Ramiel Triumphs in Bangalore St. Leger as Season Honors Announced

In a tactical display of stamina, the Bharath Singh-trained Ramiel secured the Zavaray S. Poonawalla Bangalore St. Leger (2,800m) on July 31. Jockey Antony Raj executed a patient ride, holding the gelding in the rear third of the field until the 600m marker. After maneuvering to the outside in the final stretch, Ramiel surged past Duke Of Tuscany in the closing 50 meters to win the day’s marquee event.

St. Leger Stakes and Divisional Results

Ramiel’s victory was shared by a syndicate of owners including Joydeep Datta Gupta, Sanjay Datta Gupta, and the Estate of Late Sumit Mazumder, among others. The gelding, bred by Tegbir Brar at Dashmesh Stud Farm, defeated runner-up Duke Of Tuscany and third-place finisher Dyf. The final time for the grueling distance was recorded at 2 minutes and 58.29 seconds.

The concluding day featured nine races with the following notable outcomes:

• Champion Trainer Trophy (Div. II): Force Of Nature, ridden by Sai Kiran, claimed the 1,600m sprint.
• Leading Stud Cup: Regal Reality, piloted by Akshay Kumar, secured victory in 1 minute and 24.25 seconds.
• Karnataka Governor’s Trophy: Royal Legacy took the 1,600m event under jockey G. Vivek.
• Champion Jockey Cup (Div. I): Waitara, ridden by Antony Raj, won the 1,200m contest.

Season Statistical Leaders

The conclusion of the meet finalized the seasonal standings for Bangalore’s racing elite. Prasannar Kumar took the title of leading trainer with 27 victories, while Akshay Kumar secured the champion jockey crown with an identical win count. Among apprentices, Pavan emerged as the top Indian jockey claiming allowance with 11 wins.