The evening at Royal Western India Turf Club kicked off with Race 1, The Kumar R. Dalal Gold Trophy, a Class II handicap over 1600 metres for horses rated 60 to 86 (40 to 59 eligible), on Sunday, 22nd February 2026 at 4:00 PM. In an emphatic performance, Kings Gambit (J: Yash Narredu, T: P. Shroff) surged past his rivals to claim victory for a distinguished ownership lineup including Mr Vijay B Shirke, Mrs Vijay B Shirke, Mr Jay V Shirke, Mrs Daisy K D B Mehta & Mr Dara K Mehta rep.
Darashaw Bloodstock Pvt Ltd, and Mrs Liane Luthria & Mr Vispi R Patel, announcing his presence in the Mumbai racing scene. This result marks a memorable highlight in the latest Mumbai race result 22 February coverage.
Breaking cleanly from the gates, Kings Gambit settled just behind the early pace, allowing him to conserve energy while maintaining a tactical position. As the field rounded the final bend, Narredu found a clear path along the rail, and the gelding responded instantly, showing a decisive turn of foot to surge past the front runners and cross the finish line in commanding style.
The runner-up spoils went to Break Point (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: P. S. Chouhan), who pressed the winner through the home stretch but had to settle for second. Opus Dei (J: Akshay Kumar, T: Imtiaz A. Sait) finished strongly to take third, rounding out a competitive top three in closely fought finishes.
With Race 1 concluded and the crowd energized, focus swiftly turns to the upcoming Mystical Trophy, scheduled for 4:30 PM, promising another compelling contest to test both speed and stamina.
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