ZUCCARO produced a strong staying performance to win the Zavaray Poonawalla Indian Turf Invitation Cup at the Mysore Race Club on Sunday, 25 October. In Race 7, run over 2400 metres at 4:20 PM, Zuccaro partnered by jockey Vivek G. and trained by P Shroff, crossed the finish line in 2:34.997. The winner represented Five Stars Shipping Co Pvt Ltd, represented by M/s K N Dhunjibhoy, Z K Dhunjibhoy and Ms Anosha Meyers, along with M/s Vispi R Patel, A S Narielwala, Eruch Adi Mody, Ms Anita J Captain and Mr and Mrs D P Adenwalla.
The Zavaray Poonawalla Indian Turf Invitation Cup brought stamina and race positioning into sharp focus over the demanding 2400-metre trip. Zuccaro maintained the composure needed for the staying test before asserting the advantage at the decisive stage. Vivek G. guided the winner through the closing phase to secure the verdict, completing the distance in 2:34.997 and finishing ahead of a closely matched pair of challengers.
REDEFINED, ridden by Akshay Kumar and trained by Prasanna Kumar P., finished second in 2:36.720. DUKE OF TUSCANY, partnered by R. Ajinkya and also trained by P Shroff, took third in 2:36.785. The narrow gap between the second and third finishers added interest to the closing order, while Zuccaro established a clear advantage on the clock.
The result marked a notable staying success for P Shroff, who also prepared DUKE OF TUSCANY to finish third. Attention at the Mysore racecourse now turns to Race 8, The Bangalore Turf Club Ltd Million, scheduled for 5:00 PM as the day’s programme continues.
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