The competitive edge of the Mumbai meeting came to the fore in Race 2, The Homi Mehta Trophy, a Class II handicap for horses rated 60 to 86 (40 to 59 eligible), run over 2000 metres on Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at 05:30 PM. In what will be noted among the key highlights of the Mumbai race result 22 March card, GOLDEN DANCER (J: Akshay Kumar) delivered a composed and authoritative performance to claim top honours for trainer Dallas Todywalla. Representing Mr D R Thacker rep DT Racing & Breeders LLP, Mr Mukul Sonawala, Mr Girish S Mehta & Mrs Rashmee A Amersey rep So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd, the winner stamped class over the extended trip.
Settled into a comfortable rhythm through the early and middle stages, GOLDEN DANCER travelled strongly within striking distance as the field approached the final bend. Jockey Akshay Kumar timed his challenge to perfection, gradually building momentum before asserting decisively in the straight. Once asked for an effort, the filly responded fluently, stretching clear to secure victory with authority in the closing stages.
ENDURANCE (J: Yash Narredu, T: Imtiaz A. Sait) ran a determined race to finish second, staying on gamely but unable to match the winner’s finishing burst. KIMIKO (J: P. Trevor, T: Karthik Ganapathy) completed the placings in third, producing a steady late effort to secure a podium finish.
With this result now in the books, attention moves swiftly to the next contest on the card, The M. H. Ahmedbhoy Trophy scheduled at 06:00 PM, where another competitive field is set to line up.