Magnetic obliges in the South India Oaks

Magnetic obliges in the South India Oaks

Parvati-trained Magnetic (P. Trevor astride) claimed the South India Oaks (2,400m), the star attraction of Wednesday (Jan. 1) races. The winner is owned by Miss. Ameeta Mehra, Mr. Mukul A. Sonawala & Mr. Chaduranga Kanthraj Urs.

Trevor, who rode confidently, kept Magnetic fourth till the final turn. He then started manoeuvring his mount, the filly responded tremendously to a few reminders and took over from long time leader Mother’s Grace in the last 100m to win resolutely.

Trainer Vijay Singh saddled four winners, while Trevor scored a treble on the day.

1. NEW YEAR TROPHY (1,400m): MEMORY LANE (M.S. Deora) 1, War Emblem (Koshi Kumar) 2, Rinello (Hindu Singh) 3 and Abilitare (C. Umesh) 4. Not run: Blue Sapphire. Shd, 2-1/2 and 3/4. 1m, 29.86s. ₹78 (w), 10 12 and 12 (p), SHP: 26, THP: 44, FP: 306, Q: 115, Tla: 694. Owner: Mr. AL. Murugappan. Trainer: Sebastian.

2. SHA TIN HANDICAP (Div. I), (1,000m): AARINI (Hindu Singh) 1, Words Worth (A. Ayaz Khan) 2, Prince Purple (P. Sai Kumar) 3 and Falconbridge (N. Darshan) 4. Not run Multiwave. 1-1/4, 3/4 and nose. 1m, 0.98s. ₹63 (w), 24, 87 and 20 (p), SHP: 67, THP: 44, FP: 1,448, Q: 354, Tla: 9,048. Owner: M/s. Bachhawat Farms. Trainer: Vijay Singh.

3. SANS CRAINTES STUD MILLION (1,100m): SIR WINSTON (Akshay Kumar) 1, Laguna Seca (P. Trevor) 2 and Roxxane (Hindu Singh) 3. Not run: Meadow Springs. 5-1/2 and 5 1m, 5.49s. ₹18 (win only), SHP: 25, FP: 24. Owner: M/s. Arun Alagappan Racing. Trainer: Vijay Singh.

4. CHARENZACCIO HANDICAP (1,400m): ADMIRAL SHAW (Inayat) 1, Sheer Elegance (C. Umesh) 2, Illustrious Ruler (Farid Ansari) 3 and Empire Of Dreams (M.S. Deora) 4. 1-1/2, 2-1/4 and 3-1/4. 1m, 27.46s. ₹96 (w), 16, 43 and 37 (p), SHP: 72, THP: 93, FP: 361, Q: 131. Tla: 2,305. Owners: Dr. Ganesan Subramanian & Mr. V.C. Narasimha Reddy. Trainer: Sebastian.