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This is an archive article published on September 27, 1999

Inglenook cocks a snook at the odds

PUNE, SEPT 26: The Poonawalla Brothers once again showcased their pet event -- the Poonawalla Million (Gr-2) 1600m -- in style as evident...

PUNE, SEPT 26: The Poonawalla Brothers once again showcased their pet event — the Poonawalla Million (Gr-2) 1600m — in style as evident by the record crowd of over 10-thousand here on Sunday. However, the fate of all the Maruti-800′ seekers was sealed by the disappointing performance of odds-on favourite Archaeology and Royal Deeds, the recent acquisition of Dr Vijay Mallya.

short article insert Inglenook saddled by trainer RR Byramji, pulled off a coup and responded with admirable and killing strides under jockey C Ruzaan to clinch the feature event of the day. Starshinhereyes appeared shaping like a winner from 200 metres but her rosy dream was shattered by the winner who belongs to D Khaitan and Zavaray S Poonawalla, the sponsors.

Not a single aspirant of Maruti-800 offered through free contest of the skill’ could nominate correctly the first four placed runners of the feature. However, the coveted price went to the individual who had at least named three placed runners. Maruti S Shelar was lucky enough to get thefavourable draw and received the keys.

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Trainer C D Katrak, well known professional who master minds successful planning of placing his charges led a pair of (La Primavera and Ella Mon Amour) winners. Champion jockey C Rajendra pushed ahead his winning tally by 3 valuable points.

RESULTS

1. Royal Lady Stakes (Terms 4 yrs old) (18-30), 1800: Share The Spirit (Shashi Gopal) 53.5 C Rajendra 1, Handsome 55 Ikram Khan 2, Smart Hunter 57 C Ruzaan 3, Nicholas 55 PS Deora 4. All four ran. 2, 5 1/2, D. 2-2.89. Rs 8; 5, 7 Shp 24 Fc 18 Q 14 Tanala 22 & 16 (S Mangalorkar)

2. Lord Ben Plate (Div II) (V) (0-24) 1400: Shubhangini (Darius Rafaat, Niti Merchant and MK Jadhav) 59 B Prakash 1, Perfect Strides 55.5 T Mahesh 2, Mama Mia 56.5 Bajrang Singh 3, Queen Alicia 53 Imran Chisty 4. All 10 ran. 1 1/4, N, 8. 1-29.16. Rs 8; 5, 67, 6 Shp 221 Fc 324 Q 165 Tanala 595 & 124 (MK Jadhav)

3. Super Brave Trophy (II) (54-78), 1400: Her Excellency (Dr Cyrus Poonawallas, G Essaji & Shapoor P Mistrys) 50 C Rajendra 1,Quickdraw McGraw 52.5 R Shelar 2, Revolution 51 Hanut Singh 3, Sunflowers 54 Daniel Bast 4. All 8 ran. 5 1/2, 5, 5. 1-26.04. Rs 6; 5, 9, 9 Shp 24 Fc 34 Q 36 Tanala 76 & 36 (Altaf Hussain)

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4. Highland Rule Trophy (I) (78 & upward), 1400: Gambino (AKS Brar) 51.5 MA Gallagher 1, Khaalis 53.5 Malcolm Kharadi 2, Clifden 58.5 M Narredu 3, Amusing 54.5 KPG Appu 4. All 8 ran. H, 6 1/2, SH: 1-25.91 Rs 35; 9, 16, 9 Shp 41 Fc 399 Q 255 Tanala 1,226 & 705 (Dallas Todywalla)

5. SA Poonawalla Million (Gr 2) (Terms, 3 yrs) 1600: Inglenook (D Khaitan and ZS Poonawalla) 50 C Ruzaan 1, Starsinhereyes 48.5 C Rajendra 2, Archaeology 48.5 Aslam Kader 3, Favorite Trick 51.5 B Prakash 4. All 9 ran. 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 1/2. 1-40.52. Rs 135; 20, 14, 6 Shp 56 Fc 1,768 Q 569 Tanala 5,862 & 1,608 (RR Byramji)

6. Rao Saheb Kedari Trophy (III) (36-60) 1200: La Primavera (Mr & Mrs GN Pedders and Saleem Fazelbhoy) 52.5 B Prakash 1, Zeisha 53 KPG Appu 2, Secret Blessing’s 52 T Bernard 3, Blue Pearl 49.5 Mandeep Mann 4. All 21 ran. 1/2, 21/4, 1 1/4. 1-12.06 Rs 13; 7, 7, 23 Shp 33 Fc 49 Q 27 Tanala 456 & 344 (CD Katrak)

7. Dedication Stakes (Terms, 3 yrs Mdns) 1400: Ella Mon Amour (Mr & Mrs Shapoor P Mistrys) 54.5 C Rajendra 1, Majorien 56 M Narredu 2, Fidelis 54.5 C Ruzaan 3, Globe Galloper 56 T Bernard 4. All 18 ran. 7, 4 1/4, 1 1/4 1-27.45 Rs 13; 7, 13, 44 Shp 63 Fc 149 Q 66 Tanala 2,954 & 1,266 (CD Katrak)

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8. Lord Ben Plate (Div I) (V) (0-24) 1400: Anchors Aweigh (R Ghai) 49.5 Mandeep Mann 1, Sparklingchampagne 55.5 PS Deora 2, Innara 59 M Narredu 3, Clarion Lakeside 57 C Ruzaan 4. All 11 ran. 1 1/2, 7 1/2, H. 1-29.07. Rs 23; 8, 8, 6 Shp 36 Fc 117 Q 58 Tanala 222 & 92 (Narendra Lagad)

Jackpot: 70% Rs 4,03,099 (2 tkts) & 30% Rs 15,705 (22 tkts).

Treble: (I) Rs 3,405 (16 tkts) & (II) Rs 574 (239 tkts).

Place Pot: Rs 73 (264 tkts).

Double Fc: (I) & II CF.

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