B Prakash 100th Classic on Southern Empire in The Indian St Leger 2007 скачать в хорошем качестве

B Prakash 100th Classic on Southern Empire in The Indian St Leger 2007

Despite all the shortcomings that have come to stay with horse-racing in the recent past, it is not difficult to find people who indulge in the game whole-heartedly and even manage to crack a joke or two on their favourite pastime. Since Southern Empire’s loss in the Indian Derby was no less than a calamity for the moneybags and genuine sport-lovers believing that it was an insult to their IQ, there were punters who said they fancied the chances of Ruben Star turning the tables on this season’s undisputed champion. Jokes apart, Southern Empire (Placerville – Stunning) lived up to his champion status and signed off his classic campaign on victorious note in the Panchshil Indian St. Leger (Gr.1) on Sunday. Ruben Star’s designated role of pacemaker for Southern Empire lasted about four-furlongs in the longest classic as the four contestants crawled in the initial stages. Even Southern Empire fought for his head with B. Prakash. Ruben Star refused to do the bidding of his connections and revolted by refusing to take any further part in the race with more than 2000-metres left after which the responsibility fell on Rain Splasher. Rain Splasher, Southern Empire and Lombardia ran in a single file till the 1000m-marker. Prakash gradually started to make his move at this stage and eventually tamed Rain Splasher before the last lap of the journey began. Malesh Narredu astride Lombardia closed in on Southern Empire and but for that fleeting second when the Imtiaz Sait trained filly created an ominous scenario, the S Ganapathy trained equine splendour completed his task in a workman-like fashion. Apart from recording various achievements in this outing, Southern Empire helped his saddle partner reach an important milestone in his career. B Prakash rode his 100th classic winner astride Southern Empire.