After a very long time, Lokanath Gowda led in a big winner, Poseidon from his yard coming up tops in the Governor's Trophy run over a mile. In the absence of Sir Cecil who opted out suffering from a ear injury and a couple waiting to start their campaigns in summer, a moderate field came under the starter's flag, Summer Palace from Irfan Ghatala's yard garnering the maximum support on the strength of his impressive debut. The favourite piloted by leading pro Trevor Patel did produce his best but that was just not good enough to stop Posiedon and Jagadeesh from galloping home to the delight of Lokanath. Velocidad finished a tame third and hopefully will turn a new leaf in summer.   

On form the Irfan Ghatala-trained Automatic looked outstanding in the Leading Stud Cup. His sublime effort behind Mauritania in the Guineas and the fact that he looked a picture of fitness at the paddock saw most big bettors double their bet on the top fancy, but the public rage after streaking ahead past the distance post lost in the last stride to St.Pauli's Girl partnered by Trevor Patel. Suraj Narredu astride the favourite took it easy soon after he grabbed the lead and was caught napping in the end by Trevor. Aaron The Baron finished third.

Neil Darashah schooled Royal Sceptre made every post a winning one in the Leading Owner Trophy. The nine-furlong trip suited Royal Sceptre who too had his fair share of followers. A confident Arshad Alam pushed his mount ahead soon after the start and never let the initiative slip. Sagrada did well to gain the runner-up spot ahead of Fabulous while the favourite Dr.Logan another favourite from Irfan's yard bit the dust. Padmanabhan-trained Volatility had it easy in the Leading Tipster Cup. Backed to the exclusion of all her rivals, the daughter of China Visit cantered home without unduly extending herself. Volatility is now at her best and it will pay to follow her early summer.

It was good to see Praveen Jesu lead in Back of Beyond in the Champion Trainer Trophy. The winner after a ding-dong battle edged out the favourite Reference close home in the mile long event. Apprentice Nazr-ul-Alam again sent out a message that he has the skills to climb up the ladder. Fresh Start at one stage looked good to contest the issue but had to rest content with the third spot. Srinath drove the well fancied Allsettogo for an easy win in the upper division of the Champion Jockey Trophy. Land Of Liberty attracted solid support in this event, backed down from (5/1) to (2/1), but after taking command at the top of the straight, Land Of Liberty failed to match strides with the winner who proved too good at end.

Many top pros wanted to see Classic Cut in action. And the Irfan ward didn't disappoint though she looked gross in the parade ring. Jockey Trevor Patel who rates Classic Cut high was provided an arm-chair ride to success by the shortest priced favourite who will make her mark in the summer season.

Inayathulla schooled Quick Action rightly opened the favourite after a couple of pleasing performances on the trial track but soon the odds drifted out and the winner was available at (4/1), but that didn't stop T S Jodha from packing a punch on the Inayathullah ward who romped home ahead Zala Princess.