Prasana Kumar’s Bharat, piloted by C. Umesh, won the Nilgiris 2000 Guineas (1,400m), the second classic of the season here on Sunday (April. 21). The winner is the property of M/s. Rapar’s Galloping Stars rep. by Mr. Rajendran. Mr. Ronak J. Kimmane & Mr. Ananth Iyengar.
Bharat, who jumped out smartly, settled down to race fourth till the final bend when Umesh, who rode confidently, made his move in the straight. The colt responded well and took command in the last 150m mark to gallop past long-time leader Il Volo and take the honours ahead of late and fast finishing King’s Battalion.
1. PYKARA HANDICAP: OCEAN LOVE (P. Sai Kumar) 1, Black Label (Ashhad Asbar) 2, Authentic Bell (B. Dharshan) 3 and Sacre Couer (Koshi Kumar) 4. 2-1/2, 1/2 and 2. 1m, 16.85s. Owner: Dr. Murali Venkataswamy. Trainer: V. Ajith Kumar.
