The 3rd race of the day at Pune Race Club, The Rao Saheb Kedari Gold Trophy, a Class III contest for Indian horses rated 40 to 66 over 2000 metres, delivered a thrilling spectacle on Saturday, 4th October 2025 at 2:20 PM. King Ke (J: Vivek G., T: P. Shroff) produced a dominant display for owners Mr Vijay B. Shirke, Mrs Vijay B. Shirke, Mr Jay V. Shirke, Mrs Daisy K. D. B. Mehta & Mr Dara K. Mehta rep. Darashaw Bloodstock Pvt Ltd and Mr D R Thacker rep. DT Racing & Breeders LLP, stopping the clock at a strong 2:03:901 to secure a well-deserved victory.
Breaking well, the winner settled confidently behind the early pace, conserving energy while tracking the front runners. Approaching the final turn, Vivek G. found a decisive split, urging the horse forward with measured bursts of speed. Exhibiting a powerful turn of foot in the home straight, King Ke surged ahead to claim the race with authority, leaving a lasting impression of both stamina and tactical skill.
Black Thunder (J: Aditya Waydande, T: Rehanullah Khan) finished a valiant second, clocking 2:04:866 after keeping close company with the leader for much of the home stretch. Doctor Dolly (J: A. Sandesh, T: Faisal A. Abbas) stayed on strongly to secure third in 2:04:893, ensuring a closely fought contest for the minor placings.
With the excitement of this feature still fresh, all eyes now turn to the highly anticipated October Handicap at 3:00 PM, promising another afternoon of intense racing action at Pune Race Club. Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for live updates and results.
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