Prokofiev dazzles in Nizam’s Gold Cup
The horse Prokofiev, trained by Prasanna Kumar and ridden by Antony Raj S, won the Nizam’s Gold Cup in record time. The event featured several other races, including the Himayat Sagar Trophy and the Doncaster Plate.
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This report provides results for regional horse racing enthusiasts and stakeholders in the Indian equestrian sports circuit.
Trainer Prasanna Kumar’s ward Prokofiev, ridden by Antony Raj S, sprang an upset by winning the Nizam’s Gold Cup (Gr. 2), the feature event of Monday’s (Aug. 17) race, in a record time of 2m, 3.41s. The winner is owned by Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla, Mrs. Behroze Z. Poonawalla, Mr. Yohan Z. Poonawalla, Mrs. Michelle Y. Poonawalla, Ms. Delna Z. Poonawalla, Mrs. Simone Poonawalla Pandole & Mr. Rishad N. Pandole rep. Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt. Ltd.
1. HIMAYAT SAGAR TROPHY (1,100m): FLYING FURY (G. Naresh) 1, Ek (Afroz K) 2, Her Ladyship (Mukesh K) 3 and Inderdhasnush (A.A. Vikrant) 4. 3-1/2, 3 and 2-1/4. 1m, 6.90s. ₹16 (w), 10, 13 and 24 (p). SHP: 27, THP: 76, FP: 29, Q: 19, Tanala: 198. Favourite: Flying Fury. Owner: Mr. Hussein Sultanali Nensey. Trainer: Robin R. Kondakalla.
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