The second race of the Special Race Day at Pune Racecourse on Saturday, 11th October 2025 — The N. K. Pudumjee Salver, a Class II event for horses rated 60 to 86 over 1600 metres — delivered an impressive spectacle of skill and stamina. The Milenium Force (J: A. Sandesh, T: P. S. Chouhan) produced a polished performance to capture the honours for owner Mr. B. Vijeth Bhandari, stopping the clock at 1:37:507 after a well-judged ride.
Breaking cleanly from the gates, The Milenium Force settled smoothly behind the early pace before being urged to quicken approaching the final furlong. Showing both acceleration and determination, A. Sandesh timed his move perfectly to assert control inside the last 100 metres. The gelding maintained a strong rhythm through the line, confirming his consistency and earning a deserving victory against a competitive field.
Christofle (J: P. Trevor, T: P. Shroff) ran a gallant second, clocking 1:37:929, staying within striking distance of the winner for much of the race but unable to reel him in when it mattered. Kimiko (J: C. Umesh, T: Karthik Ganapathy) finished third in 1:38:141, keeping on steadily to secure a place on the board in a closely fought finish.
With The N. K. Pudumjee Salver now concluded, all eyes turn to the upcoming Pissarro Plate at 3:45 PM, promising yet another thrilling contest on this action-packed Pune race day. Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for live updates and in-depth coverage throughout the afternoon.
