Fine Silver, Yaara Yaara, Maana and African Gold impress in Bengaluru workouts

Fine Silver, Yaara Yaara, Maana and African Gold were among the standouts during morning exercise in Bengaluru on Tuesday, August 18, when a session of timed works and gate practice was reported.

The report catalogued efforts over multiple distances, including 600m, 1,000m, 1,200m, 1,400m and 1,600m, plus gate practice on inner sand, with each horse listed alongside its rider, recorded time and a brief comment on the performance.

At 600m, Moon Oracle (Antony) posted 39.5 and "strode out well," while Golden Mist (Rajesh K) covered the distance in 40.5 and "moved well." In a separate 600m set, Arc Of Life (rb) returned 45 and was described as "easy," and Rojo (Laxman S) clocked 42 and was noted as having "impressed."

Over 1,000m Sindoor (Antony) recorded 1-14 with a 600/43.5 split and was "in fine trim." Born To Rise (Darshan) ran 1-15 with 600/44 and "shaped well," while Transformative (Laxman S) did 1-12.5 with 600/43 and "strode out well."

Among the 1,200m gallops, Yaara Yaara (Antony) returned 1-25, 1,000/1-10, 600/41.5 and was said to have "moved fluently." Maana (Laxman S) did 1-27, 1,000/1-11.5, 600/43.5 and was described simply as "pleased," with Fine Silver (R. Pradeep) posting 1-26, 1,000/1-11.5, 600/43 and noted as having "impressed." Other 1,200m performers included Mandate, Winfield, Majestic Legacy, Evermore and Aristocratic Queen with the times and comments recorded in the session.

In longer work, Stud Poker (Antony) covered 1,400m in 1-47 with a (1,400-600) 58 and was "eased up," Inspire (Antony) did 1-44.5 with (1,400-600) 58 and was "easy," and Czar (Antony) completed 1,600m in 1-57 with sectional times 1,400/1-41.5, 1,200/1-28, 1,000/1-14.5, 600/46 and was reported to have "moved well."

Gate practice on the inner sand over 1,200m featured African Gold (R. Pradeep) at 1-18 with (1,200-600) 38 and "jumped out smartly." Big B (Rajesh K) and Il Volo (Kiran Rai) did 1-24, (1,200-600) 40 with the former finishing four lengths ahead; other pair and individual efforts included Pledge, Agrador, Invincible, Honey Pot, Mericle Beauty, Tiger Bay, Dynamic Force, Supernal, Royal Jewel and Star Glory with their recorded times and brief notes.

The piece was published on August 18, 2026 at 07:44 pm IST, and the publisher's comment guidelines state that comments must be in English and in full sentences.