The D. K. Ashish Salver, the most anticipated race on the card, was a 1200-meter terms race designed exclusively for maiden Indian three-year-olds. With a handsome purse of ₹12,00,000, including ₹5,64,000 to the winner and a commemorative salver valued at ₹35,000, the race attracted a competitive field with foreign jockeys eligible to ride.
Darcy delivered a commanding performance to clinch the feature event, stopping the clock at 1:09.495. Guided expertly by A. Sandesh and trained by Faisal A. Abbas, the winner is raced by M/s Chanakya Sanjeev Kumar Gaur & Narendra Kumar Ambwani.
The tote-favourite, Merlet under the ride of Antony Raj S. for trainer S. Waheed, ran a bold race to finish second in 1:09.835. The ownership group behind Merlet includes Mr Ketan S. Wakkar, Mr Amit V Menda, Mr Chirag V. Shah, Mr Anil V. Poduval, Mr Amarjeet Singh Narula, Mr Shivam Amarnath Mishra & Green Turf Racing LLP.
Between Lands, handled by Yash Narredu for M. Narredu, filled the frame in 1:10.187, representing connections Capt Jamshed J. Appoo, Mr. Rajesh Monga, and Manav Monga.
With the D. K. Ashish Salver concluded, the action moved forward to the next event on the program, The Gamble For Love Trophy, keeping the day’s momentum alive.
