Turn And Burn Wins The B. K. Lagad Salver at Pune
The afternoon at Pune Racecourse sparked to life when Turn And Burn won the B. K. Lagad Salver, the second race on the card, run over a blistering 1000 metres. Worth ₹7,50,000 in total prize money and open to horses rated 60 to 86, the sprint demanded both speed and timing, and it was N. S. Parmar who executed the plan to perfection for trainer M. K. Jadhav.
Breaking smartly from the gates, Turn And Burn quickly found rhythm along the rails, setting a solid pace as the early leaders began to feel the pressure. Parmar’s measured handling allowed the Mr Prashant Nagar rep. SKJ Thoroughbreds Pvt Ltd, to produce a decisive burst in the final furlong, stopping the clock at 0:58.321.
Chasing hard but unable to bridge the gap, Cellini (J: Vivek G, T: Bezan Chenoy) claimed second in 0:58.650, while Esperanza (J: Aditya Waydande, T: Shazaan Shah) ran on late to finish third in 0:59.019. The result confirmed Turn And Burn’s status as the tote favourite, rewarding backers with a display of sharp acceleration and professional control.
The buzz now shifts to the next race of the day, The Mayor’s Trophy, a contest promising tactical intrigue and competitive depth. Pune’s turf is in prime condition, with quick underfoot ground lending itself to bold front-running performances.
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