As the monsoon clouds hung low over the Royal Western India Turf Club, anticipation built steadily among racing enthusiasts for Day 6 of the Pune Races 2025. The air was alive with murmurs of strategy, rivalries, and hopeful glances toward the paddock. Trainers whispered last-minute instructions, jockeys tightened their grips on the reins, and the first roar from the crowd promised a Sunday full of speed, drama, and fresh racing talent.
The action kicks off at 1:30 PM with the first of eight competitive races scheduled through the afternoon, culminating at 5:00 PM. With rich prize money on offer and fields stacked with promising runners, racegoers can expect an unforgettable afternoon under the RWITC banner.
Opening Drama: World’s Oldest Barbershop Trophy Sets the Tone
The day begins with The World’s Oldest Barbershop Trophy at 1:30 PM — a 1200-metre sprint for horses rated 20 to 46, carrying a purse of ₹5.5 lakh. A blend of confident challengers and untested debutants line up, making this opener anything but predictable.
Leading the charge are The Athabasca (R. Ajinkya | P.S. Chouhan), Star Romance (S.G. Prasad | Sangramsinh N. Joshi), Empower (T.S. Jodha | Nazzak B. Chenoy), and Majestic Warrior (K. Nazil | Narendra Lagad). Moonlight Kiss, She’s A Teaser, and Prince Igor are all capable of delivering a late upset — making the opening dash a potential photo finish.
Staying Power on Display: Lemon Tree Hotels Trophy
At 2:00 PM, the spotlight shifts to the Lemon Tree Hotels Trophy over 2000 metres for horses rated 60 to 86, featuring a ₹9 lakh prize pool. This test of stamina and timing has drawn a competitive field, including Pride’s Price (R. Ajinkya | Imtiaz A. Sait), Alpine Star (Aditya Waydande | Narendra Lagad), Exuma (N.S. Parmar | M.K. Jadhav), Regina Memorabilis (Vivek G. | Imtiaz A. Sait), and Odysseus (Neeraj Rawal | P. Shroff).
Dinkoo N. Chenoy Divisions Promise Fireworks
Two divisions of the prestigious Dinkoo N. Chenoy Trophy are set to ignite the track.
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Div II (2:30 PM | 1200m | 3YO Only | ₹12 Lakh)
Watch for Allez L’Etoile (C. Umesh | Narendra Lagad) and Eagle Eye (K. Sai Kiran | Prasanna Kumar P.) to set a scorching pace, with Running Away, Agatha, and Ekatarina ready to pounce. Outsiders Fizzy, Sakana, and She’s My Gal could surprise if the leaders falter. -
Div I (3:30 PM | 1200m | 3YO Only | ₹12 Lakh)
The feature race of the day, Div I brings together El Moran (C. Umesh | Narendra Lagad), Manwar (K. Pranil | P.S. Chouhan) and Seneca (A. Sandesh | Nirad Karanjawala) in a clash of emerging stars. Expect Trail Blazer, Aeon Flux, and Heaven’s Rhythm to test their mettle late.
The Amjad Khan Trophy
Time: 3:00 PM | Distance: 1400m | Category: Rated 40–66 | Prize Money: ₹6.5 Lakh
The Amjad Khan Trophy promises to be one of the highlights of the afternoon, attracting a competitive field of seasoned runners and emerging challengers. Flaming Lamborghini (Jockey: S. Mosin | Trainer: Imtiaz A. Sait) headlines the lineup, facing a strong challenge from Opus Dei (C. Umesh | Imtiaz A. Sait) and Liam (A. Omkar | Nazzak B. Chenoy).
Also in contention are Lord And Master (Santosh G. | Shazaan Shah) and Spanish Eyes (A. Sandesh | Dallas Todywalla), both expected to make bold bids. Fable, Chardikala, Axlrod, Vincero, and Zarak add further depth to this open race, where tactical riding could prove decisive in the closing stages.
Feature Spotlight: Akkasaheb Maharaj Trophy Headlines Pune Races 2025
The Akkasaheb Maharaj Trophy at 4:00 PM takes center stage — a 1200-metre sprint for four-year-olds and older, offering a lucrative ₹15 lakh purse.
Top sprinters Time And Tide (A. Sandesh | Nirad Karanjawala) and Magileto (Vivek G. | Aman Altaf Hussain) will face stiff competition from Market King, Ashoka, Dream Seller, and Credence. This is where experience meets raw speed — a true test for the best on the card.
Unpredictable Finishes Await in the Final Two Races
The penultimate race, The Rotary District 3131 September Handicap at 4:30 PM, stretches over 1600 metres, with Caradoc (Aditya Waydande | Dallas Todywalla), Juracan (R. Ajinkya | P.S. Chouhan), and Claude (Santosh G. | Nirad Karanjawala) expected to fight hard for supremacy. Outsiders like Enforcer, Little John, and Wrangler could shake things up.
Finally, the curtain comes down at 5:00 PM with The Spearhead Plate over 1600 metres, carrying ₹5 lakh in stakes. Goldiva (A. Sandesh | Dallas Todywalla) and Red Dust(Bharat Singh | Faisal A. Abbas)lead the betting, but Daianne, The Flutist, Taabiir, and Speak The Breed lurk with winning intent.
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