The spotlight of the afternoon at Mahalaxmi Racecourse shone brightly on Race No. 7, The Villoo C. Poonawalla Indian Oaks (Grade I), a premier terms race for Indian horses aged four years only, run over 2400 metres on Saturday, 10th January 2026, at 4:00 PM. Delivering a performance worthy of the occasion in the context of the Mumbai race result 10 January, Fynbos stamped her class with authority, scoring a memorable Classic victory for trainer P. Shroff and jockey Vivek G. The winner, owned by Mr K N Dhunjibhoy, Mr Z K Dhunjibhoy & Ms Anosha Meyers rep Five Stars Shipping Co Pvt Ltd, Mr Vispi R Patel & Ms Anita J Captain, stopped the clock at 2:29:343.
Settled into a smooth rhythm through the early and middle stages, Fynbos travelled kindly under a confident ride, conserving energy as the field negotiated the long back stretch. Turning for home, Vivek G. asked his mount to quicken, and the response was immediate. Showing both stamina and acceleration, Fynbos surged clear inside the final furlong, asserting her dominance in decisive fashion to seal the prestigious Oaks crown.
Stablemate Kings Gambit put in a gallant effort to finish second, with Yash Narredu aboard for trainer P. Shroff, clocking 2:30:354 after staying on resolutely in the straight. Dreamer, ridden by David Allan and trained by M. K. Jadhav, completed the trifecta in 2:30:799, keeping on steadily to secure third against top-class opposition.
With the Indian Oaks settled in emphatic style, attention now turns to the upcoming The Tricumdas Dwarkadas Trophy Div II, scheduled for 4:30 PM, as the Mumbai meeting continues to deliver high-quality racing action.
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