A spectacular day unfolded at the Chennai racecourse on Saturday, October 4th, as racing enthusiasts witnessed a remarkable performance by jockey P. Trevor. Trevor not only steered S. Attaollahi’s Don Carlos to a stunning victory in the feature event, the Frankel Cup (1,200m), but also achieved a magnificent treble, dominating the day’s proceedings.
Don Carlos, owned by a consortium including Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy and Ms. Anosha Meyers, showcased impressive form to claim the coveted Frankel Cup, adding a significant win to its record. P. Trevor’s exceptional riding skill was evident throughout the day, as he guided three different horses to victory.
Here’s a breakdown of the day’s exciting race results:
Race Results
1. DESERT WARRIOR HANDICAP: Black Label (Farid Ansari) emerged victorious, followed by Dakshin Vijay (A.S. Peter) in second, Everwin (Jitendra Singh) in third, and Royal Exemplar (N. Darshan) in fourth. The race concluded in 1 minute, 16.28 seconds, with Black Label winning by 1 length, a short neck, and 1-3/4 lengths. The winner is owned by Mr. Dhruv Kumar Futnani & Mr. G. Suryanarayan and trained by Fahad Khan.
2. OWN BEAUTY HANDICAP: Black Diamond (Yash Narredu) secured the win, with Nozomi (K. Mukesh Kumar) taking second, Balgownie (Inayat) third, and Chief Admiral (Akshay Kumar) fourth. The race time was 1 minute, 28.52 seconds, with winning margins of 2-1/2, 1-3/4, and a neck. Owners: M/s. Stride Livestock, Mr. Chetan Shantilal Shah, Mr. Ashok Ranpise & Mr. Raghu S. Trainer: D. Narredu.
3. ROSE BOWL PLATE: Legacy (Yash Narredu) crossed the finish line first, ahead of Larissa (P. Trevor) in second, Golden Sabre (N. Darshan) in third, and Elsa (Akshay Kumar) in fourth. The race was run in 1 minute, 29.24 seconds, with margins of 1/2, 4, and 3/4 lengths. Owners: Dr. Syrus S. Poonawalla & Mr. Adar C. Poonawalla rep. Villoo Poonawalla Racing & Breeding, Dr. Ram H. Shroff rep. Stride Livestock, Mr. Subodh Maskara & Mr. Pankaj Kumar Maskara rep. citoc Ventures & Mr. Rajeev Vasudeo Goenka. Trainer: D. Narredu.
4. EXHILARATION HANDICAP: Maana (P. Trevor) delivered a dominant performance to win, leaving Blue Picasso (Yash Narredu) in second, Blue Eyed Boy (N. Darshan) in third, and Alpha Domino (Jitendra Singh) in fourth. The race took 1 minute, 55.02 seconds, with significant winning margins of ‘Dist’, 9-3/4, and 1 length. Owners: Miss. Ameeta Mehra, Capt. Jamshed Jimmy Appoo & M/s. So Blast Trading Co. rep. by Mr. Atul N. Amersey. Trainer: D. Byramjy.
5. FRANKEL CUP (Div. I – Feature Event): Don Carlos (P. Trevor) clinched the feature win, with Rise Again (Farid Ansari) placing second, King’s Battalion (Akshay Kumar) third, and Constant Variable (Koshi Kumar) fourth. The race was completed in 1 minute, 13.12 seconds, with margins of 1-1/2, a nose, and 1-1/4 lengths. Owners: Mr. K.N. Dhunjibhoy, Mr. Z.K. Dhunjibhoy & Ms. Anosha Meyers rep. by Five Stars Shipping Co., M/s. D T Racing & Breeders rep. Mr. D. R. Thacker & Mr. Rama Seshu Eyunni. Trainer: S. Attaollahi.
6. FRANKEL CUP (Div. II): Proposed (Frid Ansari) narrowly won, followed by Mother’s Grace (K. Mukesh Kumar) in second, Andorra (Vinod Shinde) in third, and Ruling Star (Koshi Kumar) in fourth. The race time was 1 minute, 13.48 seconds, with winning margins of a short neck, 3-1/2, and 1 length. Owners: Dr. Muthiah Ramaswamy rep. GMMSR Advisory Services & M/s. Sarainaga Racing. Trainer: Ramanathan.
7. CHAITANYA CHAKRAM HANDICAP: Efficacy (P. Trevor) capped off the day with another strong win, ahead of Anigraha (Hindu Singh) in second, Element (C. Brisson) in third, and Bluemed (M.S. Deora) in fourth. The race finished in 1 minute, 26.78 seconds, with margins of 4-1/4, 2, and 2 lengths. Owner: Mr. Daulat Chhabria, Mr. Maloji Baburao Bhosale & M/s. A.G. Bloodstock. Trainer: S. Attaollahi.
The Jackpot paid ₹120 (for 692 tickets), Runner-up was ₹36 (997 tickets), Mini Jackpot ₹95 (166 tickets), and Treble ₹64 (155 tickets), adding to the excitement for many punters.