Kingdomofdreams delivers knockout punch
The unpredictable nature of horse racing came to haunt race goers on Friday as the small card of six races proved to be a minefield. The feature event of the race itself produced a shocker when the market trio was outclassed by Kingdomofdreams who had time and again let down his supporters. The four year old progeny of Diffident who ran unconcerned till the final bend, came through the rails with a blistering run, perhaps relishing the soft underfoot conditions and sailed away for an effortless win much to the chagrin of trainer Darius Byramji who was forced to sport a sheepish look as his other ward Braavo who was a favourite, was not sighted at the busy end. Two favourites came home but the other four races had the punters get a knockout punch.
Braavo who had won at Mysore over seven furlongs in soft underfoot conditions, was made the favourite to win the Kabini Cup, a sprint race for horses rated 60 to 85 though close to race time the picture changed dramatically. Balas Glory who had twice won unfancied, was backed down spiritedly despite jockey Jagdeesh being astride. Spark of Solitaire also came in for sustained support. Balas Glory was taken on a start to finish mission, with Spark of Solitaire racing in about the fourth position along the rails, with Braavo on his outside. Spark of Solitaire brushed the false rails midway through and then went wide, taking Braavo along at the final bend. Kingdofdreams was a detached last. Balas Glory brought the field into view but under pressure he began to drift out virtually ending on the edge of the grass track, also taking Spark of Solitaire wide with him. Kingdomofdreams slipped through the rails and picked up steam and won by a widening margin of three lengths. Balas Glory held off Spark of Solitaire for the third spot while Braavo finished a poor fourth. Balas Glory reportedly splayed his shoes.
Padmanabhan trained Elusive Way had given indication of turning out into a top class sprinter when she won during the summer season in a very impressive manner. Quoted at miserly odds despite the favourites taking a knocking in the preceding races, Elusive Way vindicated such an expectation. Jockey David Allan settled Elusive Way in second position till the final bend and thereafter the daughter of Elusive Way smoothly accelerated and went away for a facile win. Amazer, who chased the winner in the straight, was the best of the beaten brigade.
The races meant for two year olds had always been the preserve of Kunigal Stud Farm’s produce in the early part of the season. However, this time out, the progeny of Sans Craintes Stud Farm’s now deceased stallion Midtown dominated the show to occupy the first two slots through his progeny. Midtown Magic put in a speedy display to lead the field but was overhauled by Speed Boat with a furlong out. Speed boat won well and as jockey Silver De Sousa put it, the filly will relish a longer trip than the five and half furlongs that she essayed. It is a pity that Midtown (Danehill) covered just one season before a twisted gut caused his premature death. African Queen who was the on money favourite, was outpaced from the word go and ended a dismal third.
Kripa from trainer Puttanna’s yard was backed down with strong conviction to win the M S Krishnappa Memorial Cup, a seven furlong race for horses rated 40 to 65. Glitterato, who was been a letdown time and again, was the second favourite, with muted support for Apollinaire. In the event, Neil Darashah trained Apollinaire proved too good in the hands of jockey Ryan Marshall and sped away from the opposition inside the final furlong to win capably from The Contender who was a big failure as a favourite at Mysore. Kripa, who was outpaced in the early part, ran on to finish a poor third.
Savvy Concept continues to attract punters despite having disappointed on all the occasions when he has run as a favourite. Yet again, he cornered all the support in the mile long Beloved Princess Plate. Lesser fancied Rip Van Winkle led all the way and skipped away from the field to record an impressive win over the favourite.
Seven Heaven was touted as a betting certainty in the 1200 metres Bellary Plate. After engaging Ailsa in the fight for supremacy in the straight, Seven Heaven got strong inside the final furlong and won with something to spare. Ailsa faded out from the scene. Gold Tern dragged himself to limelight by finishing a suggestive second.
Braavo who had won at Mysore over seven furlongs in soft underfoot conditions, was made the favourite to win the Kabini Cup, a sprint race for horses rated 60 to 85 though close to race time the picture changed dramatically. Balas Glory who had twice won unfancied, was backed down spiritedly despite jockey Jagdeesh being astride. Spark of Solitaire also came in for sustained support. Balas Glory was taken on a start to finish mission, with Spark of Solitaire racing in about the fourth position along the rails, with Braavo on his outside. Spark of Solitaire brushed the false rails midway through and then went wide, taking Braavo along at the final bend. Kingdofdreams was a detached last. Balas Glory brought the field into view but under pressure he began to drift out virtually ending on the edge of the grass track, also taking Spark of Solitaire wide with him. Kingdomofdreams slipped through the rails and picked up steam and won by a widening margin of three lengths. Balas Glory held off Spark of Solitaire for the third spot while Braavo finished a poor fourth. Balas Glory reportedly splayed his shoes.
Padmanabhan trained Elusive Way had given indication of turning out into a top class sprinter when she won during the summer season in a very impressive manner. Quoted at miserly odds despite the favourites taking a knocking in the preceding races, Elusive Way vindicated such an expectation. Jockey David Allan settled Elusive Way in second position till the final bend and thereafter the daughter of Elusive Way smoothly accelerated and went away for a facile win. Amazer, who chased the winner in the straight, was the best of the beaten brigade.
The races meant for two year olds had always been the preserve of Kunigal Stud Farm’s produce in the early part of the season. However, this time out, the progeny of Sans Craintes Stud Farm’s now deceased stallion Midtown dominated the show to occupy the first two slots through his progeny. Midtown Magic put in a speedy display to lead the field but was overhauled by Speed Boat with a furlong out. Speed boat won well and as jockey Silver De Sousa put it, the filly will relish a longer trip than the five and half furlongs that she essayed. It is a pity that Midtown (Danehill) covered just one season before a twisted gut caused his premature death. African Queen who was the on money favourite, was outpaced from the word go and ended a dismal third.
Kripa from trainer Puttanna’s yard was backed down with strong conviction to win the M S Krishnappa Memorial Cup, a seven furlong race for horses rated 40 to 65. Glitterato, who was been a letdown time and again, was the second favourite, with muted support for Apollinaire. In the event, Neil Darashah trained Apollinaire proved too good in the hands of jockey Ryan Marshall and sped away from the opposition inside the final furlong to win capably from The Contender who was a big failure as a favourite at Mysore. Kripa, who was outpaced in the early part, ran on to finish a poor third.
Savvy Concept continues to attract punters despite having disappointed on all the occasions when he has run as a favourite. Yet again, he cornered all the support in the mile long Beloved Princess Plate. Lesser fancied Rip Van Winkle led all the way and skipped away from the field to record an impressive win over the favourite.
Seven Heaven was touted as a betting certainty in the 1200 metres Bellary Plate. After engaging Ailsa in the fight for supremacy in the straight, Seven Heaven got strong inside the final furlong and won with something to spare. Ailsa faded out from the scene. Gold Tern dragged himself to limelight by finishing a suggestive second.
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