The final racing spectacle of Pune Meeting 2025, Race 8 — The Vinayak Salver — delivered an electrifying finish for Class V Indian horses aged four years and over, rated 1 to 26. Held on Sunday, 12th October at 5:15 PM over 1000 metres, FLASHMAN (J: Antony Raj S., T: Bezan Chenoy) produced a blistering performance, clocking 0:57:944 for owner Mrs Bakhtawar B. Chenoy, claiming a commanding victory to cap off an action-packed day.
From the outset, FLASHMAN was prominent, breaking smartly and immediately taking up a prominent position near the front. Antony Raj S. timed his challenge perfectly, allowing the gelding to accelerate past the field in the final 200 metres. With a relentless burst of speed and unwavering composure, FLASHMAN pulled clear of rivals to cross the finish line with authority, thrilling the cheering crowd at Pune Racecourse.
SAMSON (J: Mustakim Alam, T: Narendra Lagad) held on tenaciously for second, finishing just a whisker behind in 0:58:004, while WE STILL BELIEVE (J: K. Pranil, T: S. Waheed) closed strongly to take third in 0:58:167. The top three were separated by mere fractions of a second, reflecting the competitive spirit of the day’s finale.
As the applause for FLASHMAN echoed across the course, attention turned to the conclusion of Pune Meeting 2025, with fans already buzzing about the standout performances of the day and anticipating next exciting line-up.
Stay connected to RaceBuzz for full coverage from Pune Racecourse!
