Besides the usual glitz and glamour, and fashion and food, the real attraction, for the average Mumbai racegoer, has always been the car that the Poonawallas offer to a lucky one among the public who nominates the first four finishers in the PBMM in correct order
The Gr 1, Poonawalla Breeders' Multi-Million (PBMM) will be run at the Mahalaxmi racetrack this Sunday. The richest race for juveniles (3y olds) offers Rs 1.5 crore as prize money. Besides the usual glitz and glamour, and fashion and food, the real attraction, for the average Mumbai racegoer, has always been the car that the Poonawallas offer to a lucky one among the public who nominates the first four finishers in the PBMM in correct order.
Eleven three year olds are left in the fray for the big race on Sunday, and there is a good chance the first four will be from the five horses listed below.
1. The Panther (bay colt Churchill - Darinza, bred @ Nanoli stud)
Trainer P Shroff; jockey P Trevor
Starts: 2; win: 1
Remark: Scored a sensational victory in the Breeders' Produce Stakes on the Derby day at Mahalaxmi, beating some well-performed youngsters. May prove a very hard nut to crack.
2. Dash (bay colt Phoenix Tower -See The Sunrise, bred @ Manjri stud)
Trainer M Narredu; jockey Yash Narredu
Starts: 2; wins: 2
Remark: Won on debut at Pune. Beat the same horse more ruthlessly at Mahalaxmi. Can pose danger to the best on his day.
3. Excellent Lass (dark bay filly, Excellent Art - Remembrance Of You, bred @ Poonawalla stud)
Trainer Rajesh Narredu; jockey Suraj Narredu
Start: 1; win: 1
Remark: Good debut victory at Bangalore, scope for dramatic improvement.
4. Redefined (dark bay colt, Phoenix Tower -Symi, bred @ Manjri stud)
Trainer Prasanna Kumar; jockey Vivek G
Start: 1; win: 1
Remark: Very impressive winning debut at Bangalore. Will be concerned at the finish.
5. Flight On (dark bay roan, Roderic O'Connor - Angels Touch, bred @ Poonawalla stud)
Trainer Prasanna Kumar; jockey Anthony Raj S
Start: 1; win: 0
Remark: Unremarkable debut when backward, however, a sensational victory in a mock race at Bangalore a week ago, shocking turnaround--a joker in the pack
Credits : Mid-Day
