Hermod, Prokofiev, Rudra, Sativur and Mountain Jewel caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (August 18).

Inner sand:

1000m: Tropical Mist (Laxman S) 1-7.5, 600/40. In fine trim. Monterio (rb) 1-7, 600/40. Pleased.

Outer sand:

600m: Ravishing Beauty (Antony) 46. Moved on the bit. Laguna Seca (rb) 45.5. Easy.

1000m: Dufy (Vivek) 1-16, 600/45.5. Moved freely.

1200m: Hermod (Mark) 1-28.5, 1,000/1-11, 600/42. Impressed. Sativur (Mark), Mrs Brando (rb) 1-28, 1,000/1-13, 600/41.5. Former showed out. Sekhmet (rb) 1-29, 1,000/1-14, 600/43.5. Moved well. Ksepiman (rb) 1-30, 1,000/1-14, 600/46. Easy. Rudra (rb), Indian Jack (Mark) 1-29.5, 1,000/1-10.5, 600/42. Former moved fluently and finished three lengths ahead.

1400m: Mountain Jewel (Antony) 1-44, 1,200/1-27, 1,000/1-12, 600/42. Moved impressively. Whirlwind (rb) 1-44, 1,200/1-27.5, 1,000/1-12.5, 600/43.5. Moved attractively.

1600m: Prokofiev (Antony) 1-52, 1,400/1-37, 1,200/1-23, 1,000/1-9.5, 600/40.5. A pleasing display.

Outer sand — August 17:

600m: Republican Star (Rayan) 46. Easy. Magnetar (Rayan) 45. In fine trim. She’s So Beautiful (Rushal G) 43. Shaped well.

1000m: The Grey Geranium (P. Mani) 1-16, 600/43. Moved well.

1200m: Tyaaraa (Mark), Reffering (Laxman S) 1-31, 1,000/1-14.5, 600/43. They finished level. Striking Viking (Rayan) 1-26, 1,000/1-10.5, 600/42.5. Strode out well.

1400m: Moon Star (Rayan) 1-44.5, 1,200/1-29, 1,000/1-13.5, 600/43.5. In fine nick.