Cold winds couldn’t slow the action as top stables pressed on with serious work at the Champ de Mars.
Weather & Track Conditions:
In stark contrast to the previous day, the Champ de Mars was blanketed in overcast skies, with cold and windy conditions prevailing throughout the morning. Despite the chilly breeze, serious gallops went ahead as scheduled, as preparations continue to intensify for the upcoming racing season.
Trainers in Action:
Fast Work:
Horses from the yards of Preetam Daby, Carl Hewitson, and Selvom Mootien engaged in fast workouts, making the most of the cooler weather.
Trotting and Light Canters:
The stables of Vincent Allet, Ramapatee Gujadhur, and Rameshwar Gujadhur opted for lighter exercise routines, focusing on trotting and light canters.
Highlights of the Morning:
- Cider House Rules produced an eye-catching 800m workout at the start of the session, making an immediate impression.
- Cumbre Vieja delivered a fluent 1000m gallop, accelerating strongly in the home straight.
- Bless My Path & Grande Rosalie: Preetam Daby's highest-rated runner, Bless My Path, paired up with filly Grande Rosalie for a smooth 800m gallop.
- Royal Sovereign & Times New Roman galloped together over 800 metres, with Royal Sovereign edging ahead in the uphill section.
- Alpine Challenge, absent from racing since 2023, continued his preparation with a solo 400m gallop, showing a sharp turn of foot in the straight and signalling readiness for a comeback.
- Krim & Unsung Hero both sported hoods during their respective gallops.
Xavion worked solo while fitted with a drop noseband, suggesting tactical gear adjustments from his stable.
