Andre’ Clinches S. Rangarajan Memorial Trophy at Hyderabad Races
Trainer Bharat Singh's Andre’ lived up to expectations as the betting favorite, securing a victory in the featured S. Rangarajan Memorial Trophy. The win highlighted a day of competitive racing at the Hyderabad Race Club on August 3.
Key takeaways
- Andre’ won the 1,600m S. Rangarajan Memorial Trophy as the betting favorite under jockey Antony Raj S.
- Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh secured two wins on the card with Excalibur and Madante.
- Madante recorded the largest winning margin of the day, finishing 11-1/2 lengths ahead in the Bakhtawar Plate.
- The total jackpot for the August 3 race meet paid out ₹1,221 to 419 ticket holders.
Andre’ Secures Feature Race at Hyderabad
In the primary attraction of Monday's racing calendar at the Hyderabad Race Club, the Bharat Singh-trained Andre’ justified his status as the favorite. Ridden by jockey Antony Raj S, the horse claimed the S. Rangarajan Memorial Trophy (1,600m) with a time of 1m, 40.55s. The winning entry is owned by a syndicate including Mrs. Anasuya Gupta and Mr. Abhiroop Gupta representing A.G. Bloodstock LLP, alongside Miss. Ameeta Mehra, Mr. Atul Singh, and Mr. Shantanu Sharma.
The race saw One Nation finish second by a margin of 3/4 lengths, followed by Racing Ruler and China Town. Krystallos was a non-starter in the event. Following the race, Ramesh Rangarajan presented the trophy to Bharat Singh in the presence of HRC chairman R. Surender Reddy.
Dominant Performances Across the Card
The afternoon featured several other significant wins, including a lopsided victory by Madante in the Bakhtawar Plate (1,400m). Under the guidance of Akshay Kumar, Madante surged ahead to win by 11-1/2 lengths. In the Rachakonda Trophy (1,200m), Diligence, owned by the Poonawalla family and trained by Laxman Singh, comfortably beat the field by 3 lengths.
- Kothagudem Plate (1,200m): Excalibur, also ridden by Antony Raj S, secured a win for trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh.
- Hyderabad Plate (1,600m): N R I Superpower edged out Get Lucky by a narrow head margin.
- Hyderabad Race Club Plate: Stars Envied took Division II, while Fox Worth claimed Division I to close the day.
Official Results and Betting Returns
Betting enthusiasts saw favorites succeed in multiple races, including Stars Envied and Fox Worth. The jackpot for the day paid out ₹1,221 to 419 winning tickets, while the second mini jackpot returned ₹1,016. Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh concluded the meet with a double, overseeing victories for both Excalibur and Madante.
Source: The Hindu — Sport
Related stories
Doley's Hat-Trick Propels FC Raengdai to Top of Group D After Seven-Goal Thriller
Dravidian University Launches 10-Day Cricket League to Boost Student Athletics
Undercover and Fourth Wing Lead Inner Sand Exercises During Monday Morning Trials
