INDIAN BRED STALLION MULTITUDE’s CLASSIC VICTORY from his 1st crop
PSYCHIC STAR PSYCHES OUT THE GUINEAS FIELD
Pesi Shroff’s rising star, Psychic Star, made light work of the competition in the Gr 2 HPSL Golconda 1000 Guineas, blasting down the Hyderabad straight with all the grace of a freight train – fast, unstoppable, and leaving everything else in the dust. This precocious filly, a progeny of the legendary performer on the Indian track Multitude, was all business in the final furlong, delivering a devastating turn of foot that surely left rivals pondering if they’d entered the wrong race. With this effortless triumph, Psychic Star didn’t just win; she stamped her claim as the season’s first classic victor, much to the delight of Usha Stud Farm’s ever-growing classic roster.
Local hopefuls Maigira and Tar of Night were left scrambling for second and third places, respectively, while the supposed Bangalore “challenger” Inspire appeared to be anything but inspiring, fading well before she could make any real impact. For a horse that was billed to “spice things up,” she was about as flavourful as a bland bowl of soup.
In a field peppered with unproven runners, Psychic Star enjoyed the spotlight as the favourite, with Mother’s Grace from Mumbai trying to claim second-favourite status. But when it mattered most, jockey Vivek G – whose stock is rising faster than the odds on race day – showed why he’s becoming a trusted partner in the saddle. Navigating around a bustling inside track with the poise of a seasoned pro, he found clear running space in the final stretch. With daylight ahead, Psychic Star needed no further invitation; she blazed her way past the post, leaving spectators and competitors equally breathless.
By Tippu Sultan
