After raising hopes of an early success when he finished runner-up in an impressive effort behind Christofle in his previous run, the five-year old bay It's My Time did not let his followers down in the Kailashpat Singhania Trophy. Trevor Patel had Lord and Master on his radar and kept It's My Time (Roderic O'Connor – Unforgettable You) on the former's tail till the six-horse field went off the bridle in the home stretch. The Dallas Todywalla trainee soon tackled Lord and Master and accomplished a gratifying victory for his master in the new year. Jockey YS Srinath went flat out astride Pride's Angel but ended up playing second fiddle to the winner. Lord and Master held on to the third place ahead of Ataash, who was an unfortunate victim of traffic snarls twice during the race but for which she could have found a better placing on the judges' board. 

For once, punters had the bookies on the mat as all the winners barring Vincero in the juvenile event had the majority support. The day started with young Behram Cama-trained Floyd making it to the winner's enclosure when pitted against a mediocre lot in the lowest class. Running for the first time after being gelded, Floyd (Quasar – Artus) brooked no opposition from his seven rivals in the mile event. TS Jodha sent Floyd in pursuit of Leo The Lion soon after the gates opened and forced the latter into submission in the final run-in. Floyd won with a fair margin of comfort and had Leo The Lion, Come Back Please and Yawar trailing behind. 

Veteran Mansingh Jadhav-saddled Exuma gave a gallant performance as he snuffed out the challenge of the seasoned campaigner Regal Command in a four-horse contest for the PR Mehta Trophy, run over a mile and half. Jadhav had fielded another candidate in the race, Fortunate Son, who set the perfect pace for his stable partner, who was followed in a single file by Regal Command and Gangster. Nikhil Parmar got into action as the heads turned for home and removed his whip to get Exuma going. Meanwhile, Bhawani Singh also launched his assault and brought Regal Command alongside the favourite. Both jockeys were fervent in their approach and, for a fleeting moment, it appeared that Regal Command was getting stronger with each stride. However, Parmar exhorted Exuma (Australia – Bahama Bay) to increase his speed following which the bay gelding stretched out to put the issue to rest in the dying moments of the race. Exuma beat Regal Command by just under a length. Fortunate Son managed to keep the third place ahead of Gangster, who was a spent force in the home stretch. 

Three-year old maiden Decacorn, also hailing from Jadhav's yard, produced a sparkling performance to give his master an opportunity to lead his second winner of the day. Parmar had Decacorn on the leash as he tried to break free and allowed another speedster, Light of Life, to show the way to the field. Decacorn (Leitir Mor – Amazing Ray) took over the running from the tiring Light of Life in the last furlong and half and sped off to a convincing victory over Etoile. Ultimo, who met with interference at the start, ended third, a head in front of Light of Life. The General languished at the wrong end of the field and finished a disappointing seventh. 

The MD Mehta Trophy for maiden juveniles who turned three a few days ago was claimed by Pesi Shroff-saddled Vincero, who produced a dazzling run on his way to a winning debut. Fast Approach seized the initiative and had Aperol, Storm Cloud and Rouge following him over the six-furlong sprint. Aperol started gaining ground on Fast Approach after Rouge swerved to her left alarmingly and crashed into the fence towards the first enclosure. Fast Approach and Aperol went stride for stride in the final stages of the race even as Kirtish Bhagat showed Vincero the daylight. The bay colt by Leitir Mor out of Rhinefall came with a devouring run to catch Aperol, who had just about headed Fast Approach, Vincero overcame Aperol by a whisker with Fast Approach a head away. The rest of the field ended a distance behind. 

HJ Antia pulled off a smart coup with Hagibis and was so confident about his pupil's superiority that he entrusted him in the hands of jockey R. Shelar, whose last success was a good three years ago. Even the moneybags were gung-ho about Hagibis's success as all the smart money flowed his way in the betting ring. Hagibis was brushed up to run just behind the front runners shortly after the start and was asked for an effort in the last furlong. Shelar justified Antia's faith in his riding ability and confidently guided Hagibis (Sussex – Bling) to a comfortable win over House of Lords, Silver Steps and Champagne Smile. 

SK Sunderji's ward Dream Seller mended his ways and scored his second career success in the day's concluding event. Dream Seller overcame his habit of veering out at the start and raced alongside Goddess of Dawn till the heads turned for home. Jockey R. Ajinkya had not fully released his grip on Dream Seller (Phoenix Tower – Maluku) when overtaking the leader with little under two furlongs left for home but the bay gelding proved far superior to his rivals as he skipped away for an effortless victory. Red Merlot finished runner-up ahead of Jetfire and Rush.