Trainer Malesh Narredu’s ward Big Bay, ridden by Suraj Narredu, won the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million, the main attraction of Sunday’s (Feb. 23) races here. The winner is owned by Mr. Balam Mohla, Mrs. Rashmee A. Amersey rep. So Blest Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Sanjay Punamchand Kothari, Mr. Anil Saraf, Mrs. B.E. Saldanha, Mr. Jehangir Mehta & Mrs. Homi Mehta.
Suraj confidently positioned Big Bay, the son of Speaking of Which out of Clementi, in second place behind the early leader, Miracle Star, as the field navigated the course. As they entered the home stretch, Suraj urged his steed forward and the colt responded with a powerful surge, taking command in the straight, to secure a decisive victory.
The win also helped Suraj achieve a remarkable hat-trick in this prestigious event.
1. KUMAR R. DALAL GOLD TROPHY (1,600m): PRIDE’S PRINCE (Antony Raj S) 1, Chagall (Trevor) 2 and Bashir (Sandesh) 3. 3/4 and Head. 1m 38.39s. ₹30 (w), SHP: 12, FP: 132. Favourite: Bashir. Owners: Mr. Sudendu Shah, Mr. Kishore P. Rungta, Mrs. Pooja S. Shah, Mr. Rahul Shah, Mrs. Preeti C. Shah, Mr. K.M. Shah, Mr. Chaitanya Shah, Mr. Tanmay V. Mathurawala, Mr. Chetan Kantilal Shah & Mr. Jayesh Kantilal Shah. Trainer: Imtiaz A. Sait.
2. PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN IV MEMORIAL TROPHY (2,400m): GORDON (R. Ajinkya) 1, Black Thunder (Sandesh) 2, Alexandros (Neeraj) 3 and Floyd (T.S. Jodha) 4. 1/2, 5 and 4-3/4. 2m, 31.59s. ₹21 (w), 13 and 15 (p). SHP: 34, FP: 47, Q: 65, Tanala: 124 and 65. Favourite: Gordon. Owners: Mr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla & Mr. Adar C. Poonawalla rep. Villoo Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt. Ltd. Trainer: P. Shroff.
3. INTERVALVE POONAWALLA LTD. TROPHY (1,200m): GIACOMO (David Allan) 1, Kavya (Parmar) 2, It’s Game Time (Trevor) 3 and Hazel (Akshay K) 4. Not run: Dharma and Eastern Monarch. 3/4, 4-1/4 and 4. 1m, 10.82s. ₹20 (w), 12, 28 and 25 (p). SHP: 71, FP: 263, Q: 124, Tanala: 1,075 and 921. Favourite: Giacomo. Owners: Mr. Zavaray S. Poonawalla, Mrs. Behroze 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: Dallas Todywalla.
4. POONAWALLA BREEDERS’ MULTI-MILLION (Gr. 1) (1,400m): BIG BAY(Speaking Of Which–Clementi) (Suraj Narredu) 1, Circle Of Dreams (Dreamfield–Stimulate) (Akshay K) 2, Prokofiev (Leitir Mor–Balmoral Castle) (David Allan) 3 and Sovereign King (Top Class–Starlet) (C.S. Jodha) 4. Not run: Magnetar. 3, Short Head and 1-1/4. 1m, 23.16s. ₹72 (w), 21, 74 and 14 (p). SHP: 138, FP: 2,230, Q: 1,536, Tanala: 3,997 and 1,047. Favourite: Prokofiev. Owners: Mr. Balam Mohla, Mrs. Rashmee A. Amersey rep. So Blest Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Sanjay Punamchand Kothari, Mr. Anil Saraf, Mrs. B.E. Saldanha, Mr. Jehangir Mehta & Mrs. Homi Mehta. Trainer: M. Narredu.
5. FLORRIE & FREDDY SOPHER GOLD TROPHY (1,200m): MISTY (P. Trevor) 1, Timeless Vision (Sandesh) 2, Quicker (Aditya) 3 and Fontana (Ajinkya) 4. 3-1/2, Head and 1/2. 1m, 9.48s. ₹26 (w), 16, 17 and 16 (p). SHP: 32, FP: 106, Q: 44, Tanala: 280 and 196. Favourite: Misty. Owners: Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, Mr. Z.K. Dhunjbhoy & Ms. Anosha Meyers rep. Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd., Ms. Anita J. Captain, Mr. A.S. Narielwala, Mr. & Mrs. D.P. Adenwalla. Trainer: Hosidar Daji.
6. DR. GOOLAM E. VAHANVATI TROPHY (1,000m): CREDENCE (S. Siddharth) 1, Maysara (N. Bhosale) 2, Chelsea (Akshay K) 3 and Escape Velocity (Sandesh) 4. Not run: Fleetwood. 7-1/2, Short Head and Short Head. 56.90s. ₹45 (w), 21, 31 and 15 (p). SHP: 80, FP: 569, Q: 219, Tanala: 1,203 and 379. Favourite: Chelsea. Owner: Mr. Jaydev M. Mody rep. J.M. Livestock Pvt. Ltd. Trainer: Shazaan Shah.
7. HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB TROPHY (1,400m): STORM (T.S. Jodha) 1, You (Antony Raj) 2, Continental Drift (Sandesh) 3 and Taabiir (S.J. Sunil) 4. 1/2, 1-1/4 and 1/2. 1m ,24.41s. ₹23 (w), 17 and 59 (p). SHP: 67, FP: 168, Q: 163, Tanala: 325 and 125. Favourite: Storm. Owner: Mr. Jaydev. M. Mody rep. J.M. Livestock Pvt. Ltd. Trainer: Behram Cama.
Jackpot: 70%: ₹6,013 (41 tkts.) and 30%: 987 (107 tkts.).
Treble : 1,799 (17 tkts.). Super Jackpot : 70%: 4,949 (11 tkts.), 30%: 1,014 (23 tkts.).
Published – February 23, 2025 09:32 pm IST