The competitive action continued during Race 5 at the MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, Seventeenth Day on Sunday, 15th March 2026, as Zuccaro (J: Yash Narredu) delivered a commanding performance to capture The Maharaja Sir Harisinghji Trophy powered by Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla (Grade III), a terms race for horses aged four years and over run over 1600 metres at 05:45 PM. In what will feature prominently in the Mumbai race result 15 March, the P. Shroff-trained runner showcased both class and composure to secure the prestigious victory.
Racing in the colours of Mr K N Dhunjibhoy, Mr Z K Dhunjibhoy & Ms Anosha Meyers rep Five Stars Shipping Co Pvt Ltd, Mr Vispi R Patel, Mr A S Narielwala, Mr Eruch Adi Mody, Ms Anita J Captain, Mr D P Adenwalla & Mrs D P Adenwalla, Zuccaro justified strong support with an assured display.
From the moment the field settled into rhythm, Zuccaro travelled comfortably under a patient ride from Yash Narredu, conserving energy behind the leading pack. As the runners approached the home bend, the gelding began to stride forward smoothly, responding instantly when asked for an effort. Showing a decisive turn of foot inside the final furlong, Zuccaro asserted authority over his rivals and maintained a clear advantage to the winning post, confirming his superiority in this graded contest.
The runner-up position went to Psychic Star (J: Vivek G., T: P. Shroff), who stayed on gamely to finish second after attempting to challenge the winner in the straight. The Milenium Force (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: P. S. Chouhan) completed the podium in third, running on late to secure minor honours in a competitive field.
With another graded contest concluded, attention now turns to the upcoming The C. N. Wadia Gold Cup powered by Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla (Grade II) scheduled at 06:10 PM, a feature race expected to deliver another thrilling chapter to the evening’s racing programme at Mumbai.