The meeting scheduled under the auspices of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) will be conducted at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai, where a six-race programme will be staged on Sunday, 22 March. The card will present a varied blend of sprint and middle-distance contests across multiple class divisions, assembling competitive fields that will test consistency, stamina, and tactical execution.
The opening contest will commence with The Dopahar Trophy, where the Class III Handicap for horses rated 40 to 66 will be run at 5:00 PM over a distance of 1000 metres, carrying total prize money of Rs. 6,50,000. The field will include Storm Cloud ridden by A. Sandesh, Azure ridden by Akshay Kumar, Villanelle ridden by P. Trevor, along with Enforcer, Ensky, and Chelsea. The minimum trip will demand swift acceleration and precise positioning from the outset.
The next contest will unfold as The Homi Mehta Trophy, where the Class II Handicap for horses rated 60 to 86 will be conducted at 5:30 PM over 2000 metres with prize money of Rs. 9,00,000. Exuma partnered by N. S. Parmar, Endurance partnered by Yash Narredu, Golden Dancer partnered by Akshay Kumar, and Kimiko will contest this extended-distance race, where pacing and endurance will be central to performance.
The following contest will bring together a sizeable field in The M. H. Ahmedbhoy Trophy, as the Class IV Handicap for horses rated 20 to 46 will be held at 6:00 PM over 1600 metres with total prize money of Rs. 5,50,000. The lineup will comprise Lord and Master under S. Mosin, Ekatarina partnered by Neeraj Rawal, Juracan with Akshay Kumar in the saddle, Floyd, Giant Gold, Askari, Hagibis, Gold Bar, and Tajiri. The mile trip will require a balanced combination of speed and stamina.
The feature contest of the evening will be The Seth Ramnath Daga Trophy, where higher-rated contenders will assemble in a Class I Handicap for horses rated 80 and upward, scheduled at 6:30 PM over 1400 metres with prize money of Rs. 8,20,000. Market King ridden by Yash Narredu, Shubankar under Bhawani Singh, Mojito partnered by Prashant P. Dhebe, Irish Gold, and Ultimo will line up in a contest where class and racecraft will play a defining role.
The subsequent contest will showcase emerging talent in The Truefitt & Hill Royal Heritage Cup, where the Class V Handicap for horses rated 1 to 26 will be run at 7:00 PM over 1400 metres with prize money of Rs. 5,00,000. Ministry of Time partnered by P. Trevor, Simola with C. Umesh in the saddle, Wonderland under Amyn Merchant, Madison, Ashwa Ankara, Saseka, Speak the Breed, and Magical Moments will compete in a field reflecting developing form and progression.
The concluding contest of the programme will be The Racing Journalists Trophy, which will be run over a sprint distance as the Class IV Handicap for horses rated 20 to 46 is scheduled at 7:30 PM over 1200 metres with total prize money of Rs. 5,50,000. Moonlight Kiss ridden by N. Bhosale, Heaven’s Rhythm partnered by Yash Narredu, Medusa with P. Trevor in the saddle, Eloquent, Machiavellian, Appalachian, Esteban, and Majestic Warrior will bring the fixture to a close in a contest that will reward sharp breaks and sustained speed.
Overall, the Mumbai Race Cards 22 March fixture will present a structured and competitive evening, balancing sprinting sharpness with staying strength across multiple classes, and offering a comprehensive examination of racing quality at Mahalaxmi.
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