In a thrilling display at the MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, Sunday 28th December 2025, Race 7, The D. W. Reid Plate, a Class V contest for Indian horses rated 1 to 26 aged four years and over, unfolded over 1600m with excitement from start to finish. Lightning Blaze (J: K. Nazil), trained by Narendra Lagad and owned by Mr Dharrit Shah & Mr Henit Y. Shah representing Zwenzi Traders & Advisors Pvt. Ltd., surged ahead in commanding style to secure a memorable victory, cementing his place among the top contenders this season. This Mumbai race result 28 December confirms Lightning Blaze’s reputation as a frontrunner in middle-distance races.
From the outset, Lightning Blaze settled comfortably in mid-division, conserving energy while keeping a close eye on the leaders. As the field entered the home stretch, Nazil expertly guided him to the outside, unleashing a decisive burst of speed that left rivals trailing. With flawless timing and measured acceleration, Lightning Blaze crossed the finish line with authority, leaving no doubt about his supremacy on the day.
The runner-up honours went to Maratha Admiral (J: N. S. Parmar, T: M. K. Jadhav), who chased the winner doggedly but had to settle for second. Baleno (J: Bhawani Singh, T: Karthik Ganapathy) finished strongly to claim third, ensuring the top three were closely contested and highlighting the competitive spirit of the race.
With Race 7 concluded, attention now turns to the Ram Zodge Plate at 05:00 PM, promising another exciting test of stamina and strategy in this special race day at Mumbai.
Stay tuned to RaceBuzz as attention shifts to the next contest of the Mumbai Meeting 2025–2026.