J.S. Dhariwal-trained Arabian Prince produced a stunning gallop under Ryan Marshall when it mattered most to upset the hot favourite Becket and the next-in-demand Onassis en route to his long-neck victory over the latter in the Maharaja’s Cup, the feature event held here on Sunday.
Results:
1st race: The Endorsment Plate. 1200 metres: Chantilly Jewel 61½ (Ladjadj Stephane) 1, Another Voice 62 (G. Y. Rajesh Babu) 2, Inspirator 59 (Khurshad Alam) 3, Tirolean Treasure 59½ (S. Zervan) 4. Won by: 1½, 2¼, 2. Time: 1:16.52
2nd race: The Smart Chieftan Trophy. 1200 metres: Montedoro 56 (Suraj Narredu) 1, Emerald 54½ (Imran Chisty) 2, Plaka 54½ (C. Alford) 3, Cool Whistle 54½ (K. P. G. Appu) 4. Won by: 3, 2¾, 4¼. Time: 1:14.08
3rd race: The V.G. Saravanam Memorial Cup (Division II). 1400 metres: On A Roll 56 (S. John) 1, Bid For Glory 58½ (Ladjadj Stephane) 2, Vayuputra 59 (P. S. Chouhan) 3, Buck Passer Junior 55½ (Gautam Raj Urs) 4. Won by: ½, 1¾, 3½. Time: 1:28.03
4th race: The Young Rajput Plate. 1200 metres: Super Gold 56½ (J. Pradeep) 1, Admiranda 56 (S. John) 2, All Rise 56 (Khurshad Alam) 3, Sandalwood Star 58 (Shobhan Babu) 4. Won by: 1, 8½, 2½. Time: 1:15.10
5th race: The Basque Plate. 1800 metres: Native Talent 56½ (Suraj Narredu) 1, Lush Lashes 57½ (S. John) 2, Modern Art 56½ (J. G. Sampson) 3, Savvy Concept 54 (C. Alford) 4. Won by: ½, Hd, 4. Time: 1:53.62
6th race: The Maharaja’s Cup. 2200 metres: Arabian Prince 56 (R. Marshall) 1, Onassis 54 (B. Prakash) 2, Becket 60 (Suraj Narredu) 3, Spark Of Gold 53 (Imran Chisty) 4. Won by: Lnk, 1, Shd. Time: 2:18.50
7th race: The Broadacres Stud Plate (Division I). 1200 metres: Stone Of Destiny 59 (Harish) 1, Classic Charge 60 (Suraj Narredu) 2, Ready To Mingle 56 (A. Imran Khan) 3, Lads Gladiator 57½ (C. Alford) 4. Won by: ½, 1¼, 3. Time: 1:13.36
8th race: The V.G. Saravanam Memorial Cup (Division I). 1400 metres: Mac 61 (P. S. Chouhan) 1, Royal Player 60½ (Ladjadj Stephane) 2, You’re Wonderful 62 (Suraj Narredu) 3, Born Beauty 53 (G. Adarsh) 4. Won by: ½, 1½, 1½. Time: 1:27.95
9th race: The Broadacres Stud Plate (Division II). 1200 metres: Flaming Lamborgini 60 (Suraj Narredu) 1, Dream Park 55 (Khurshad Alam) 2, Chintz 49 (S. Zervan) 3, Romance In The Air 56 (Imran Chisty) 4. Won by: Snk, 1, 1½. Time: 1:13.38