Duke Of Tuscany obliges in Golconda Derby Stakes

Duke Of Tuscany obliges in Golconda Derby Stakes

Trainer Pesi Shroff’s ward Duke Of Tuscany, ridden by P. Trevor, won the HPSL Golconda Derby Stakes, the main attraction of the Sunday’s (Jan. 19) races. The winner is owned by Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy & Mr. Z.K. Dhunjibhoy rep. Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd., Ms. Anosha Meyers, Mr. Rama Seshu Eyunni & Ms. Anita J. Captain. Trainer D. Netto saddled three winners on the day.

Trevor confidently positioned his mount in second place throughout the race, maintaining a steady pace until the field approached the home straight. As they entered the final stretch, this son of Cougar Mountain–Nicollini surged forward effortlessly, seizing the lead and securing a commanding victory.

1. ROYAL CALCUTTA TURF CLUB CUP (Div. II) (1,100m): DOUBLE BUBBLE (Kuldeep Singh Sr.) 1, Emerald Touch (Neeraj) 2, Racing Ruler (G. Naresh) 3 and Victory Run (Ashad Asbar) 4. Head, 1/2 and 1-1/2. 1m, 7.94s. ₹57 (w), 12, 10 and 28 (p). SHP: 43, THP: 55, SHW: 26 and 15, FP: 175, Q: 48, Tanala: 1,315. Favourite: Emerald Touch. Owner: Mr. S. Pathy. Trainer: D. Netto.

Note: Originally Racing Ruler had finished second and Emerald Touch ended third. An objection raised by jockey Neeraj against Naresh for causing him interference in the last 200m was upheld by the Stewards and the placings were revised as above.

2. TURF AUTHORITIES OF INDIA CUP (Div. II) (1,400m): ONE N ONLY (Kuldeep Singh Sr.) 1, D Minchu (David Allan) 2, Hurricane Bay (Mohit) 3 and Delhi Heights (Mukesh) 4. Head, 2 and 2-1/2. 1m, 26.21s. ₹22 (w), 10, 13 and 10 (p). SHP: 33, THP: 41, SHW: 10 and 16, FP: 60, Q: 27, Tanala: 126. Favourite: One N Only. Owners: M/s. Rama Seshu Eyunni, Shankar Srinivas, Ashok Ranpise & Mrs. T. Rohini. Trainer: D. Netto.

3. ROYAL CALCUTTA TURF CLUB CUP (Div. I) (1,100m): DUBAI TOUCH (Neeraj Rawal) 1, Royal Warrior (P. Sai K) 2, Calabasas (P. Ajeeth K) 3 and Philodendron (Md. Ismail) 4. 1, 2 and 3-1/4. 1m, 7.51s. ₹13 (w), 11, 14 and 30 (p). SHP: 19, THP: 62, SHW: 10 and 21, FP: 35, Q: 23, Tanala: 304. Favourite: Dubai Touch. Owners: Mr. N. Shyam Sunder, Mr. Anil V. Poduval & Mr. Vara Prasad Reddy. Trainer: N. Rawal.

4. BANGALORE TURF CLUB CUP (1,200m): ROMANTIC GREY (Vivek G) 1, Perception (Md. Ismail) 2, Cherish The Lady (Ajay K) 3 and Peanut (Mukesh) 4. Head, 3-1/4 and Short Head. 1m, 13.01s. ₹16 (w), 12, 17 and 42 (p). SHP: 51, THP: 88, SHW: 16 and 11, FP: 83, Q: 53, Tanala: 1,700. Favourite: Romantic Grey. Owner: Mr. Syed Mohiuddin Mufeed. Trainer: L. D’Silva.