Date:16/05/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/05/16/stories/2008051655861700.htm

Sport - Racing : Horse

Magical Sunset wins main event

UDHAGAMANDALAM: Magical Sunset ridden by Milan claimed the Chamundi Plate, the feature event of the races held here on Thursday (May 15). The winner is owned by Rm. Lakshmanan and trained by R. Foley.

The results:

1. COURTALAM PLATE (1,200m), maiden 3-y-o only (Terms): Okie Dokie (Saddam Iqbal) 1, Hey Bubbli (Sham Kumar) 2, Welsh Artist (Murugan) 3 and Romantic Time (P. Kumar) 4. Dist, 2-3/4 and 6. 1m 22.25s. Rs. 5 (w), 9 and 18 (p). Q: Rs.19. Favourite: Okie Dokie. Owners: Mrs. Anita Iqbal, Mr. M. J. Iqbal and Mrs. Uma Vasdev. Trainer: M. J. Iqbal.

2. CHAMUNDI PLATE (1,400m), Cl. I: Magical Sunset (Milan) 1, Moon Emperor (A. Mohan) 2, Flashing Star (Rajenda Singh) 3 and Dance With Dreams (Prem) 4. 2, 1-1/4 and 1-3/4. 1m 21.97s. Rs. 40 (w), 9 and 6 (p). Q: Rs.59. Favourite: Moon Emperor. Owner: Mr. Rm. Lakshmanan. Trainer: R. Foley.

3. BAVANISAGAR PLATE (1,200m), Cl. II: Star Perfection (Prem) 1, Highland Wonder (Milan) 2, Great Strides (A. Mohan) 3 and Powerthrust (Rajendar Singh) 4. 1-3/4, 1-1/4 and 2. 1m 18.42s. Rs.21 (w), 8 and 12 (p). Q: Rs. 19. Favourite: Highland Wonder. Owner: Mr. M.A.M.R. Muthiah. Trainer: R. Foley.

4. SIMS PARK CUP (Div. I), (1,200m), 3-y-o only (Terms): Rainbow Mirage (Rajendra Singh) 1, Mystery Knight (Milan) 2, Cobra King (A. Mohan) 3 and Solar Rhytham (S. Manohar) 4. 2, 1-1/4 and 3-1/4. 1m 19.99s. Rs. 9 (w), 17 and 26 (p). Q: Rs. 22. Favourite: Rainbow Mirage. Owner: Mr. N. Anantharam. Trainer: R. Foley.

5. TIGER TRAILS PLATE (Div.I), (1,200m), Cl. IV: Secret Romeo (Prem) 1, Pay Check (Milan) 2, Irish Noble (C. Velu) 3 and Star Hopeful (Babul) 4.1-3/4, 1-3/4 and 1.1m 17.15s. Rs. 44 (w), 14 and 20 (p). Q: Rs.35. Favourite: Sharp Star. Owner: Mr. B. Sridharan. Trainer: B. Suresh.

6. SIMS PARK CUP (Div. II), (1,200m), 3-y-o only (Terms): Oasis Dream (Rajendra Singh) 1, Society Lady (Milan) 2, Destinys Dream (C. Velu) 3 and Magical Warrior (Prem) 4. 2-3/4, 1-1/2 and 1-1/4. 1m 19.75s. Rs. 19 (w), 10 and 7 (p). Q: Rs.10.Favourite: Society Lady. Owner: Mr. T. Irudhayaraj. Trainer: R. Foley.

7. TIGER TRAILS PLATE (Div. II), (1,200m), Cl. IV: Arma (Milan) 1, Empirical (Rajendra Singh) 2, Snow Blossom (A. Mohan) 3 and Oksana (S. Manohar) 4.1-3/4, 1-1/4 and 2. 1m 17.32s. Rs. 8 (w), 29 and 15 (p). Q: Rs.12.Favourite: Arma. Owner: Mr. B. Sridharan. Trainer: B. Suresh.

8. KODAI PLATE (1,200m), Cl. V-A: Indian Gold (Miss Roopa) 1, Friendly Wind (C. Brisson) 2, Western Brace (K.S. Rathore) 3 and Celebrity Eclipse (M.J. Casey) 4. 2-3/4, 2-3/4 and 1-1/2. 1m 16.66s. Rs 6 (w), 7, 11 and nil (p). Q: Rs.9. Favourite: Indian Gold. Owner: Mr. Sp. Palaniappan. Trainer: B. Suresh.

9. ALLEPPEY PLATE (1,200m), Cl. V-B: Star Material (Akbar) 1, All Rainbows (C. Umesh) 2, Spitfire (K.S. Rathore) 3 and Amazing Blaze (Huffton) 4. Nk., 1-3/4 and 1-1/4. 1 m 17.35s. Rs.6 (w), 6, 7 and 6 (p). Q: Rs. 29. Favourite: Star Material. Owners: Mr. Prem Menon, Mrs. Indra Prem Menon, Mrs. Anitha Shanmugam and Mr. B. Deepak Raj. Trainer: Sebastian.

Treble: (1): Rs. 47 (carried over); (2): Rs. 267 (one tkt.).