The spotlight at the MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26 – SPECIAL RACE DAY, Sunday 15th February 2026 turned to Race No. 5, The V. P. Koregaonkar Plate, a Class V Handicap for Indian horses rated 1 to 26 over 1600 metres at 6:00 PM. In a performance that added fresh intrigue to the Mumbai race result 15 February narrative, AZALEA (J: Vivek G., T: P. Shroff) delivered a resolute stretch run to secure victory in 1:37:410. Racing for Mr Vijay B Shirke, Mrs Vijay B Shirke, Mr Jay V Shirke & Mr K N Dhunjibhoy, Mr Z K Dhunjibhoy & Ms Anosha Meyers rep Five Stars Shipping Co Pvt Ltd, the winner showed both grit and balance in the closing stages.
From the break, the field settled into a measured tempo, with contenders jostling for ideal track position through the backstretch. Vivek G. kept AZALEA poised just off the leaders, conserving energy while tracking the pace. Swinging into the straight, the filly angled out smoothly and lengthened stride under confident handling, gradually asserting authority inside the final furlong to settle the contest with conviction.
SILVER BRAID (J: Mustakim Alam, T: Imtiaz A. Sait) fought on gamely to claim second, staying within striking distance before being edged out late. TAJIRI (J: P. Trevor, T: Faisal A. Abbas) secured third, keeping on steadily to complete the frame as the clock confirmed a competitive mile event.
With Race 5 concluded, attention now shifts swiftly to The Municipal Commissioner’s Trophy at 6:30 PM, where another compelling chapter of the evening is set to unfold.
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