At the Mumbai meeting organised by the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC), the Mahalaxmi Racecourse will stage a seven-race programme on 21 March, bringing together a balanced mix of maiden and handicap contests scheduled across the evening. The card will feature runners competing over a range of distances, from sharp sprints to extended middle-distance trips, with competitive fields assembled across different classes.
Opening the proceedings at 5:00 PM, Race 1, The Mid-Day Trophy, will be run over 2000 metres with total prize money of Rs. 5,50,000. This Class IV handicap for horses rated 20 to 46 will include Allez L’Etoile, Marius, Manwar, Semurg, Bright Button, Savage Peacock, Her Charge, and Renoir. The extended trip will test stamina, with runners expected to settle early before producing their efforts in the closing stages.
Turning to the maiden division at 5:30 PM, The Racingpulse.in Trophy over 1400 metres will carry total prize money of Rs. 9,84,000. This contest for three-year-old Indian horses will feature Beast Mode, Muqaddar, Phantom Strike, Remarkable, Jumanah, Legadema, Red Rose, and Youremyeyesbaby. With several inexperienced contenders, early positioning and race-day composure will play a decisive role.
With the clock striking 6:00 PM, The Indiarace.com Trophy will be run over 1200 metres with total prize money of Rs. 12,00,000. This maiden race for three-year-olds will see Aegean Sea, Asterion, Organised Chaos, Shivalik Superstar, Wyoming, Chakar View, Funny Bunny, and Lumineer compete. The shorter distance will place emphasis on gate speed and the ability to maintain a strong early rhythm.
Mid-evening action continues at 6:30 PM, as The Race Mirror Trophy is staged over 1200 metres with total prize money of Rs. 5,00,000. This Class V handicap for horses rated 1 to 26 will include Jagger, Key West, Meadow Springs, Continental Drift, Aeon Flux, Hola Amigo, Dhahabi, and Exhalt. With closely matched ratings, the contest is expected to remain finely poised throughout.
Approaching the later segment at 7:00 PM, The Hindu Trophy will be contested over 1400 metres with total prize money of Rs. 3,75,000. This Class III handicap for horses rated 40 to 66 will feature Vegatha, Alpine Star, Spanish Eyes, Matisse, Ashwa Brazil, Joondalup, and Treat. The intermediate trip will demand a blend of speed and stamina, with tactical positioning likely to influence the outcome.
Building towards the closing stages at 7:30 PM, The Free Press Journal Trophy will be run over 1200 metres with total prize money of Rs. 7,30,000. This Class II handicap for horses rated 60 to 86 will bring together Son of a Gun, Cellini, Big Bay, Scaramouche, Liban, Destroyer, and Art Collector. The higher-rated runners will ensure a strongly contested sprint with little margin for error.
Concluding the card at 8:00 PM, The Times of India Trophy will be held over 1000 metres with total prize money of Rs. 5,50,000. This Class IV handicap for horses aged five years and above rated 20 to 46 will include Koenigsegg, Desert Classic, House of Lords, Etoile, New Yorker, Ashwa Almaty, and Ekla Cholo. The sharp sprint distance will demand a quick break and sustained finishing speed to secure a forward position.
Overall, the Mumbai Race Cards 21 March will present a structured and competitive programme at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, combining maiden races for emerging three-year-olds with handicap contests across multiple classes and distances, ensuring a varied evening of racing under the RWITC banner.
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