Trainer Sulaiman Attaollahi’s three straight Derby victories. Sandesh’s high-five. Public rage Serjeant At Arms’ classic double and the record 17 crore transactions at the tote were the highlights of the Kingfisher Ultra Derby. And the fact that most regulars and first timers struck gold, seven favourites coming through in the nine-event card made it a highly satisfying sport outing on D-day.
The champion colt Serjeant At Arms proved best in the big test. The star performer from the Nanoli Stud Farm settled the issue even before the race came on a boil in the blue riband of the season and that effectively illustrates that this classic son of Rahy’s Serenade is in a class of his own. Sandesh rates him high. Khusroo Dhunjibhoy emphatically disclosed that this is just the start and more will follow in the months ahead. And the unassuming pro Sulaiman simply said: “Good horses make good trainers and I’m lucky to have a good `Serjeant’ in my yard.
24 авг 2024
