Margaretta wins Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million
The Hindu
Margaretta, trained by Pesi Shroff, triumphs in the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million, showcasing impressive racing skill.
Trainer Pesi Shroff’s filly Margaretta, ridden by Vivek G, won the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million (Gr. 1), the stellar attraction of Sunday’s (Feb. 22) races. The winner is owned by Mr. Mehernosh H. Deboo.
Vivek rode a tactically astute race aboard the daughter of Belardo out of Ibza, keeping her well settled in seventh position until the bend. As the field turned for home, she was skilfully manoeuvred by her pilot through the crowded mid-pack, securing a timely opening at a crucial stage.
Responding gamely, Margaretta quickened past leader Lady Scarlet to win comfortably. She was lesser fancied in the betting ring available at 14 to 1.
The results:
1. KUMAR R. DALAL GOLD TROPHY (1,600m): KINGS GAMBIT (Yash Narredu) 1, Break Point (Neeraj) 2, Opus Dei (Akshay K) 3 and Zafferano (Trevor) 4. Long Neck, 3-1/4 and 1-1/4. 1m, 35.82s. ₹22 (w), 16 and 18 (p). SHP: 30, FP: 94, Q: 50, Tanala: 374 and 164. Favourite: Zafferano. Owners: Mr. & Mrs. Vijay B. Shirke, Mr. Jay V. Shirke, Mrs. Daisy K.D.B. Mehta & Mr. Dara K. Mehta rep. Darashaw Bloodstock Pvt. Ltd., Mrs. Liane Luthria & Mr. Vispi R. Patel. Trainer: P. Shroff.
2. MYSTICAL TROPHY (2,400m): CACCINI (David Allan) 1, Diego Garcia (Suraj Narredu) 2, Allez L’Etoile (A. Prakash) 3 and Harrison (Aditya) 4. 4, 2 and 2. 2m, 30.48s. ₹22 (w), 16 and 18 (p). SHP: 43, FP: 59, Q: 22, Tanala: 287 and 170. Favourite: Caccini. Owners: Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla, Mrs. Behroze Z. Poonawalla, Mr. Yohan Z. Poonawalla, Mrs. Michelle Y. Poonawalla, Ms. Delna Z. Poonawalla, Mrs. Simone Poonawalla Pandole & Mr. Rishad N. Pandole rep. Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt. Ltd. Trainer: Karthik Ganapathy.
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