The Mumbai meeting got off to a strong start with Race 1 – The Sonny Brar Trophy, a Class II contest for horses rated 60 to 86, run over 2000 metres at 2:30 PM on Sunday, 8 February 2026. In one of the early highlights of the Mumbai race result 8 February, Golden Dancer produced a polished staying performance, landing the opener in 2:04:622 under Akshay Kumar for trainer Dallas Todywalla. The winner carried the colours of Mr D R Thacker rep DT Racing & Breeders LLP, Mr Mukul Sonawala, Mr Girish S Mehta & Mrs Rashmee A Amersey rep So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd, setting the tone for a competitive afternoon at Mahalaxmi.
Settled into a comfortable rhythm through the early stages, Golden Dancer travelled sweetly as the field sorted itself out over the first circuit. Akshay Kumar judged the fractions well, keeping the filly balanced before asking him to lengthen approaching the final bend. Once produced in the straight, Golden Dancer responded decisively, quickening clear and asserting his authority in the closing furlong to seal a deserved victory.
Endurance (J: Yash Narredu, T: Imtiaz A. Sait) kept on resolutely to claim second, doing his best work late after being ridden with patience. Exuma (J: N. S. Parmar, T: M. K. Jadhav) stayed on for third, ensuring a competitive finish behind the clear winner.
With the opener safely in the books, attention now turns to the Mathradas Goculdas Trophy at 3:00 PM, as the Mumbai Special Race Day continues to build toward its headline contests.
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