Updated On: 15 December, 2012 08:27 AM IST | | Prakash Gosavi
The stage is set for the first Classic of the Mumbai racing season 2012-13 - the grade 1, Gitanjali Indian 1000 Guineas at the Mahalaxmi racecourse this Sunday with the winner being crowned as the best miler among the fillies born in 2009.
Ten have accepted to face the starter, three of them outstation challengers. At least on paper the race looks quite open, with three local fillies — Neona, Portia and Maple Star likely to be challenged by Vijay’s Pride from Hyderabad.

Neona, Maple Star and Portia. Pics/RS Gupta