Diamond Hunter races to easy win

Bengaluru, Dec. 5: Michael Eshwer-trained Diamond Hunter, brilliantly guided by K.P.G. Appu, claimed the Bangalore Turf Club Trophy, the feature event of the races held here on Saturday.

After tracking favourite Originality into the straight, Diamond Hunter stormed to the lead to post a comfortable win.

The results:

1. The December Plate 1200 metres: Aprillia (C.D. Hayes) 1, Missoni 2, Make My Day 3, Juno 4. Won by: 5L, 1-1/2L, 2-3/4L. Time: 1:15.07. Winner trained by: J.S. Dhariwal.

2. The Planetarium Plate 1600 metres: Saddle Queen (C.D. Hayes) 1, Mind Me 2, Spread A Smile 3, Gordian Knot 4. Won by: Distance, 4-3/4L, 3-3/4L. Time: 1:40.98. Winner trained by: J.S. Dhariwal. Not run: Yes We Can.

3. The Sirsi Plate (Division-II) 1100 metres: Amar Prem (R. Koch) 1, She’s A Lady 2, Kickingking 3, Black Beauty 4. Won by: 2-1/2L, 2-3/4L, 5-1/2L. Time: 1:08.28. Winner trained by: Satish Narredu. Not run: Rocking Rock.

4. The Sohna Stud Plate (Division-I) 1200 metres: Sugar Ray (C. D. Hayes) 1, Cart Wheel 2, Logans Run 3, Affirmed Crown 4. Won by: 3L, 1-3/4L, 3/4L. Time: 1:13.68. Winner trained by: S.S. Attaollahi.

5. The Sirsi Plate (Division-I) 1100 metres: Sunnyland (Harish) 1, Amiable Lady 2, Corleone 3, High Gleam 4. Won by: Short-head, 1L, 3-1/2L. Time: 1:09.10. Winner trained by: Warren Singh.

6. The Bangalore Turf Club Trophy 1200 metres: Diamond Hunter (K.P.G. Appu) 1, Originality 2, Atlantus 3, Celestial Son 4. Won by: 3-1/4L, 3/4L, 3/4L. Time: 1:14.06. Winner trained by: Michael Eshwer.

7. The Kumararajah M.A.M. Muthiah Trophy 1400 metres: Dante’s Peak (David Allan) 1, Luckynumberslevin 2, Arabian Memories 3, Movie Queen 4. Won by: 4-3/4L, Nose, 2-3/4L. Time: 1:28.18. Winner trained by: S. Padmanabhan.

8. The Sohna Stud Plate (Division-II). 1200 metres: Valid Epectation (R. Marshall) 1, So Much More 2, Distinctly Ahead 3, Astounding Blue 4. Won by: 2-3/4L, 1L, Nose. Time: 1:14.34. Winner trained by: Arjun Mangalorkar.

Dividends paid at Hyderabad
1st race: W: Rs 6. P: Rs 5, Rs 8, Rs 11. SHP: Rs 23. F: Rs 24. Q: Rs 21. T: Rs 62 (793).
2nd race: W: Rs 7. P: Rs 5, Rs 21, Rs 8. SHP: Rs 82. F: Rs 101. Q: Rs 84. T: Rs 246 (295).
3rd race: W: Rs 13. P: Rs 6, Rs 5, Rs 12. SHP: Rs 20. F: Rs 20. Q: Rs 9. T: Rs 72 (990).
4th race: W: Rs 16. P: Rs 7, Rs 7, Rs 20. SHP: Rs 19. F: Rs 35. Q: Rs 19. T: Rs 312 (134).
5th race: W: Rs 60. P: Rs 15, Rs 18, Rs 7. SHP: Rs 68. F: Rs 1,206. Q: Rs 524. T: Rs 2,505 (26).
6th race: W: Rs 19. P: Rs 9, Rs 7. SHP: Rs 17. F: Rs 30. Q: Rs 11. T: Rs 129 (431).
7th race: W: Rs 9. P: Rs 7, Rs 10, Rs 9. SHP: Rs 27. F: Rs 36. Q: Rs 23. T: Rs 112 (880).
8th race: W: Rs 277. P: Rs 31, Rs 13, Rs 9. SHP: Rs 42. F: Rs 2,032. Q: Rs 575. T: Rs 4,972 (24).
Treble: Rs 1,477 (60).
Jackpot Consolation: Rs 314 (405).
Jackpot: Rs 74,298 (4).