The opening contest of the special Sunday fixture at Royal Western India Turf Club saw Race 1, The Homi Mody Trophy, a Class I handicap for horses rated 80 and upward (60 to 79 eligible), unfold over a demanding 2400 metres at 04:00 PM on 15th February 2026. In a performance that stamped his authority on the staying division, Evaldo (J: Akshay Kumar) surged clear to claim top honours for trainer Aman Altaf Hussain and owner Mr K Manoj Kumar, clocking an impressive 2:32:639. This Mumbai race result 15 February opener set an emphatic tone for the afternoon’s high-quality programme.
From the break, the field settled into a measured rhythm typical of a staying handicap, with early fractions kept honest but controlled. Evaldo travelled sweetly in mid-division, conserving energy as the leaders dictated terms through the backstretch. Approaching the final bend, Akshay Kumar angled his mount into clear running, gradually increasing pressure before asking for a decisive effort in the straight. Responding with a sustained and powerful gallop, Evaldo lengthened stride inside the final 300 metres, asserting superiority and drawing away to a convincing victory.
Runner-up honours went to Shubankar (J: Bhawani Singh, T: Karthik Ganapathy), who stayed on resolutely but found the winner a shade too strong in the closing stages. Regina Memorabilis (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Imtiaz A. Sait) filled third, battling on gamely to secure a podium finish in a competitive Class I field. The trio dominated the finish, underscoring the depth of quality in the contest.
With the curtain raised in authoritative fashion, attention now shifts to The Madras Race Club Trophy at 04:30 PM, as the Mumbai Meeting 2025/26 continues to build momentum on a compelling special race day card.
Follow RaceBuzz for every result and highlight from the Mumbai Meeting 2025/26.