Arjun Mangalorkar opened his account in the Winter Season with Kyles Of Bute, who floored a quality field by producing a sparkling turn of foot in the final furlong and lifting The Dariya Daulat Trophy, the feature event in a small card of seven races at Bangalore on Saturday. With the going continuing to be on the slower side, the fitness and preparation of the horses played a key role in deciding the results of most of the races. The ability to gallop in these conditions was a huge advantage, and Kyles Of Bute highlighted this point by winning his first race in the highest Class at this centre. Padmanabhan's Red Renegade was the only three-year-old in this field. He had won the Colts Classic at Hyderabad recently, and progressed to this elite group. Red Renegade had been given a nice mock race a couple of weeks ago. The free-running horse was expected to carry the bottom weight to victory. The seven-furlong trip was ideally suited to this well-bred colt, and there was no doubt that this Placerville progeny would act in these conditions. He started as a firm favourite ahead of Attaolahi's Silken Thomas and Irfan Ghatala's Firezone. The first half of this race was run on expected lines. Appu took Red Renegade on a start-to-finish mission and dictated terms to Silken Thomas, Einstein, Fleeting Arrow and Kyles Of Bute. The rest of the runners were spread right across the track with Firezone gracing the wrong end of the field. Red Renegade led into the straight, but the moment Appu asked him for an effort, the big made horse began to shorten his strides. He stopped like a pricked balloon and allowed every single horse to go past him. It became obvious that the horse was in distress. Chris Hayes ridden Silken Thomas assumed control of the proceedings at the bend and opened a fair lead over Kyles Of Bute. The two of them began to pull away from the rest. John's relentless efforts with Kyles Of Bute proved to be fruitful as the four year old dug deep into his reserves and found the extra bit required in such a situation. He managed to hit the front and stayed there, withstanding a belated challenge from Firezone. The latter was a trifle unlucky, as he was unable to extricate himself from a traffic jam at the top of the straight. Apprentice Khurshad rode without a whip, despite which, Firezone devoured ground in the final stages of the race. Silken Thomas was able to hold on to his third spot. Red Renegade was reported to have burst a blood vessel at the top of the straight. It was a pathetic sight to see the one time champion Fleeting Arrow trailing this field and finishing more than a hundred metres behind the winner. The only other trophy event in the day's card was The Gangavathi Trophy, a maiden's event for three year olds. Many well-performed maidens were pitched into this race. The highest rated amongst this lot was Leonardo. By virtue of having finished second behind Sprint Star in the Summer Colts Trial Stakes, this maiden was rated at 75. On sheer ratings, he was way ahead of the others. Accordingly, this Irfan-trainee was installed as an odds-on choice to win this race. There was quiet support for the fashionably bred pair of Cinnamon Rose and Stormy Affair, who were both looking well in the parade ring. In a fast run race, no-hoper Captain's Lover made the early pace and brought them into view. Stormy Affair took over at the bend and set sail for home. The small made filly began to shorten her strides under pressure, and was soon passed by Leonardo. With Paswan making free use of the whalebone, the favourite drew away from the pack. Just as his supporters began to cheer, jockey D'Souza and Cinnamon Rose appeared on the scene. The filly proved to be far superior to Leonardo, as she just waltzed away from him. The daughter of Razeen showed that she belongs to a much higher Class. A hard-ridden Tuthmosis retained the third spot ahead of a late-finishing Devil Grandma. The day started with a victory for the unbackable Star Presence. On paper, the filly was so much superior to her not so fit opponents that she was quoted at a miserly 40/100, but her performance on the track did not warrant such a price. She was fully extended to post a hard-fought victory over Dramatic Dancer and Ahira. Early leader Noble Sacrifice led till the home turn and retired from the fray. She is getting ready to win a similar event later in the season. Ganapathy's First Of A Legend and Narredu's Son Of The Soil cornered most of the betting in a mile race for horses in Class IV. While Zambezi Sun and Brigade's Pride tore away in front, Prakash and Suraj were content to bide their time at the back. They expected the front-runners to come back to them. They did not bargain for the extra acceleration shown by the Appu-ridden Brigades Pride. The gelding revelled in these conditions and scampered away from the rest. He had such a huge lead in the final furlong that, barring a miracle or a mishap, it was impossible for the others to go close to him. First Of A Legend was flat out to finish a respectable second ahead of Super Spear. Prakash was soon rewarded for his hard work, when he scored a fluent victory with Ganapathy's Star Assembly. Dhariwal-trained Six Shooter was a marginal favourite in this race. Chris Hayes took Six Shooter into an early lead but soon realized that his horse wasn't good enough to win today. They were passed by Star Assembly and Coorg Honey in the final furlong, before losing the third place to Superb Style near the winning post. Star Assembly won with authority and is sure to progress from his current mark. Coorg Honey, who looked extremely well in the paddock, may be better suited over a slightly longer trip. Pradeep Annaiah trained Youre Chilubuli was the most popular winner of the day. The three-year-old was set to carry the bottom weight over a sprinting trip. Although this horse had never touched the board in his career, his morning track trials and paddock looks inspired confidence amongst the racegoers. He was accorded strong support in the betting rings. Jockey PS Chouhan was a picture of confidence as he allowed Suraj ridden Carnival Of Joy to lead him into the straight. The favourite was soon put in top gear, and making full use of his weight advantage, was able to go clear of the rest. The late rushing Voodoo Moon was able to finish ahead of Enduring Speed and a tired Carnival Of Joy. The day ended with narrow victory for Irfan Ghatala's Soberano. He won at the expense of Stone Of Destiny, who ran one of his best races in recent memory. Apprentice Khurshad was unable to control Soberano in the early stages of this race, as the horse became too keen and hit the front. Not wanting to fight the horse, he allowed him to keep going and was lucky to hold on to his slender advantage. The other runners led by Inspiring Trust were under tremendous pressure to touch the board.