The Pune Races Racecard 2025 takes center stage on Sunday, September 21, as the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) hosts its eighth day of the season. Ten contests are lined up, ranging from the Caprisca Trophy opener to the Bay of Treasure finale, with the Grade I Indian St Leger serving as the afternoon’s Classic highlight.
The Day Begins with the Caprisca Trophy
At 12:20 pm, the Caprisca Trophy over 1600m for older handicappers opens the Pune racecard. Northbound (Aditya Waydande/P. S. Chouhan) looks a strong contender, but Yuletide (P. Trevor/Narendra Lagad) and Madison (C. Umesh/Nirad Karanjawala) bring real depth. Marlboro Man (Ramswarup/Subhag Singh) adds experience, while The Flutist, Talking Point, and Leo the Lion are capable of making their presence felt.
Noble Prince Trophy for Speed
Sprinters clash at 12:50 pm in the Noble Prince Trophy over 1200m. Ekla Cholo (S. Mosin/Faisal A. Abbas) is well-fancied, but Ariyana Star (P. Trevor/Aman Altaf Hussain) and Flashman (A. Prakash/Bezan Chenoy) should test him. Coin Empress (K. Nazil/Narendra Lagad) can feature prominently, while Superluminal, Impulsive, Star of Asia, and We Still Believe keep the contest open.
Mystic Memory Trophy Adds Theatre
At 1:25 pm, the Mystic Memory Trophy (1400m) provides middle-distance intrigue. Liam (Antony Raj S./Nazzak B. Chenoy) is well placed, with Kavya (N. S. Parmar/M. K. Jadhav) and Aries (D. R. Shubham/Vinesh) rated highly. Chardikala (A. Sandesh/Altamaash Ahmed) is one to watch, while Shirsa and Scaramouche bring further challenge.
Amazing Grace Trophy Showcases Class
The 2:00 pm Amazing Grace Trophy (1600m, Rated 60–86) lines up proven names. Chagall (S. Siddharth/P. Shroff) looks the standout, Alpine Star (Avinash Paswan/Narendra Lagad) comes with confidence, and Pride’s Prince (Antony Raj S./Imtiaz A. Sait) is another contender. Singer Sargent (C. Umesh/Faisal A. Abbas), Christofle, and Sir Baffert complete the field.
Suraiya & Masoom Master Cup at Speed
By 2:35 pm, the 1200m Suraiya & Masoom Master Cup brings raw speed. Quicker (Bharat Singh/M. Narredu) is one to beat, but Divine Intuition (Vivek G./Aman Altaf Hussain) and Aperol (P. Trevor/Nirad Karanjawala) will challenge. Bee Magical (Neeraj Rawal/Imtiaz Sait) is another leading chance, while Western Star, Goddess of Dawn, and Social Butterfly ensure a lively sprint.
Warsaw Pact Trophy (Div II) Wide Open
The 3:10 pm Warsaw Pact Trophy Div II (1100m) is unpredictable. Ashwa Gypsy (Haridas Gore/Sanjay Kolse), Johnny Mac (Vivek G./Hosidar Daji), Mojo (Ritesh Gochhi/Faisal Abbas), and She’s A Teaser (Bhawani Singh/S. Waheed) are strong, while Mirae, Jetfire, AR First Star, Lion King, Prince Igor, and Northern Singer all keep the market busy.
DCN Million Showcases 3-Year-Olds
At 3:45 pm, the DCN Million (1400m) highlights young talent. Caradoc (P. Trevor/Dallas Todywalla) leads, Diego Garcia (A. Sandesh/Nirad Karanjawala) is progressive, and Tyrannus (Antony Raj S./Imtiaz A. Sait) adds strength. Azalea, Conjurer, Dreamer, Hazel, and Viennoise complete a strong lineup.
Indian St Leger – The Classic Crown
The Indian St Leger at 4:20 pm is the feature over 2800m, India’s final Classic of the season. Arkadian (P. Shroff) and Duke of Tuscany (P. Trevor/P. Shroff) bring formidable stable power. Golden Thunder (Antony Raj S./Karthik Ganapathy) and Odysseus (Neeraj Rawal/P. Shroff) are major contenders, while Positano, Tiepolo, Doctor Dolly, Pyrite, and Thalassa add to a stellar field.
Warsaw Pact Trophy (Div I)
At 4:55 pm, the Warsaw Pact Trophy Div I lines up sprinters again. Cinderella’s Dream (A. Sandesh/Faisal Abbas) holds strong claims, but Storm Cloud (Ramswarup/Narendra Lagad), Joondalup (Ritesh Gochhi/James McKeown), and Abhicandra (Aditya Waydande/Sanjay Kolse) will test her. Star Romance, Foujita, House of Lords, Red Merlot, and Disciplined add depth.
Bay of Treasure Finale
The day closes at 5:25 pm with the Bay of Treasure Trophy (1600m). Simola (Ritesh Gochhi/James McKeown), Marcus (C. Umesh/Narendra Lagad), Storm (T. S. Jodha/Behram Cama), and Absolute Gorgeous (R. Ajinkya/P. S. Chouhan) lead the field, while Desert Classic, Beyond Stars, La Dolce Vita, Jagger, Saseka, and Giant Gold provide strong opposition.
From the Caprisca Trophy to the Indian St Leger, RWITC’s Pune Races Racecard 2025 offers a thrilling blend of sprints, middle-distance battles, and Classic stamina. September 21 is set to stand out as one of the key days of the Indian racing calendar at Pune Race Club. For more insights from Indian racing stay tuned to racebuzz.
