Racing

The Olive Crown impresses in final track gallop

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Nov 5, 2026, 18:12 IST

The Olive Crown showed strong form during Thursday morning's training session at the track, finishing two lengths clear of stablemate Savage Peacock in a sharp 1400m workout ahead of upcoming racing engagements.

The Olive Crown impresses in final track gallop

The Olive Crown delivered a promising performance during Thursday morning's training session, catching the eye of observers as horses were put through their paces. The gallop served as a key indicator of fitness for the runner as preparations continue for upcoming race meetings.

Working over 1400m alongside Savage Peacock, The Olive Crown displayed a fluid action throughout the exercise. The pair clocked 1-37 for the full distance, with the final 1200m covered in 1-22. As the gallop progressed, The Olive Crown maintained a strong rhythm, eventually pulling away to finish two lengths clear of its companion, having clocked 1-7 for the 1000m mark and 52 seconds for the final 800m.

Strong performances across the morning session

Several other runners also utilized the inner sand track to sharpen their condition. Among the notable pairings, Baillee and Ashwa Tazbeez moved well together over 800m, clocking 52 seconds and finishing the final 600m in 38 seconds. Similarly, Powerofattitude and Shimmer completed their 800m gallop in 54 seconds, with a 600m split of 40 seconds, showing a comfortable level of movement.

In other work, Rizz and Sir Churchill were pushed to finish level over 1000m, recording a time of 1-7, with a final 600m sectional of 39 seconds. Gray and Cashel King also covered the 1000m distance in 1-7, with Gray finishing one length ahead of its partner. Meanwhile, Wandermore and Tanaka opted for an easier pace, completing their 1000m work in 1-11. Shorter sprints saw State Express and Styx both clocking 42 seconds over 600m in relatively easy fashion.