Minari secured victory in Race 7, The Alexandress Plate, over 1400 metres at Pune Racecourse on Sunday, 18 October 2026, during the twelfth day of the Pune Race Course Meeting. Ridden by Akshay Kumar and trained by Imtiaz A. Sait, Minari completed the 4:30 PM contest in 1:25.460. The winner raced for owners Mr Mukul Sonawala, Mr D. R. Thacker, representing DT Racing & Breeders LLP, Mr Chetan Shah, Mr Girish S. Mehta and Mr Sunil S. Majithia.
Minari’s performance added another result to an eventful afternoon at Pune Racecourse. Over the 1400-metre trip, Akshay Kumar guided the winner through the contest to secure the lead at the finish. The combination of Kumar’s riding and Sait’s preparation proved effective, with Minari stopping the clock at 1:25.460 to claim the Alexandress Plate.
Minari Leads The Alexandress Plate Finish
Diego Garcia finished second under A. Sandesh for trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, while Queen of Beauties secured third place with P. Trevor aboard for trainer Aman Altaf Hussain. Official finishing times for the second- and third-placed runners were not available in the race details provided.
The focus now shifts to The Dancing Phoenix Plate, scheduled for 5:00 PM at Pune Racecourse, as the twelfth day of the 2026 meeting continues.
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