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Ultimo clinches victory at the Yohan Z. Poonawalla Turf Club Trophy.

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 8, 2026, 18:11 IST

At Saturday's races, the Yohan Z. Poonawalla Turf Club Trophy was claimed by P.S. Chouhan's Ultimo, ridden by Dashrath Singh.

Ultimo clinches victory at the Yohan Z. Poonawalla Turf Club Trophy.

In a thrilling display of equestrian talent, Ultimo, trained by P.S. Chouhan and expertly ridden by Dashrath Singh, clinched victory in the prestigious Yohan Z. Poonawalla Turf Club Trophy on Saturday, August 8. The race, a highlight of the day's events, showcased Ultimo's prowess as it crossed the finish line ahead of its competitors, securing a win for owners Rajesh Monga and Manav Monga.

Race Highlights and Results

The day's racing card featured several exciting events, beginning with the Western India Trainers’ Association Trophy (Div. II), where Esteban, ridden by Avinash Paswan, took first place. Spotlight, with Sandesh in the saddle, finished second, followed by Majestic Warrior and Appalachian. The race concluded with a time of 1 minute 9.04 seconds, with Esteban winning by a margin of 1-1/4 lengths.

In the Rajaram Chhatrapati Trophy, Break Point, under the guidance of Vivek G, emerged victorious, finishing ahead of Youremanorborne and Golden Dancer. The race was completed in 1 minute 51.23 seconds, with Break Point winning by a comfortable margin of 4 lengths.

Another notable event was the Western India Race Horse Owners’ Association Trophy, where Shambala, ridden by A. Omkar, secured the top spot. The race concluded in 1 minute 8.48 seconds, with Shambala winning by 1-1/4 lengths. The favorite, Credence, finished in second place.

Additional Races and Performances

The Jockeys Association of India Trophy saw Vortex, ridden by Ramswarup, take the lead, finishing in 1 minute 39.59 seconds. Alexios and Shaandaar followed closely behind. In the Western India Trainers’ Association Trophy (Div. I), Santana Row triumphed, with Ramswarup again in the saddle, completing the race in 1 minute 9.76 seconds.

In the final races of the day, Age of Reason, ridden by Neeraj Rawal, won the Indian Association of Equine Practitioners Trophy, while Adonis, under S.J. Sunil, claimed victory in the Strategic Move Plate. The day concluded with a successful Jackpot and Treble, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of horse racing.

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