The prestigious Nizam’s Gold Cup (Gr.2) is one of the destinations for top horses in the business from around the country. Usually the competition is tough with some closely matched thoroughbreds vying for supremacy. This time however, the towering presence of Star Superior, a special talent competently nursed by trainer Rajesh Narredu, made the other rivals of a small field look like lesser mortals. Contrary to the universal belief that despite giving a good chunk of weight Star Superior would have it easy, the 2000 meter race panned out in a manner that left the spectators spell bound. And the result showcased the mettle of a thoroughbred that showed what it takes to be a champion and a jockey who displayed nerves of steel in a crunch situation – a case of separating the men from the boys! In the end, Star Superior’s was a dramatic victory with a suspenseful climax not rare in the glorious sport of horseracing. Such finishes is what makes the sport a truly pulsating one!
