The fourth race of the MUMBAI MEETING 2025/26, Sixteenth Day, held at 06:00 PM on Sunday, 8th March 2026, featured The J. Rustomji Soparivala Trophy, a Terms race for maiden Indian horses aged three years over 1000 metres. Emerging as the standout performer was Staria, ridden confidently by Akshay Kumar and trained by P. S. Chouhan, who delivered a polished sprint to secure a memorable maiden victory. Racing in the colours of Dr Ram H. Shroff & Mr Raj H. Shroff rep. Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr Chetan Shah, Mr Subodh Maskara & Mr Pankaj Kumar Maskara rep. Citoc Ventures Private Limited & Mr Kunal N. Sharma, the youngster justified the support with a composed and decisive performance.
For followers tracking the Mumbai race result 8 March, the contest unfolded at a sharp early pace typical of the 1000-metre trip, with several inexperienced runners keen to assert themselves from the start. Staria settled comfortably under Akshay Kumar before quickening smartly in the final furlong. Once asked for an effort, the P. S. Chouhan-trained runner showed a neat turn of foot, stretching clear to claim the prize with authority in the closing stages.
LUCKY DIAMOND finished second, with Vivek G. in the saddle for trainer Narendra Lagad, after staying on gamely in pursuit of the winner. QUEEN CAROLINE, ridden by S. G. Prasad and trained by Aman Altaf Hussain, secured third place after keeping on steadily through the final stages.
With this race concluded, attention now turns to the The Greater Mumbai Police Trophy, scheduled for 06:30 PM, as the evening programme at Mumbai Racecourse continues to gather momentum.