The feature event of the day at the Pune Races August 16, the F.D. Wadia Trophy (Grade III, 1400m), lived up to its billing as a gripping contest for three-year-olds. With a rich purse of ₹15,00,000 on offer, the race witnessed a classy display by Fourth Wing (J: Yash Narredu, T: Aman Altaf Hussain), who stormed home in decisive fashion to clinch the prestigious trophy.
Fourth Wing stamps authority in Grade III feature
Breaking smartly and settling into a rhythm, Fourth Wing displayed maturity beyond her age in the 1400m contest. Ridden confidently by Yash Narredu, the filly quickened impressively inside the final furlong, holding off the late surge of Money Bags (J: Antony Raj S. / T: Prasanna Kumar P.), who finished second by 5 ¼ lengths. Encino (J: Akshay Kumar / T: Nirad Karanjawala) followed in third, while Bishop (J: A. Prakash / T: P. Shroff) had to settle for fourth.
The feature race of the day, the F.D. Wadia Trophy (Gr. III), belonged to Fourth Wing, who produced a sparkling performance to stop the clock at 1:24.928. The filly’s display of class and stamina not only highlighted her pedigree—by Sanus Per Aquam (IRE) out of Centrestage—but also rewarded trainer Aman Altaf Hussain with a landmark early-season success at Pune.
With this commanding triumph, Fourth Wing announced herself as one to follow for the remainder of the Pune Meeting 2025, especially with bigger classics looming on the horizon. The F.D. Wadia Trophy has historically served as a launchpad for top performers, and this edition may well have unearthed another rising star at the Pune Racecourse.
In conclusion, the highlight of the Pune Races August 16 delivered a thrilling spectacle, with Fourth Wing emerging as the standout performer of the day.
After the feature race, attention shifted to the 6th event of the day – The Magansingh P. Jodha Trophy
