The Royal Western India Turf Club’s Mumbai Meeting 2025/26 continued on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, with Race No. 4, The Heritage of Grooming Trophy, a Class IV contest for Indian Horses rated 20 to 46, run over 1000 metres at 03:00 PM. Speed and sharp positioning proved decisive as Chelsea delivered a crisp performance to land the honours for owners Mr Jatin L Trivedi & Mr Nitin H Jain, representing J N Racing & Breeders LLP. For followers tracking the Mumbai race result 21 January, this sprint offered a clear example of how tactical riding can make the difference at the minimum trip.
Breaking alertly from the gates, Chelsea was quickly into stride under Nirmal Jodha, settling into a handy position as the field charged down the straight. With the tempo honest throughout, Jodha waited for the right moment before asking his mount to lengthen. Once switched out for a clear run, Chelsea responded gamely, showing the superior burst needed to edge ahead late and seal the race for trainer P. S. Chouhan.
Majestic Warrior finished a determined second, keeping the winner under pressure in the closing stages. Ridden by B. Nikhil and trained by Narendra Lagad, he stayed on resolutely without quite matching the winner’s finishing kick. Close behind, stablemate El Moran completed the frame in third, with Avinash Paswan in the saddle, ensuring Narendra Lagad saddled two of the first three home.
With the Heritage of Grooming Trophy decided, attention at Mahalaxmi quickly turned to the next engagement on the card — The Ravishankar Gupta Salver Division I, scheduled for 03:30 PM, as the Mumbai afternoon promised more competitive racing ahead.