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Indian Derby: Santissimo favourite in big field
Hindustan Times Mumbai
|February 02, 2025
With a stellar lineup of 16 competitors, the highly anticipated HPSL Indian Derby is set to be an electrifying contest at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse here on Sunday.
MUMBAI:
Boasting one of the largest fields ever, this year's edition is wide open with all vying for the prestigious title.
Adding to the excitement and intrigue, five internationally acclaimed jockeys—Oisin Murphy, David Allan, Tom Marquand, Christophe Lemaire and Billy James—will showcase their talent, bringing an enriching global flair to the event. For Indian riders, this comes as a golden opportunity to test their mettle against top-tier international competition.
Leading the overseas cavalry is Irish sensation Murphy, who reunites with Santissimo, his victorious partner from the Indian 2000 Guineas.
This story is from the February 02, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Mumbai.
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