Placed fourth in the four-horse event early on, the Dallas Todywalla-trained It’s My Time, ridden by ace jockey P. Trevor, delivered a breathtaking late surge in the final 100 meters to seize victory in the prestigious Rajpipla Trophy, the highlight of an exhilarating race day at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai on Wednesday.
As soon as the gates flew open for the six-furlong contest, Market King wasted no time asserting dominance, setting a blistering pace at the front. Meanwhile, Irish Gold, biding his time in a stalking position, made a decisive move as the race reached the home stretch, momentarily edging ahead of his stablemate, It’s My Time.
Just when it seemed like a tight finish was on the cards, P. Trevor showcased his tactical brilliance, urging It’s My Time into an electrifying burst of acceleration. The response was instant and emphatic—cutting through the pack with an impressive turn of foot, the Todywalla-trained colt surged ahead in the final strides, leaving his rivals trailing behind.
With a dazzling display of speed, stamina, and precise racecraft, It’s My Time ultimately crossed the finish line three-quarters of a length ahead, cementing its place as the undisputed star of the day.
The Free Press Journal tipster’s prediction proved spot on, correctly identifying the first two winners of the day. Kesari was another media outlet that also tipped It’s My Time, further solidifying the confidence in the runner’s potential.
Irish Gold was the Tote favourite.
