It's My Time, a promising gelding from the yard of trainer Dallas Todywalla and bred at Villoo's Greenfield Stud, stands out as the prime contender for the Karl Umrigar Salver. This prestigious Class 1 event, part of the 9th day of the Mumbai racing calendar, at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on Thursday.

While the gelding's recent performances may not offer a significant edge over his rivals, his impressive form during trackwork sessions suggests he's in excellent condition. With his proven abilities and consistent preparation, he appears well-poised to deliver a strong performance in this competitive eight-furlong race.

Among the challengers, El Greco and Rasputin are likely to be the other key contenders. Both horses have shown promise and will certainly keep the race exciting, making the battle for the title a thrilling one to watch.

Thursday's card features a compact lineup of six races, ensuring a day filled with intense action and strategic racing at Mahalaxmi. Racing enthusiasts can look forward to an engaging contest as these top-class horses compete for glory in the Karl Umrigar Salver.

First race: 2.30pm

Selections

1. The Regal Equity Plate: 1-(7), 2. (6), 3. (4)

2. The Maharaja Sir Pratapsingh Gaekwad Trophy: 1. (3), 2. (1), 3. (6)

3. The Karl Umrigar Salver: 1. It's My Time (4), 2. El Greco (5), 3. Rasputin (2)

4. The Y M Chaudhry Memorial Trophy: 1. (4), 2. (7), 3. (2)

5. The F K Vakil Salver: 1. (2), 2. (7), 3. (1)

6. The Ferrari Plate: 1. (5), 2. (8), 3. (3)