Horses participating in the Indian Derby galloping on a track as a part of their training for the race. The horse which wins Derby is considered as India's champion horse. Photo: Vivek Bendre
The competing horses proceed to other training activities after their rounds around the course. These horses start training as early as 5.30 am. Photo: Vivek Bendre
As a part of the training routine a horses enters the pool where they are made to walk. Photo: Vivek Bendre
The horses swim in the pool to help them stay in shape ahead of the race Photo: Vivek Bendre
A horse takes a 'dust bath' which involves rolling in the sand to keep himself clean and to remove parasites from his coat. Photo: Vivek Bendre
A horse gets sprayed with water after the dust bath. The Derby will have 13 horses running the race. Photo: Vivek Bendre
A run on the treadmill is a part of the horse's training routine ahead of the Derby which is the richest race in the country. Photo: Vivek Bendre
It's finally time for breakfast after the rigorous training routine. Photo: Vivek Bendre