A seven-race card headlines the Mumbai race cards December 4 meeting at Mahalaxmi today, with Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) presenting a programme spanning sprints, staying trips, and maiden contests. Clear conditions are expected as trainers assess early-season form.
The RWITC has shaped the card with a balanced mix of sprints, staying tests, and maiden contests, allowing returning runners and young hopefuls to step into their first assignments of the season. The variety gives fans and connections a full look at early-season form on a day framed by calm skies and clean ground conditions.
Fair Flight Plate Opens the Afternoon at 2:00 PM
The opening race, the Fair Flight Plate (Class V, 1400m), brings together six runners: Alexandria, Cornerstone, Whatsinaname, Daianne, Ananya, and Baleno. A steady tempo is expected early, with positioning around the final bend likely dictating who finds the clearest path home.
Aristos Plate Features a Testing 2000m Trip
The Aristos Plate (Class IV, 2000m) at 2:30 PM is set to examine staying ability from the outset of the season. Miracle of Hanukah, Little John, Mysteriousstranger, Luca, Machiavellian, Harrison, and Viking face a demanding trip that should separate the seasoned grinders from those still learning the long-distance craft.
Speedsters Engage in the 3:00 PM Bejan Bharucha Plate
A sharp 1000m dash follows in the Bejan Bharucha Plate. Adonis, Untitled, Between Friends, Fidato, Impulsive, Moment of Madness, and Lightning Blaze make up a field rich in front-running types. Quick acceleration and early balance should prove critical as the sprinters open up the straight.
K. M. Munshi Cup: A Strategic 1800m Contest
At 3:30 PM, the small but intriguing line-up of Exuma, Tiepolo, Golden Dancer, and Land of Plenty meet in the K. M. Munshi Cup (Class III, 1800m). With just four in the fray, the race may evolve into a tactical battle of timing and judgment, giving jockeys more room to dictate terms.
Juveniles Make Their Debut in the Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy Trophy
The first set of two-year-olds step into the spotlight at 4:00 PM with Jaandaar, Lucky Diamond, Phantom Strike, Menorca, Mother’s Gift, Paloma, and Victory Flair set for their maiden outing. As always with early juveniles, raw talent and professionalism will be under close watch, with many eyes looking for potential future stars.
Competitive Sprint in the Dr. Jagjit Singh Trophy
The penultimate sprint of the day, run at 4:30 PM over 1200m, includes Money Fair, Escape Velocity, Storm Cloud, Zephyr, Applause, Dancing Cloud, and Nelson River. Several arrive with consistent sprint form, setting up a sharp contest likely decided in the final strides.
Rajasthan Royals Plate Closes the Card at 5:00 PM
The mile-long Rajasthan Royals Plate (Class IV) concludes proceedings with a field of developing three-year-olds: Pristine Glory, Allez L’Etoile, All for Love, Merchant of Venice, Jackson, Algonquin, and South Beach. The contest should highlight early-season potential among this emerging group.
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