Absolute Emperor produced a strong sprint performance to win The Raees Plate over 1000 metres at Pune Racecourse on Saturday, October 10, 2026, during the Pune Racecourse Meeting 2026, Tenth Day. Ridden by P. S. Kaviraj and trained by P. S. Chouhan, the winner represented Mr Raj Ramprasad Singh and completed the distance in 0:58:105.
The short-distance contest called for an alert start and accurate timing, with Absolute Emperor showing the necessary pace in the closing stages to secure the verdict. Kaviraj kept the runner on course for victory, while the Chouhan-trained contender maintained the advantage to cross the finish line first.
Absolute Emperor Leads The Raees Plate Finish
Absolute Emperor stopped the clock at 0:58:105 to take the honours in Race 4 at Pune Racecourse. The winning effort reflected an effective combination of early pace and a well-judged ride over the 1000-metre sprint.
Sabalenka finished second, with Akshay Kumar in the saddle for trainer Aman Altaf Hussain. The runner recorded 0:58:269, finishing just behind the winner after a competitive effort.
Queen’s Covenant secured third place under jockey Vishal N. Bunde for trainer Imtiaz A. Sait, clocking 0:58:601. The leading three finishers completed a closely fought contest, with Absolute Emperor holding the advantage when it mattered most.
Pune Racecourse Results: Attention Turns to Race 5
The Raees Plate formed part of the tenth day of the Pune racing season, with the 1000-metre event providing another result for the day’s programme. Absolute Emperor’s success added to the day’s proceedings at Pune Racecourse, with P. S. Kaviraj and P. S. Chouhan combining for the victory.
Following the conclusion of Race 4, attention turns to Race 5, The Rodeo Plate, scheduled for 4:00 PM as the meeting continues.
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