A trio of horses,
Among the notable performances, Victory Flair demonstrated significant promise during gate practice. Partnered with Hari Kripa over 1000m, Victory Flair clocked 1-3, covering the final 800m in 48 seconds and the concluding 600m in 37 seconds. The horse responded well to urgings, finishing well clear of Hari Kripa, who was slow to break and trailed significantly behind.
Strong Gallops and Gate Work Highlights
In other notable work, Exuma impressed during a 1200m gallop alongside Fortunate Son. Exuma stopped the clock at 1-21, covering the 1000m mark in 1-6 and the 800m in 52 seconds. The final 600m was completed in 39 seconds, with Exuma finishing five lengths ahead of its companion. Similarly, Shamara caught the eye in a 1000m exercise alongside Luna. Shamara recorded a time of 1-6, finishing six lengths in front of Luna after covering the final 800m in 51 seconds and the last 600m in 38 seconds.
Several other horses also completed routine work on the inner sand. Ashwa Tazbeez moved well over 800m in 51 seconds, while Shivalik Superstar and Flip That Switch both clocked 53 seconds for the same distance, moving freely throughout their respective gallops. Zayyan also showed good form, covering 1000m in 1-7, with an 800m split of 52 seconds and a 600m finish in 38 seconds.
In the gate practice sessions, Satyavan and Romanos clocked 1-6 over 1000m, with Satyavan appearing superior to its partner. Sky Full Of Stars also performed efficiently, jumping out well to complete the 1000m distance in 1-6, with an 800m time of 51 seconds and a 600m sectional of 39 seconds. Dream Alliance completed a longer 1600m gallop, recording 1-53, though the horse required a push in the final stages of the work.