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Southern Empire impresses

BANGALORE: Southern Empire, Asiaticus, Einstein, Rain Splasher and Symbol Of Speed impressed when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (May 18).

Inner sand:

800m: Appeasing (Mark) 50.5, 600/38. Moved impressively.

Outer sand:

800m: Master Yoda (rb) 1-0, 600/45. Easy. The Force (F. Irani) 1-0.5, 600/46. Masurathi (rb) 55, 600/42. Impressed. Alyquin (Vijay Kumar), Courtier (rb) 1-0, 600/46. They moved freely. Star Hopeful (M. R. Singh) 1-0, 600/46. Easy. Proud Accolade (N. Rawal), Royal Flyer (rb) 58, 600/43.5. Former finished two lengths in front. Green Bax (Appu), Chief's Dream (Srinath) 56, 600/42.5. Former moved impressively and finished two lengths ahead. Amazing Gem (Suraj), Stoli Orange (Rajesh Babu) 58.5, 600/45.5. They moved freely. Solar Fire (Chandrashekar) 1-0.5, 600/47. Realtor (Rutherford) 1-0.5, 600/47. Easy. Okinawa (Shakti) 59.5, 600/45. Strode out well. Flareon (Rupesh), Ryeback (D. Singh) 56.5, 600/43. Former finished a length ahead. Raving Rocket (N. Rawal), Irish Intellect (rb) 59, 600/44.5. They moved well. Star Blue (Shakti) 1-0, 600/46. Regal Music (Trainer), Gem (Christopher) 58, 600/45. Former moved better and finished three lengths ahead. Black Berry (Appu) 58, 600/45. Moved on the bit. Rudolph Valentino (N. Rawal), Steersman (rb) 59, 600/44. Former finished three lengths in front. Einstein (Suraj), Opera Queen (Appu) 54, 600/41. Former moved attractively and finished three lengths ahead. Destiny Girl (S. Ramesh) 55.5, 600/42.5. Strode out well. Silken Star (M. R. Singh) 1-0, 600/46. Easy. Festive Season (Vivek) 58, 600/44.5. Moved well. Seriouslydangerous (A. Imran) 57, 600/44. In fine trim. Splendid Smith (rb) 1-0, 600/44. Moved on the bit. Radical Power (Asgar) 59.5, 600/46.5. Easy. South Parade (Krishnan) 59.5, 600/45.5. Moved well. Sunlight King (Shakti) 59.5, 600/44.5. Worked well. Bold Faith (D. Patel) 1-1, 600/46.5. Didjeridu (S. Ramesh) 55.5, 600/43. Pleased. Big Thrillz (Shobhan) 56.5, 600/43. Strode out well. Rebellious (Shobhan), Lucky Radiant (Shakti) 1-0, 600/45.5. Former finished four lengths ahead. Spectacular Quest (M. R. Singh) 1-0.5, 600/46. Easy. Sandokan (B. Paswan), Aspen Bay (rb) 57.5, 600/44.5. They finished together. My Winning Charm (rb) 1-0, 600/45.5. Moved freely. One Tough Guy (Chary) 57.5, 600/43.5. In fine shape. Evatina (D. Patel) 1-0.5, 600/46. Easy. Aeropostale (Shobhan) 57, 600/43. Stretched out well. Forever Elegance (D. Patel) 59.5, 600/45.5. Moved on the bit. Discman (A. Imran) 1-0, 600/46.5. Easy. Integrate (Chary) 56.5, 600/42.5. Moved fluently.

1,000m: Game Fighter (Srinath) 1-13.5, 800/54.5, 600/43. Impressed. Maximise (Chary) 1-14.5, 800/57.5, 600/44.5. In fine shape. Chiquitita (Gallagher), Carra Mia (Zia) 1-14.5, 800/57.5, 600/44. A fit pair. Republic Day (Chary) 1-15, 800/57, 600/43.5. Moved impressively. Asiaticus (Gallagher), Arizza (L. Marshall) 1-11, 800/55, 600/42.5. Former showed out. Symbol Of Speed (Srinath) 1-9, 800/54, 600/41.5. An excellent display. Friendly Fire (Deep Shanker), Lancashire (Mark) 1-12, 800/56, 600/43. They were extended and finished level.

1,200m: Boomer (rb), Rocamora (A. Imran) 1-31, 1,000/1-16, 800/1-0, 600/46.5. They moved on the bit. Aperitivo (C. Alford), Serrafina (Mark) 1-31, 1,000/1-15, 800/58, 600/45. They finished level with plenty in hand. Azraff (Qureshi) 1-28, 1,000/1-14.5, 800/58, 600/45. Moved well. Knight Of Hearts (Suraj), Super Speed (Rajesh Babu) 1-29, 1,000/1-13, 800/57.5, 600/45. They are in fine nick. Rain Splasher (Appu) 1-26, 1,000/1-10, 800/55.5, 600/43.5. In fine condition. Aashirwaad (Appu) 1-33, (1,200-600) 42. Eased up. Dasanandini (Chandrashekar) 1-28, 1,000/1-13.5, 800/58, 600/45. Pushed. Refreshing (Srinath) 1-25, 1,000/1-11, 800/54, 600/42. A fine display. Snob Value (Appu) 1-30.5, 1,000/1-15, 800/59, 600/45.5. Easy.

1,400m: Forest Knight (I. Chisty) 1-43.5, 1,200/1-27, 1,000/1-12.5, 800/57, 600/44. In good shape. Axara (Gallagher), Solar Crystal (rb) 1-46.5, 1,200/1-28.5, 1,000/1-13, 800/56.5, 600/43. Former moved impressively and finished well ahead. Ardelis (C. Alford), Mystro (Mark) 1-44.5, 1,200/1-29, 1,000/1-14.5, 800/59, 600/45.5. Former moved with plenty in hand and finished about eight lengths in front. Mystical (B. Prakash) 1-43.5, 1,200/1-29, 1,000/1-14, 800/59, 600/45.5. Moved freely.

1,600m: Southern Empire (B. Prakash), Royal Falcon (D. Patel) 1-56, 1,400/1-39.5, 1,200/1-25, 1,000/1-11, 800/56, 600/44. Former was four lengths behind at the start and finished two lengths in front with plenty in hand.

Gate practice — inner sand:

1,400m: Secret Command (rb), True Force (N. Rawal) 1-35.5, (1,400-600) 51.5. Former finished about ten lengths ahead. Fantabulous Prince (S. Ramesh), Sarvaguna Sampanna (Vijay Kumar) 1-33.5, (1,400-600) 52. Former was stretched and finished well in front. Freaky Chakra (A. Imran) 1-36, (1,400-600) 54. Jumped out well.

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