The competitive edge of the evening card at the Mumbai Meeting 2025/26 came to the fore in Race 5, The Truefitt & Hill Royal Heritage Cup, a Class V handicap for Indian horses rated 1 to 26 over 1400 metres on Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at 07:00 PM. Delivering a decisive performance, Ministry Of Time (J: P. Trevor) claimed top honours for trainer Aman Altaf Hussain, clocking 1:23:186. The winner, owned by Mrs Pragya Devgan & Mr Ritvik Devgan rep Niche Agriculture & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mr Waahiid Ali Khan rep Sshaawn Horses and Sports Pvt Ltd, Mr Anil Saraf & Mrs Ayesha A Hussain, showcased both balance and finishing power to outclass the field.
In what shaped up as a telling Mumbai race result 22 March contest, the race unfolded at a genuine tempo with runners jostling for early position. Ministry Of Time was settled comfortably off the pace, with P. Trevor biding his time before making a calculated move approaching the final bend. Once angled into the straight, the filly quickened impressively, asserting dominance inside the final furlong and drawing clear with authority.
Ashwa Ankara (J: Vivek G., T: Sangramsinh N. Joshi) ran on gamely to secure second, staying on without quite threatening the winner, while Saseka (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Adhirajsingh Jodha) finished third after a steady effort through the stretch. The trio were well clear of the remainder, underlining the strength of their performances in this handicap event.
With this result in the books, attention now turns swiftly to the upcoming The Racing Journalists Trophy at 07:30 PM, where another competitive field is set to keep the momentum of the evening intact.
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