Alfonsine Dominates the Mile to Secure Sunday Cup Victory
Alfonsine triumphed in the Karnataka Mile Championship Cup on July 26, leading a day of competitive results. Jockey Yash guided the S. John-trained winner to a comfortable finish in the afternoon's featured 1,600m event.
The Main Event: Alfonsine Takes Center Stage
In the highlight of Sunday’s racing schedule on July 26, Alfonsine delivered a commanding performance to capture the Karnataka Mile Championship Cup. Competing over a distance of 1,600 meters, the horse secured the top spot under the guidance of jockey Yash. Owned by Mr. P. Arun Kumar and trained by S. John, the favorite justified investor confidence by clocking a time of 1m 35.44s. Mayne Magic followed in second, with Nonpariel and Galahad filling the remaining frame positions.
Sprints and Surprises Across the Card
The afternoon featured several sprint contests over 1,200 meters, showcasing both favorites and long shots. In the first division of the Lumbini Stud Plate, Akitania pulled off an upset at odds of 141, edging out Perfect Attitude and Sappora. Conversely, the second division saw the favorite, Valiant Stream, clinch a decisive 5-1/2 length victory for trainer S. Attaollahi.
The Esquire Plate was divided into two sections. Act Of Kindness, the favorite in the second division, secured a win for jockey Trevor and trainer Prasanna Kumar. Meanwhile, the first division went to Auspicious King, who outpaced the favorite, Aristocratic Queen, to finish in 1m 11.90s.
Additional Results and Payouts
The Admiral Henry John Rous Trophy (1,400m) produced one of the most substantial payouts of the day. Ziva, ridden by A. Asbar, emerged victorious at odds of 237, resulting in a carryover for the Exacta pool after no winning tickets were found. In the 1,200m Salazaar Plate, Aquastic finished three lengths clear of Stellantis to provide jockey Akshay K. with another win on the card.
- Jackpot: Rs. 6,46,979
- Runner up: Rs. 27,728
- Treble (ii): Rs. 2,353
- Mini Jackpot: Rs. 1,54,477 (carried over)
Source: The Hindu — Races
