The Malesh Narredu-trained Count Of Savoy bagged the Indian Association Of Equine Practitioners Trophy, the feature event of Sunday's evening card at the Mahalaxmi racetrack. Count Of Savoy, who was given a vigorous ride by jockey Neeraj Rawal, is owned by Ms Farida B Dubash & Mr Rustom H Vakil.

The small six-horse field was closely bunched up all through, with Son Of A Gun showing way to Bellator, Giant Star and Count Of Savoy, with Successor and Flying Visit bringing up the rear. With two furlongs to go, Neeraj Rawal astride Count Of Savoy made a move on the inner rails even as Trevor Patel got Successor to the outer lane, and briefly it looked like Successor would overtake Count Of Savoy before crossing the wire. But the gutsy Count Of Savoy dug his heels in, helped by a forceful ride by Neeraj Rawal, and actually skipped away in the final yards to a deserving victory.