Indian jockey K Mukesh Kumar produced a notable international performance in Mauritius after guiding We Have Touchdown to victory in the Duraco Ltée Trophy at the Mauritius Turf Club Champ de Mars Racecourse. The 1650-metre Benchmark 56 contest, carrying a stake of Rs 260,000, saw Mukesh Kumar deliver a composed ride as We Have Touchdown secured a convincing success by 1.3 lengths.
We Have Touchdown, trained by A Nagadoo, completed the race in 1:40.87 and emerged as the leading performer in the three-runner contest. Carrying 60kg from barrier three, the winner held his position effectively before finishing strongly enough to account for Brave Bomber, who secured second place under jockey T Juglall.
The victory also gave Indian riding talent K Mukesh Kumar a significant moment on the international racing scene. Riding outside India, he partnered We Have Touchdown with confidence and maintained control when it mattered most. His success added an Indian dimension to an important race on the Mauritius programme and highlighted the contribution of Indian jockeys to racing beyond the domestic circuit.
K Mukesh Kumar Mauritius Victory Stood Out at Champ de Mars
The Duraco Ltée Trophy was contested over 1650 metres, placing a premium on both tactical positioning and finishing strength. We Have Touchdown carried the highest weight in the field at 60kg but still managed to produce the decisive performance. The 1.3-length winning margin reflected a clear advantage over Brave Bomber at the finish.
Brave Bomber, carrying 58.5kg and starting from barrier two, finished second with T Juglall in the saddle. Colour My Fate completed the top three after carrying 52kg and was ridden by Y Appou, with A Sewdyal listed as the trainer. The result therefore saw the leading three positions decided among a compact field.
We Have Touchdown’s winning time of 1:40.87 provided a solid mark for the 1650-metre contest. The horse’s ability to carry 60kg and still finish 1.3 lengths clear added further significance to the performance, while the partnership between the winner and Mukesh Kumar proved decisive.
The race had initially included Menelaus, but the runner was scratched, leaving three horses to contest the trophy. With the reduced field, positioning became particularly important, and We Have Touchdown ultimately secured the advantage required to finish ahead of Brave Bomber and Colour My Fate.
For Mukesh Kumar, the Duraco Ltée Trophy represented an important international success. Indian jockeys have continued to feature in racing jurisdictions outside the country, and victories such as this have helped bring greater attention to Indian riding talent on overseas tracks.
K Mukesh Kumar secured a notable international victory after partnering We Have Touchdown to success in the Duraco Ltée Trophy at the Mauritius Turf Club’s Champ de Mars Racecourse. The winner covered 1650 metres in 1:40.87 and defeated Brave Bomber by 1.3 lengths, with Colour My Fate finishing third.
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