The curtain came down on a memorable evening at the Mumbai Racecourse as Race No. 6, The Racing Journalists Trophy, a Class IV handicap for Indian horses rated 20 to 46 (0 to 19 eligible), over 1200m, was run on Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at 07:30 PM. Bringing the day’s proceedings to a fitting conclusion, HEAVEN’S RHYTHM delivered a composed and decisive performance under Yash Narredu, securing victory for trainer M. Narredu and owners Mr Rajesh Monga, Mr Manav Monga & Capt Jamshed J. Appoo.
In what will be remembered among the Mumbai race results 22 March highlights, the winner showcased sharp early speed before settling into a comfortable rhythm just off the pace. As the field straightened for home, Yash Narredu timed his challenge to perfection, urging HEAVEN’S RHYTHM forward with confidence. The response was immediate, as the runner quickened smartly to assert dominance in the final furlong and pull clear with authority.
ABSOLUTE GORGEOUS ran a commendable race to finish second, ridden by Dashrath Singh and trained by P. S. Chouhan, staying on steadily but unable to match the winner’s finishing burst. ELOQUENT secured third place under S. Mosin for trainer Shazaan Shah, completing the frame after a consistent effort through the stretch.
Earlier in the evening, the competitive card got underway with The Dopahar Trophy over 1000m at 05:00 PM, where AZURE sprinted to victory under Akshay Kumar for trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, with ENFORCER and CHELSEA filling the minor placings. The Homi Mehta Trophy at 05:30 PM over 2000m saw GOLDEN DANCER deliver a strong staying performance, again ridden by Akshay Kumar for Dallas Todywalla, while ENDURANCE and KIMIKO followed.
The M. H. Ahmedbhoy Trophy at 06:00 PM over 1600m produced an impressive effort from TAJIRI, piloted by P. Trevor and trained by Faisal A. Abbas, with JURACAN and GIANT GOLD completing the frame. In the Seth Ramnath Daga Trophy at 06:30 PM over 1400m, ULTIMO scored for P. Trevor and P. S. Chouhan, ahead of IRISH GOLD and MARKET KING.
The penultimate race, The Truefitt & Hill Royal Heritage Cup at 07:00 PM over 1400m, witnessed MINISTRY OF TIME surge to victory under P. Trevor for trainer Aman Altaf Hussain, with ASHWA ANKARA and SASEKA finishing second and third respectively, setting the stage perfectly for the concluding contest of the evening.
With a full slate of competitive racing now in the books, the Mumbai Meeting 2025/26, Special Race Day wrapped up on a high note, offering punters and racing enthusiasts a rich blend of sprinting speed, middle-distance stamina, and tactical excellence throughout the evening.
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