Race 5 of the MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, FOURTEENTH DAY on Thursday, 26th February 2026, unfolded at Mumbai Racecourse, where AKITANIA captured The Indian Air Force Trophy, a Class IV handicap for Indian horses rated 20 to 46 (0 to 19 eligible), over 1000 metres at 6:30 PM. Featured prominently in the Mumbai race result 26 February summary, the J E Mckeown-trained sprinter produced a decisive performance under David Allan to secure the sprint in commanding style.
An alert break set the tone as AKITANIA quickly established a forward position. The early fractions were strong, yet the rhythm remained controlled approaching the straight. David Allan maintained balance and timing, asking for maximum effort inside the final furlong. The response was immediate, with a sharp acceleration that carried AKITANIA clear of the chasing pack in the closing strides.
VIENNOISE (J: A. Omkar, T: Bezan Chenoy) finished a determined second after staying on resolutely through the final stages, while JAISALMER (J: Mustakim Alam, T: Adhirajsingh Jodha) secured third with a steady late effort. The leading trio drew clear of the remainder, emphasizing the competitive nature of the handicap sprint.
With the 1000-metre contest concluded at Mumbai Racecourse, attention now turns to the next race on the card, The Narayandas J. Dave Plate at 7:00 PM, as the evening programme gathers further intensity.
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