The session, held on November 13, saw a variety of runners put through their paces. Among the highlights, Social Butterfly, partnered by Mosin, clocked a time of 1:03 for the 1000m distance, covering the final 800m in 50 seconds and the concluding 600m in 37 seconds. Saint Sizzle, under the guidance of a rider in the saddle, matched that overall time of 1:03, recording an 800m split of 50 seconds and a 600m sectional of 38 seconds, marking an impressive movement for the horse.
Additional track work and gate practice observations
Several other horses also utilised the inner sand track to sharpen their readiness. In the 800m gallops, Bayridge, ridden by Omkar, and Wyoming, with T.S. Jodha aboard, clocked 52 seconds, with the former finishing two lengths clear of the latter. Cherubine and Valle’e Dela Loire moved freely together to finish in 55 seconds, while Ashwa Changez and Ironheart recorded times of 54 and 53 seconds respectively, both showing comfortable strides.
The 1000m work also featured Gold Classic, who completed a 600m spin in 42 seconds, and Buckingham, who finished in 1:12. Furthermore, gate practice was conducted on the inner sand over 1000m. A pair of two-year-olds, Deauville and Victoria Falls, finished in 1:10, with the former crossing the line three lengths ahead of Havana Sunrise. Another duo of two-year-olds, Sunsnow and Ripples, moved level throughout their practice, completing the distance in 1:11.
