The afternoon excitement at Pune Racecourse reached a peak with Race 4, The Amjad Khan Trophy, a Class III contest for Indian horses rated 40 to 66, run over 1400 metres on Sunday, 7th September 2025 at 3:00 PM. Spanish Eyes (J: A. Sandesh, T: Dallas Todywalla) delivered a polished performance for owners Mr Nozer Panthaky, Mr Munchi P. Shroff, Mr Kairus Dadachanji, Mr J. H. Damania, and Mrs Lynn Deas, crossing the finish line in 1:26:320 to claim a decisive victory.
From the start, Spanish Eyes settled comfortably in midfield before making a well-timed move around the final bend. Showing both speed and composure, the winner surged past the leaders in the home straight, maintaining a strong rhythm and leaving competitors chasing in vain. A. Sandesh’s confident ride perfectly complemented Dallas Todywalla’s training tactics, ensuring Spanish Eyes dominated the finish.
The runner-up spot went to Axlrod (J: T. S. Jodha, T: Behram Cama), who kept close tabs on the winner but ultimately finished behind in 1:26:330. Vincero (J: Aditya Waydande, T: Shazaan Shah) completed the podium in third with a late surge, clocking 1:26:447 , rounding off a thrilling top-three finish.
As the crowd celebrated Spanish Eyes’ win, attention quickly shifted to the Dinkoo N. Chenoy Salver DIV I, scheduled for 3:30 PM, promising another competitive clash in the day’s action-packed card.
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