The opening race of the Special Race Day at Pune Racecourse on Saturday, 11th October 2025 set the tone for an electrifying afternoon. Race 1, The Severus Plate, a Class V contest for Indian horses aged four years and over (rated 1 to 26) over 1400 meters, saw Magical Star (J: A. Sandesh, T: P. S. Chouhan) storm to victory in a commanding performance. Racing in the colours of Mr Gautam Kotwal, Magical Star crossed the finish line in 1:26:587, delighting the enthusiastic crowd with a decisive opening win for the day.
From the start, Magical Star positioned prominently, tracking the leaders before unleashing a well-timed burst in the home straight. Sandesh’s patient handling and Chouhan’s tactical preparation allowed the winner to take command in the final 200 meters, leaving competitors struggling to respond and sealing the win with authority.
Taabiir (J: P. Trevor, T: Subhag Singh) kept close company throughout and ran a strong race to finish second, while Exotic Star (J: K. Pranil, T: S. Waheed) closed late to claim third. The top three highlighted the competitive nature of the opening contest and set a high benchmark for the races to follow.
As attention turns to The N. K. Pudumjee Salver at 3:15 PM, racing fans are in for another thrilling encounter. Stay tuned with RaceBuzz for live updates and expert coverage of all the action from Pune Meeting 2025.
