Moonlight Romance champ

Feb 06, 2011 |

Feb. 6: Cooji Katrak-trained Moonlight Romance was given a brilliant ride by David Allan to claim the McDowell Signature Indian Derby, the plum event of the season and major attraction of the races held here on Sunday.

The Results:
1. The Royal Challenge ‘Game For Life’ Challenge (Division II) 1000 metres: Foxtrot 53 (Suraj Narredu) 1, Shabdeez 52 (Amyn Merchant) 2, Hurricane Bird 52 (V. Chandrakant) 3, Sun Kissed 49 (D. S. Rathore) 4. Won by: ¾, Shd, 2¾. Time: 0:59.93.
2. The McDowell Signature Premier Trophy 1600 metres: Combined Operation 55 (N. G. McCullagh) 1, Javo 55 (Stephane Pasquier) 2, Word Of Honour 55 (David Allan) 3, Majestic Force 55 (C. Rajendra) 4. Won by: ½, 1½, Shd. Time: 1:40.49.
3. The Dalmore Cup 1000 metres: Wild Imagination 60½ (C. Rajendra) 1, Escalating 60½ (S. A. De Sousa) 2, Rob N Rob 55½ (N. G. McCullagh) 3, Devilitto 58 (R. Shelar) 4. Won by: 1¾, Shd, Nk. Time: 1:00.95
4. The Romanov Red ‘Chase Your Passion’ Trophy 2400 metres: Thunder Strike 47 (A. Sandesh) 1, Azul 58½ (T. S. Jodha) 2, Solar Angel 51½ (M. A. Roushan) 3, Tara 54 (Paul Mulrennan) 4. Won by: Nk, Nk, 5. Time: 2:33.30.
5. The Vladivar Cup 1400 metres: Star Trainer 54½ (R. Hughes) 1, Tequila 50½ (Trevor Patel) 2, Illustrious 52 (Dashrath Singh) 3, Rajasthan Royals 56 (Y. S. Srinath) 4. Won by: Shd, 1, 3. Time: 1:23.44
6. The Antiquity Blue ‘Fusion Of The Finest’ Trophy 1200 metres: Ancient Wonder 53½ (Suraj Narredu) 1, Caribbean Queen 58½ (C. D. Hayes) 2, Star Of Roses 57½ (R. Hughes) 3, Takestwototango 56 (Neeraj Rawal) 4. Won by: 6, 2¾, Nk. Time: 1:10.44
7. The R.N. Kanga Gold Trophy 1600 metres: Diego Rivera 57 (Stephane Pasquier) 1, Onassis 55 (B. Prakash) 2, Star Future 47½ (Dashrath Singh) 3, Native Knight 49½ (P. S. Chouhan) 4. Won by: Nk, 1¼, Nk. Time: 1:36.18.
8. The B.K. Rattonsey Memorial Maiden Multi-Million 1200 metres: Pronto Pronto 56 (Y. S. Srinath) 1, Salt 54½ (Imran Chisty) 2, Mishri 54½ (N. G. McCullagh) 3, St Catz 54½ (Neeraj Rawal) 4. Won by: 1, Shd, 2. Time: 1:11.99.
9. The McDowell Signature Indian Derby (Grade 1) 2400 metres: Moonlight Romance 55½ (David Allan) 1, Ocean And Beyond 57 (R. Hughes) 2, Xisca 55½ (Stephane Pasquier) 3, Macchupicchu 57 (B. Prakash) 4. Won by: 1¼, ½, Nk. Time: 2:28.67.
10. The Royal Challenge ‘Game For Life’ Challenge (Division I) 1000 metres: Bespoke 61 (Neeraj Rawal) 1, Mystic Temple 57½ (Imran Chisty) 2, Hottie 57½ (Dashrath Singh) 3, Native Lady 58½ (C. Rajendra) 4. Won by: 1¾, 4¼, 1½ Time: 0:59.41.

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