ENARADA, Bangalore, July 13, 2014
An unmatchable and majestic Sunday afternoon at the 27th edition of Kingfisher Derby saw a new page being written in the history of the regal sport of horse racing.
Be Safe galloped through the race and conquered the finish line to be rightfully crowned as the winner of the Silver Horse Trophy.
Trained by Mallesh Narredu and jockeyed by Suraj Narredu took the crowd’s breath away with an exhilarating performance!
Culebra and Tiger Tops, the runner’s up, gave Be Safe stiff competition as racing enthusiasts held their breath up till the very last seconds of the race. Be Safe’s owner Dr M. A. M. Ramaswamy took home Rs 1,22,51,250,00 as prize money and was immensely proud of his achievement.
The trophy was received by the trainer Mallesh Narredu on Dr Ramaswamy’s behalf from Mr. Samar Singh Sheikhawat, Senior Vice President, Marketing, United Breweries Ltd. and Mr. Harimohan Naidu, Chairman, BTC.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Samar Singh Sheikhawat, Senior Vice President, Marketing, United Breweries Ltd. said, “Synonymous as the King of all Derbies, the excitement and thrill of the Kingfisher Derby is unmatched. This iconic race encompasses glamour, equestrian power and elegance. It is spectacular to see Bangaloreans coming together to celebrate this regal sport. I would like to congratulate the winner and thank the racing enthusiasts whose passion for the sport has helped this event become a charismatic symbol for the city of Bangalore.”
