Mr. M. A. M. Ramaswamy’s Flash Of Genius ridden by M. Venkatesh won the Nilgiris Gold Cup, the chief event of the races held here on Sunday (May 25). R. Foley trains the winner.
1. WOOD CUTTER PLATE (Div. I), (1,300m), rated 00 to 25: Magical Star (Bopanna) 1, Prince Charming (S. Manohar) 2, Viking Valor (Mukesh Kumar) 3 and Turf Fame (Huzaif) 4. Not run: Autumn Red. 1, 2 and 5-1/2. 1m 25.79s. Owners: M/s. K. S. Mandanna, S. Ganapathy, S. Vijayanambi & S. Shanker Narayanan. Trainer: Mandanna.
2. CHERAMBADI PLATE (Div. I), (1,200m), 3-y-o only (Terms): Highland Brave (Rajendra Singh) 1, Miss Sophisticated (M. Venkatesh) 2, Scent Of Roses (Ross) 3 and Emperor Of Rome (Prem) 4. 3-1/2, 2-3/4 and 2-3/4. 1m 21.23s. Owner: Mr. K. Muthu Vellaiyan. Trainer: R. Foley.
3. CHERAMBADI PLATE (Div. II), (1,200m), 3-y-o only (Terms): Miss Acclaimed (N. Rupa) 1, Apache Warrior (Rajendra Singh) 2, Vision Of Love (Casey) 3 and Night Of Passion (Prem) 4. 3, 3-1/2 and 2. 1m 22.02s. Owner: Mr. K. Muthu Vellaiyan. Trainer: R. Foley.
4. PANDALUR PLATE (1,200m), rated 80 & above: Flames Of Desire (M. Venkatesh) 1, Autumn Pearl (N. Rupa) 2, Above The Clouds (Casey) 3 and Special Edition (Ross) 4. 4, 2 and 5-1/2. 1m 21.31s. Owner: Mr. PL. Ravi. Trainer: R. Foley.
5. KALAHATTY PLATE (1,200m), 8-y-o & over, rated 40 to 65: Angelo (Prem) 1, Fly For Sure (M. Venkatesh) 2, Noble Salute (Ross) 3 and Exclusive Grey (Rajendra Singh) 4. Not run: Golden Knight. 3-1/2, 2-1/4 and 2-1/4. 1m 17.85s. Owner: Mr. K. Muthu Vellaiyan. Trainer: B. Suresh.
6. BOLD BROTHER CUP (1,300m), rated 60 to 85: Wonder Princess (Prem) 1, The Honorable (N. Rupa) 2, Kings Ransom (Casey) 3 and Commander Bond (Ross) 4. 6-1/2, 1-3/4 and 2-3/4. 1m 23.80s. Owner: Mr. Rm. Lakshmanan. Trainer: R. Foley.
7. NILGIRIS GOLD CUP (1,600m), rated 100 & above: Flash Of Genius (M. Venkatesh) 1, Emperor’s Crown (Rajendra Singh) 2, Precious Princess (Ross) 3 and Blushing Romeo (N. Rupa) 4. 3-1/4, 4 and 3-1/2. 1m 48.18s. Owner: Mr. M. A. M. Ramaswamy. Trainer: R. Foley.
8. SHANTINIKETAN PLATE (1,400m), rated 40 to 65: Forest Regent (N. Murugan) 1, Smart Star (Md. Hesnain) 2, Glorious Sight (N. Rupa) 3 and Fantasy Bay (C. A. Brisson) 4. 1/2, 1-1/2 and nk. 1m 29.43s. Owner: Mr. K. Muthu Vellaiyan. Trainer: B. Suresh.
9. WOOD CUTTER PLATE (Div. II), (1,300m), rated 00 to 25: El Presidente (Hari Krishnan) 1, Barrister (Md. Hesnain) 2, Calvin (C. A. Brisson) 3 and Rocket Flare (Kalyan Singh) 4. 3-3/4, 1 and dist. 1m 24.85s. Owner and trainer: Mr. M. J. Ayaz.
