Ashwa Bravo wins Golconda 2000 Guineas in style

Trainer M. Srinivas Reddy’s Ashwa Bravo (Suraj Narredu up) won the HRC Golconda 2000 Guineas (Gr.2), the stellar attraction of Monday’s (Jan.18) races. The winner is owned by Mr. Ravinder Pal Singh Chauhan, Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla, Mrs. Behroze Z. Poonawalla rep. Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Yohan Z. Poonawalla, Ms. Delna Z. Poonawalla & Ms. Simone Z. Poonawalla. ‘Classic Jockey’ Suraj Narredu, who is enjoying a dream run this winter by winning almost every Classic across the country, had it all covered as he confidently kept his mount in third position till the 600m. When the field entered the straight, Ashwa Bravo spurted to take over from the long-time leader Hidden Hope and cruised to win the coveted event by a comfortable margin. Akshay Kumar rode three winners on the day.