Crypto Power has been identified as the day’s best prospect, slated to compete in the Nizamabad Plate over 1,100 metres. The card also includes two divisions of the Nirmal Plate and the Nawab Mehdi Jung Bahadur Memorial Trophy, ensuring a busy afternoon at the track.

Full Race Card and Contenders

The day begins with the second division of the Nirmal Plate, where Shooting Star is tipped to lead the field, followed by Star Councillor and Goddess Of Light. The first division of the Nawab Mehdi Jung Bahadur Memorial Trophy features Shoolin as the projected winner, with Romantic Grey and Leather Back expected to challenge. In the second division of the same trophy, Flying Fury is the favoured runner, ahead of Shadow Fax and Arthisha.

The middle portion of the card features the Saddle Up Plate, where Hoping Star is the top pick, and the Mirza Zunnur Ahmed Memorial Cup, which sees Pole Star as the leading contender. The WWW.hydraces.com Trophy, a 1,200-metre sprint, rounds out the higher-rated events, with Catchme If You Can, La Quinta, and Yali expected to contest the finish. The day concludes with the first division of the Nirmal Plate, where Double Bubble is the primary selection to close out the proceedings.

Betting Pools and Structure

Organisers have confirmed a full suite of betting options for the day, including Jackpot, Mini Jackpot, and Treble pools. The Jackpot pools are split into two segments, covering races one through five and five through nine, respectively. Similarly, the Mini Jackpot and Treble pools are divided to span the day’s events, while the Tanala pool remains available for every race on the card, providing multiple opportunities for participants throughout the afternoon.