The exercise report released after the 9 a.m. session showed a busy programme across the inner and outer sand tracks, ranging from 600 m sprints to 1 600 m gallops. Trainers and jockeys used the session to gauge fitness ahead of the upcoming race calendar.
On the inner sand, African Gold (R. Pradeep) clocked a swift 39 seconds over 600 m, while Kiss Of Grey (Prabhakaran) and Shining Ways (Darshan) posted 1‑21 and 1‑5.5 over 1 200 m and 1 000 m respectively, the former finishing four lengths ahead of his rival.
The outer sand saw Stud Poker (Girish) record 45.5 seconds over 600 m, with Irish Coffee (Anish) matching the same time. Routing Run (Prabhakaran) and Qualify (rb) finished together in 43 seconds, and Iconic (Darshan) beat Ashwa Balwan (rb) by five lengths, both posting 44‑second times.
Longer gallops highlighted Act Of Kindness (Girish) covering 1 200 m in 1‑25 with a 1‑10.5 split at 1 000 m and a 41‑second final 600 m, described as a “fine display.” Echo Of Hooves (Saddam H) and Evolvita (Darshan) were level at the finish after a 1‑29.5 1 200 m effort, while Star Studded (Saddam H) turned a six‑length deficit into a two‑length win over Gordon (Darshan) in a 1‑43.5 1 200 m run.
Siege Storm (Chetan) and Prokofiev (Chetan) also impressed, both completing the 1 200 m in 1‑22.5 and 1‑25 respectively, with solid final 600 m times of 43 seconds. Bulletproof (P. Trevor) and Aquastic (P. Trevor) posted 45‑second and 44‑second final 600 m splits, indicating good stamina.
The 1 600 m gallops featured Moonveil (P. Trevor) leading with a 2‑0 overall time and a 44‑second final 600 m, while Theos (P. Trevor) and Winfield (Aleemuddin) followed closely, the latter finishing attractively with a 42‑second last 600 m.
Gate practice sessions added further insight. Rojo (Laxman S) and Agrador (R. Pradeep) finished level over 1 200 m, while The Archer (P. Trevor) and Amazing Attraction (Salman) both recorded smart jumps and solid times, suggesting readiness for upcoming hurdle events.
Trainers are expected to use these exercise figures to fine‑tune race plans, and punters will be watching the performances of the highlighted horses as the next race meetings approach.