Race 5 of the Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, The Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa-Area Trophy, delivered an exhilarating contest for Class II horses rated 60 to 86 over 2000 metres on Sunday, 4th January 2026. The race, held at 03:30 PM, saw King Ke (J: S. Siddharth, T: P. Shroff) dominate the field in a display of strength and timing, giving the connections—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 Mr D R Thacker rep DT Racing & Breeders LLP. The performance was a standout in the Mumbai race result 4 January, marking a decisive statement in the mid-season circuit.
From the start, King Ke settled beautifully in mid-division, tracking the pace and waiting for the opportune moment to strike. As the field turned into the home straight, Siddharth expertly guided the gelding through a clear inside path, unleashing a strong finishing burst that left challengers struggling to respond. King Ke’s measured acceleration and tactical positioning ensured a commanding finish, sealing the victory with authority.
The runner-up spot went to Kimiko (J: C. S. Jodha, T: Karthik Ganapathy), who kept close to the winner through the stretch but ultimately finished second. Alpine Star (J: Avinash Paswan, T: Narendra Lagad) completed the trifecta, showing a late surge to secure third place. The top three were competitive throughout, providing spectators with a thrilling finale to Race 5.
With the applause for King Ke still echoing across the turf, attention now turns to the next highlight, The White Metal Trophy Div I, set to start at 04:00 PM, promising more tactical battles and high-stakes excitement.