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The weekend’s centerpiece, the Zavaray Poonawalla Indian Turf Invitation Cup (Gr. 1), has attracted a strong field of entries. Notable nominations include Arrived, Superstar, and Duke Of Tuscany from RCTC, alongside RWITC representatives Fynbos, Sovereign King, and Dream Alliance. The BTC and HRC have also put forward competitive entries, with Prokofiev, Ranquelino, and Redefined representing the former, and Zuccaro, Pyrite, and Prokofiev leading the charge for the latter. MyRC will be represented by Miracle Star, Red Bishop, and Matisse.
Elite Fields Set for Super Mile, Sprinters, and Stayers Cups
Beyond the main event, the weekend program includes three other significant Grade 1 fixtures: the Maj. P.K. Mehra Memorial Super Mile Cup, the Zavaray Poonawalla Sprinters’ Cup, and the Zavaray Poonawalla Stayers’ Cup. Each race has drawn a deep pool of talent, ensuring high-stakes competition across the two-day schedule.
The Maj. P.K. Mehra Memorial Super Mile Cup features a diverse entry list, with Heart, Arrived, and Duke Of Tuscany among the RCTC contingent. RWITC has nominated Kavya, Sovereign King, and Kings Gambit, while the BTC field includes Mayne Magic, Alfonsine, and Shamrock. HRC and MyRC have also provided strong support, with Nonpariel, Hanumanmahabala, and Perception representing Hyderabad, and Echoes Of Time, Money Bags, and Prokofiev representing the host club.
In the Zavaray Poonawalla Sprinters’ Cup, the field includes Black Eagle and Pantazi from RCTC, with Time And Tide, Encino, and Miss American Pie representing RWITC. BTC’s entries are led by Money Bags, Rieko, and Masato, while HRC and MyRC have nominated Gachchhatu, Echoes Of Time, Shamrock, Crown Drive, and Star Glory. Finally, the Zavaray Poonawalla Stayers’ Cup features a robust lineup including Gold Empire, Arrived, and Duke Of Tuscany from RCTC, and Dream Alliance, Chagall, and Caccini from RWITC. The remaining slots are filled by a competitive mix of horses from BTC, HRC, and MyRC, including Youremanorborne, Victor Hugo, Moon Star, Pyrite, Dyf, Ramiel, and Natural Diamond.
