September 8, 2025

Get ready for a day full of exciting horse racing action! On Monday, September 8, the racing arena lit up with thrilling contests, highlighted by the much-awaited Y. Shanker Rao Memorial Deccan Colts Championship Stakes. In this grueling 1,600-meter race for 3-year-olds, the star horses Prokofiev and Red Bishop promised a nail-biting finish — and they did not disappoint! Prokofiev galloped ahead to claim first place, with Red Bishop right on his heels in second. Zafferano took a strong third spot. But that was just the grand finale! Earlier, the Medak Plate (1,200m) for 3-year-old maidens turned heads. Roxxane led the pack to victory, followed by Fox Worth and Kitsune in close pursuit. The Chaitanya Chakram Plate at 1,400 meters saw Tootsie Darling snatch the win, proving her mettle amidst fierce competition. The first division of the Hussain Sagar Cup (1,400m, category III) witnessed Blue Pantheress dazzling the crowd by securing first place, with Nkalanzinzi and Great Giver coming in second and third respectively. Meanwhile, in the second division of the same cup, Take A Breath led a strong charge to finish first, followed by Sweet Dancer and Politics. The Monsoon Cup, featuring horses rated 40 to 65, thrilled fans as Pontefract grabbed third place behind Walking Thunder and Miss Smiley Angel. The A. Krishnaswamy Memorial Cup held a fierce contest at 1,200m, where star jockey Likith Appu guided Runlikethewind to a solid win. One of the grandest moments came in the Chief Minister’s Cup (1,600m), a high-stakes race for seasoned horses rated over 80. Akido ruled the race with unmatched speed, beating Nonpariel and Hugh Capet, who took second and third spots. Nonpariel’s impressive run was noted as the day’s best performance. Finally, the Makalu Plate (1,200m) wrapped up the day's racing extravaganza with Noorian sprinting to first place, followed closely by Bien Pensant and Always Special. No false rails meant horses gave it their all, providing fans with edge-of-the-seat excitement all afternoon. Jackpots and mini jackpots kept bettors thrilled, with combinations like 1-2-3-4-5 and 3-4-5-6 promising huge wins. From speedy young horses breaking their maiden races to experienced champions battling for glory, the day had it all. As always, the famous "Tanala" system spiced up every race for punters! So, where were you when these thrilling gallops shook the track? The season is heating up, and with such breathtaking races, the excitement is just beginning!

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