Lena and Monterio Deliver Dominant Performances in Tuesday Track Exercises
Morning sessions on July 28 revealed sharp form among top contenders, with Lena and Monterio clocking impressive times. The gallops featured significant work on both the inner and outer sand tracks.
Inner Sand Track Highlights
Morning exercises on July 28 showcased several athletes in peak physical condition. On the inner sand, Moon Oracle opened the session with an extended 600m run in 39 seconds. Blazing Pearl, under jockey Girish, completed a 1,000m stretch in 1:07 with a final 600m in 39 seconds, demonstrating strong extension.
Technical precision was evident as Refreshment covered 1,200m in 1:23, while Redefined clocked 1:22 for the same distance, finishing the final 600m in 40 seconds. For gate practice, Count Basie recorded a 1:34 timing over 1,200m, jumping out cleanly from the stalls.
Outer Sand Performance Standouts
The outer sand track saw Lena and Monterio emerge as the morning's primary pacesetters. Lena, paired with Rayan, outshone stablemate Heimirich while clocking 1:28.5 over 1,200m. Monterio looked particularly sharp with a 1:26 finish for the 1,200m trip, maintaining an attractive stride throughout.
- Royal Legacy: Impressed observers with 1,000m in 1:13.
- Battle Crown: Finished ahead of Storm Shadow in 1:12.
- Double Scotch: Strode out well to finish 1,200m in 1:28.5.
- Ancient History: Maintained fine trim with a 43.5-second burst over 600m.
Long-Distance Conditioning
Endurance work over 1,400m featured My Solitaire and Double Vision. My Solitaire posted a time of 1:43, finishing the final 600m in 45 seconds, while Double Vision followed closely at 1:45.5. Alamgir participated in a 1,400m heat in 1:44 before being eased up during the final stages of the gallop.
Source: The Hindu — Races
