The spotlight at Mahalaxmi Racecourse shone brightly on Race No. 3, The Karl Umrigar Salver, a Class I contest for horses rated 80 and upward (60–79 eligible), run over 1400 metres on Sunday, 28 December 2025, with the field breaking from the gates at 2:30 PM. In a performance that stood out on a day packed with quality action, Ataash delivered a polished victory under A. Omkar for trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy, clocking 1:24:085.
Owned by Mrs Bakhtawar B. Chenoy, Miss Nazzak B. Chenoy, Ms Ameeta Mehra rep. Mehra Stud And Agricultural Farms Pvt Ltd & Mr Govind Gandhi, the winner underlined his class against strong opposition. The afternoon’s action added another notable chapter to the Mumbai race result 28 December, reflecting the depth of competition on this special race day.
Settling into a comfortable rhythm through the early stages, Ataash travelled with purpose as the field negotiated the bend. Omkar waited patiently before asking his mount to quicken approaching the final furlong, and the response was immediate. Once angled into the clear, Ataash lengthened smoothly, asserting control in the closing stages to secure a decisive verdict without being fully extended.
Christophany finished a creditable second, ridden by Ramswarup and trained by Imtiaz A. Sait, keeping the winner in sight for much of the run home. Chagall, under Neeraj Rawal for trainer P. Shroff, stayed on resolutely to claim third place, rounding out a competitive top three in this quality renewal.
With The Karl Umrigar Salver decided, attention now turns swiftly to the next highlight on the card, The Lt. Col. Govind Singh (VRC) Trophy at 3:00 PM, as the Mumbai meeting continues to build towards its feature moments.
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