Pesi Shroff’s piping hot favourite, Miracle (P.S.Chauhan-up), scored an easy victory in the 2,400m Villoo C. Poonawalla Indian Oaks at the Mumbai races on Sunday.
RESULTS
(With RCTC dividends)
1. Marchetta Plate, Div-I 1,400m: (6-4-3) Sunlord (Bhagat) 1, Vikramaditya 2, On Va Danser 3. Won by: 1-1/4, 2-1/2; (1-24.65). Tote: Win Rs 23; Place: 12, 22, 13; Forecast: 251; Shp: 87; Thp: 32; Tanala: 499.
2. Homi Mody Trophy 2,000m: (5-4-1) Giant Star (Neeraj) 1, Truly Epic 2, Victorious Sermon 3. Won by: 6-1/4, 1; (2-1.87). Tote: Win Rs 30; Place: 14, 17; Forecast: 44; Shp: 28; Thp: 26; Tanala: 72.
3. Thumbelina Plate 1,400m: (4-3-2) Supernatural (Chauhan) 1, Liam 2, Hooves Of Thunder 3. Won by: 7-1/2, 3/4; (1-24.13). Tote: Win Rs 20; Place: 11, 44, 17; Forecast: 437; Shp: 85; Thp: 48; Tanala: 1,875.
4. Uttam Singh Trophy 2,400m: (3-1-6) Kamaria (C. Jodha) 1, Botero 2, Brazos 3. Won by: 3/4, Dist; (2-32.72). Tote: Win Rs 62; Place: 46, 10; Forecast: 255; Shp: 42; Thp: 25; Tanala: 619.
5. Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup 2,000m: (3-2-6) Chopin (Neeraj) 1, Chieftain 2, Zarak 3. Won by: 3-1/4, 1; (2-5.69). Tote: Win Rs 25; Place: 14, 33; Forecast: 150; Shp: 65; Thp: 39; Tanala: 673.
6. P. D. Avasia Trophy 1,400m: (2-8-9) Petronia (Trevor) 1, Multistarrer 2, Superleggera 3. Won by: 2, 1/2; (1-22.67). Tote: Win Rs 15; Place: 10, 26, 25; Forecast: 77; Shp: 60; Thp: 49; Tanala: 474.
7. Villoo C. Poonawalla Indian Oaks 2,400m: (4-1-2) Miracle (Chauhan) 1, Aah Bella 2, Animous 3. Won by: 4-3/4, Hd; (2-37.73). Tote: Win Rs 10; Place: 10, 13; Forecast: 14; Shp: 13; Thp: 20; Tanala: 19.
8. Tricumdas Dwarkadas Trophy 1,200m: (2-7-12) Nothing To Worry (Akshay) 1, Lagertha 2, Emerald 3. Won by: 1/2, 3; (1-10.95). Tote: Win Rs 75; Place: 30, 42, 21; Forecast: 2,164; Shp: 177; Thp: 72; Tanala: 17,745.
9. Marchetta Plate, Div-II 1,400m: (6-3-10) Full Of Grace (Zervan) 1, Cherished 2, Polaris 3. Won by: 1, 1; (1-24.39). Tote: Win Rs 46; Place: 16, 17, 31; Forecast: 140; Shp: 36; Thp: 41; Tanala: 1,343.
Jackpot: Rs 2,497; (C) Rs 152.
Mini jackpot: Rs 915.
Treble: (i) Rs 459, (ii) Rs 660, (iii) Rs 319.

Monday Hyderabad tips

12.40pm: Almas 1. Carlisle 2. Bifrost 3.
1.15pm: Good Tidings 1. Space Time 2. Berkeley 3.
1.50pm: Baudelaire 1. Top Diamond 2. Muaser 3.
2.25pm: Indie 1. Executive Decision 2. Char Ek Char 3.
3pm: Ashwa Bravo 1. Corfe Castle 2.
3.35pm: Above The Law 1. Royal Pal 2. Unmatched 3.
4.10pm: Mirana 1. Good Connection 2. Aerial Combat 3.
4.45pm: Southern Lady 1. Wild Card 2. Stark 3.
Day’s Best: Ashwa Bravo Double: Almas & Baudelaire.

Note: Sunday's Hyderabad races were postponed to Thursday, due to heavy rain.

Sandesh suspended

Calcutta: The Stewards of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) have handed jockey A. Sandesh a 12 race-day suspension for his riding on Juliette in the Indian Turf Invitation Cup, held on December 19 last year. Sandesh told the Stewards that he had no explanation to offer, except stating that it was a case of error of judgment. Trainer Karthik Ganapathy had lodged a complain againt Sandesh for not riding the mare to instructions, according to the RWITC sources.

   Sandesh also said that he will not be appealing against the suspension. His suspension will effectively keep him out of action for rest of the Mumbai racing season.