DESERT GOD V/S ALAINDAIR

CLASH OF TITANS DESERT GOD V/S ALAINDAIR
THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA GOLD CUP 2016
Multi Classic winner Desert God (Burden Of Proof-Running Flame / Kunigal Stud) from the stables of S.Padmanabhan added another feather to its cap while winning the prestigious President Of India Gold Cup (Gr.I) at Hyderabad on Sunday. It was a befitting finish to the coveted 2400 metres race with two champions Alaindair and Desert God fighting every inch of the last 300 metres. The going was on the softer side with overnight rain and intermittent showers between races.
It has been a dream run for Desert God with the 4 year old champion winning its last eight starts and its total earnings to soaring to almost 7 crores, a feat unparalleled at that age. Jockey A. Sandesh was at his best while driving home Desert God by a quarter of a length.
Sea Lord hit the front as the four runners took off followed by Booker Jones, Desert God and Alaindair. Booker Jones forged ahead near the mile marker and there was no other change in the order. Desert God started to make a forward move passing the 600 metres board and Alaidair was also quickly on its haunches. The two champions came in almost together on the home stretch and started to fight it out. Inside the last 200 metres Alaindair looked to have an upper hand from the outside but Sandesh rode like one processed close to the rails and the chestnut colt responded gallantly under wet conditions to edge out Alaindair by a long neck. A distance behind was Booker Jones in third.

[@TripWithAnkit]

one of the best race in indian race history :)

[@YogeshSharma-ve9gk]

The best race I have witnessed was in 1975 Invitation Cup at Calcutta when MIDNIGHT COWBOY BEAT HALF A CROWN.

[@routhsreyash4146]

M87ggyuii7

[@routhsreyash4146]

O0

[@vavilalasantoshkumar8223]

An Absolute Nail Biting Finish it was.

[@sameerforeva]

The moment where everyone was silent in 200mtrs after playing on Dessert God😉😁

[@krsurakshith6311]

50k win on Desert God one of the Most Heart in my Mouth Moments😅

[@princefreakasso]

Both are great champions and I watched both of them on their debut in racing. Alaindair just lost to the younger generation in this President Of India Gold Cu,. but both showed the determination,guts and tenacity of a true champion.

[@SafikAlam-bi7fd]

Nice video🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥

[@MohitKumar-fq3xz]

Mst race h

[@vickyjohn4073]

Waààaaaaa what a race

[@zahidkhan-tg2pp]

बहुत बढ़िया परफॉरमेंस

[@masooribalakrishna9539]

I really appreciate the effort of alainder at this age..

[@NishaRani-tm1nu]

Very nice horses race

[@raghavakrishna9982]

Both went neck to neck

[@zubzworld3746]

1 kg plus of Alaindair made the difference.

[@srinidhirangaswamy306]

Both fought well

[@SanjuSanju-xi8js]

👌👌👌👌👌Desort god

[@ks_filam_istodeo2021]

गुड रेस

[@surepalliveeraj6421]

Desert god King of house

[@pankajshah3422]

Jockey Srinath tried little early, if he would tried at 100 meters from the post, the result would have been different. Sanders rode superbly as David Allan did before. Great race to watch.

[@horseraces]

👍

[@bhargavyalamanchili9567]

I am not that good in racing but to my opinion srinath just whipped alandair very bad.. Instead of trying to whip he should have galloped and win... Alandair coud have win with an ease.. Its just given to desert god ...I am a horse lover... But i felt sad for alandair on that day... She was taken heavy beating to just loose the race which is pathetic

[@beinghuman2965]

@@bhargavyalamanchili9567 ur absolutely right srinath would have pushed the horse

[@jayk315]

only Srinath on Alainder can fight with Desert God

[@horseraces]

👍

[@mahadevas7105]

Yup

[@beinghuman2965]

My foot he spoiled the win by oly whipping see race properly

[@muneerali8684]

Hi3

[@yuvansh789]

Its all creation by handicapping

[@bachualam6393]

Sandals.good.rading

[@TripWithAnkit]

one of the best race in indian race history :)

[@princessfablo7295]

ankit kothari