At Bangalore Turf Club (BTC), the 5th race of the Bangalore Summer Meeting, 7th day, held on Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 04:30 PM, featured The Col. Desraj Urs Trophy, a Class II contest for horses rated 60 to 85 over 1600M, where MARGARETTA (J: Vivek G, T: P. Shroff), owned by Mr Mehernosh H. Deboo, delivered a composed and well-timed performance to land the spoils. The latest update in the Bangalore race result 23May. captures yet another tightly contested finish at the Bengaluru track, with Margaretta showing class in the mile journey.
The race unfolded at a steady tempo, with early fractions keeping the field tightly packed heading into the final bend. Margaretta was settled comfortably in midfield before Vivek G produced a well-timed move on the outside, allowing the filly to quicken smartly when it mattered most. Responding with authority in the final 300 metres, she asserted her dominance to draw clear and seal victory without undue pressure, showcasing both tactical patience and a decisive finishing burst.
Behind the winner, ICE OF FIRE (J: A. Ashhad Asbar, T: Pradeep Annaiah) finished runner-up in 1:39.15 after staying on steadily in the straight, while PROKOFIEV (J: P. Trevor, T: Prasanna Kumar) secured third place in 1:39.31, rounding off a competitive top-three finish in the mile contest.
With The Col. Desraj Urs Trophy now concluded, attention turns to the next event on the card, The Moonlight Romance Plate DIV I at 05:00 PM, as the Bangalore Summer Meeting continues to build momentum with more intriguing clashes ahead.
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