The competitive edge of the Mumbai race result 26 February narrative sharpened in Race 3 at the Royal Western India Turf Club, Mumbai, as CINDERELLA’S DREAM stormed to victory in The Pradeep Vijayakar Plate. Run over 1200 metres at 05:30 PM on Thursday, 26th February 2026, the Class IV handicap for Indian horses rated 20 to 46 (0 to 19 eligible) produced a decisive performance from the winner. Trained by Faisal A. Abbas and ridden with assurance by P. Trevor, CINDERELLA’S DREAM carried the colours of Mr Faisal A Abbas to a polished success during the MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, FOURTEENTH DAY.
Breaking smartly from the gates, CINDERELLA’S DREAM secured a handy early position as the field settled into stride. The pace was genuine without being frantic, allowing P. Trevor to bide time before angling for a clear run approaching the straight. Once balanced for the final effort, the response was immediate, with a sustained burst of acceleration that settled the issue convincingly inside the final furlong.
SURREALIST, ridden by Vivek G. and trained by P. Shroff, chased gamely to claim second, keeping the winner honest through the closing stages. MEDUSA, from the yard of Faisal A. Abbas and partnered by C. Umesh, finished third after staying on steadily, ensuring the stable enjoyed a productive outing in the sprint contest.
With The Pradeep Vijayakar Plate concluded at Mumbai, attention now turns to The Sir Charles Forbes Trophy at 06:00 PM, where another competitive chapter awaits on an engaging card at the Royal Western India Turf Club.
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