The spotlight firmly shone on Race No. 8, The Indian 2000 Guineas (Grade 1), a prestigious terms race for three-year-old horses over 1600 metres, at the Royal Western India Turf Club, Mumbai, on Sunday, 21 December 2025, with the starter dispatching the field at 4:15 PM. In a performance befitting the occasion, Baychimo delivered a decisive Classic triumph, providing a major highlight in the Mumbai race result 21 December narrative.
Ridden with precision by A. Sandesh, Baychimo stormed home for trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, stopping the clock at 1:34:407. The winner carried the colours of Mr Shiven Surendranath rep Diamond Band Racing Syndicate Pvt Ltd, Mr K H Vachha, Mr Vikram Bachhawat rep Bachhawat Farms Pvt Ltd & Dr Syed Ainuddin Arif, underlining a powerful ownership success on the biggest stage.
From the break, the Guineas unfolded at a true Classic tempo, with the leading contenders settling into rhythm as the field swept past the halfway mark. Baychimo travelled smoothly just off the pace, conserving energy while Sandesh waited patiently for the decisive moment. Turning for home, the colt quickened smartly, responding gamely under pressure to assert in the final strides, showcasing both tactical speed and determination to seal the Grade 1 prize.
The margin at the finish was wafer-thin, with Sovereign King (J: Antony Raj S., T: Adhirajsingh Jodha) finishing a close second in 1:34:412, having fought bravely all the way down the straight. Namiri (J: P. Trevor, T: P. Shroff) stayed on resolutely to claim third in 1:34:514, ensuring a high-quality trifecta befitting a premier Classic contest.
With the Indian 2000 Guineas now in the books and the excitement still palpable, attention swiftly turns to the upcoming Gulamhusein Essaji Trophy, scheduled for 4:45 PM.
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