Lordship, Star Symbol, Rwanda, Amendment and Bolivia caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Jan. 9).
Outer sand: 600m: Rajputana (Stephen Raj), Shield Maiden (Umesh) 46. Decisive (Stephen Raj) 45.5. Moved freely. Wonder Blaze (K.V. Baskar) 44.5. Easy. Maidstone (Kamigallu), Optimus Commander (rb) 45. They moved freely.
800m: Star Guitar (Azfar Syeed) 1-2, 600/46. Romantic Bay (Stephen Raj) 1-0, 600/45. Good.
1000m: Bolivia (C.P. Khanal), Star Proof (Iltaf Hussain) 1-10, 800/55, 600/41.5. Former who was four lengths behind at the start moved fluently and finished two lengths ahead. Annexed (Shahar Babu), Royal Rules (C.P. Khanal) 1-10, 800/56, 600/42.5. They are in fine trim. Amazing Kitten (rb) 1-12, 800/57.5, 600/42.5. Moved well. Amendment (rb), Star Ranking (Iltaf Hussain) 1-9.5, 800/54, 600/41. Former caught the eye. Katahdin (Stephen Raj) 1-10.5, 800/57, 600/44.5. Moved on the bit. Lordship (C.P. Khanal), Star Symbol (Iltaf Hussain) 1-7, 800/54, 600/41.5. They pleased.
Inner sand: 600m: Dun It Again (rb) 42. Urged. Cloud Jumper (Janardhan P) 43.5. Royal Symphony (rb) 44. Gingersnap (rb) 42.5. Urged.
800m: Mr Kool (App), Mystical Magician (rb) 57.5, 600/43. They are in good shape.
1000m: Rwanda (App) 1-10, 800/55, 600/41. Moved impressively. Parrys Corner (rb) 1-14, 800/59, 600/44. Moved freely. Royal Prestige (rb) 1-16, 800/1-1, 600/47. Storm Flag (rb) 1-14. Did pace work. Asian Warrior (S. Kamble) 1-11, 800/57, 600/42.5. Worked well. Sanctuary Cove (Kamigallu), Ganton (rb) 1-9.5, 800/56, 600/42. Former started four lengths behind and finished level.
1200m: Haran (S. Kamble) 1-31.5, (1200 to 600) 43. Easy.
Inner sand (Jan. 8):1000m: Priceless Ruler (App) 1-6, 800/52, 600/40.5. An excellent display. Lady Ascot (App) 1-12, 800/57, 600/42.5. In fine condition.