Pesi Shroff-trained Cambridge, ridden by A. Sandesh, claimed the Nirmal Ruia Trophy, the feature event of Friday’s (Aug. 24) races. The winner is owned by Mr. Niraj Tyagi and Mr. Vikas Sachdeva rep. Blazing Saddles (PF)’s.
1. SECRET ROMEO PLATE (1,600m), Maiden, 3-y-o only: FLEUR DE LYS (Chouhan) 1, Golden Hind (Sandesh) 2, Gold Magic (A. Imran Khan) 3 and Fanfare (C.S. Jodha) 4. 1, 10, Sh. 1m, 40.02s. ₹34 (w), 11, 10 and 46 (p). SHP: 36, FP: 132, Q: 31, Tanala: 550 and 609. Favourite: Golden Hind. Owners: M/s. Hemant S. Dharnidharaka, Dinesh G. Virwani, Sudhir Ruia & Anjum Kapadia. Trainer: S. Waheed.
2. NIRMAL RUIA TROPHY (1,400m), Cl. I, rated 80 and upward: CAMBRIDGE (Sandesh) 1, Governor General (Trevor) 2, Mygrator (Chouhan) 3 and Congressional (A. Imran Khan) 4. Nk, 2-1/2, 3/4. 1m, 25.46s. ₹13 (w), 14 and 26 (p). SHP: 35, FP: 62, Q: 51, Tanala: 177 and 64. Favourite: Cambridge. Owners: Mr. Niraj Tyagi and Mr. Vikas Sachdeva rep. Blazing Saddles (PF)s. Trainer: Pesi Shroff.
3. DESERT CARNIVAL PLATE (1,000m), Cl. IV, rated 20 to 46: IRON AGE (Trevor) 1, Firewings (Dashrath) 2, Kingston Heath (A. Imran Khan) 3 and Lesrel (Chinoy) 4. 7-1/4, 1, 1/2. 58.69s. ₹14 (w), 13, 16 and 14 (p). SHP: 36, FP: 46, Q: 42, Tanala: 176 and 81. Favourite: Iron Age. Owners: Mr. & Mrs. Shapoor P. Mistry rep. Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt. Ltd., Mr. D.R. Thacker rep. D.T. Racing & Breeders LLP, M/s. Vikram D. Shah & S.R. Sanas. Trainer: Imtiaz Sait.
Note: Soon after the start, Dance Emperor (K. Pranil up) was restless and dropped the rider. The apprentice jockey was taken to the hospital and kept under observation.
4. RAJARAM CHHATRAPATI TROPHY (1,800m), Cl. II, rated 60 to 86: DROGO (Chouhan) 1, Zanara (Neeraj) 2, Sussex Pride (T.S. Jodha) 3 and Lord Of The Sea (Zervan) 4. 1-1/4, 2-1/4, Lnk. 1m, 53.95s. ₹121 (w), 39 and 22 (p). SHP: 32, FP: 564, Q: 768, Tanala: 4,799 and 1,542. Favourite: Zenon. Owner: Mr. Jaydev M. Mody rep. J.M. Livestock Pvt. Ltd. Trainer: Imtiaz Sait.
5. SU CHALIYO PLATE (1,200m), Cl. III, rated 40 to 66: LA MAGNIFIQUE (Neeraj) 1, Bottega Louie (C.S.Jodha) 2. Epiphany (Trevor) 3, Masterofbalantrae (Zervan) 4. 3/4, 1-3/4, 1-1/2. 1m, 11.40s. ₹51 (w), 24, 13 and 17 (p). SHP: 44, FP: 196, Q: 38, Tanala: 386 and 185. Favourite: Bottega Louie. Owners: Mr. S.M. Ruia & Mr. Gaurav Sethi rep. Mr. Gaurav Sethi, Mr. Abhimanyu Thackersey & Mr. Berjis Minoo Desai Bloodstock (PF)s. Trainer: Altamash A. Ahmed.
6. PICASSO PLATE (1,400m), Cl. IV, rated 20 to 46: SASSY LASS (Nazil) 1, Hudson (Chouhan) 2, Queens Best (A. Imran Khan) 3 and Arashi (Parmar) 4. 2, 1-1/2, Sh. 1m, 26.84s. ₹48 (w), 14, 22 and 19 (p). SHP: 70, FP: 851, Q: 331, Tanala: 576 and 247. Favourite: Dazzling Star. Owners: M/s. Chandeep Singh Walia, Kunal N. Sharma & Mr. & Mrs. Keky S. Patell. Trainer: Asad Siddiqui.
Jackpot : 70%: ₹12,724 (11 tkts.) and 30%: ₹659 (91 tkts.). Treble: ₹6,966 (five tkts.)
Super jackpot: 70%: ₹84,720 (carried forward) and 30%: ₹1,899 (13 tkts.).