Race day excitement at Pune Racecourse kicked off with Race 1, The Caprisca Trophy, a Class V contest for Indian horses aged five years and over rated 1 to 26. Held on Sunday, 21st September 2025 at 12:20 PM over 1600 metres, the race saw Northbound (J: Aditya Waydande, T: P. S. Chouhan) deliver a commanding performance for owner Mr Jaydev M Mody rep. J M Livestock Pvt Ltd, crossing the finish line in 1:39:981 to claim a stylish victory.
From the gates, Northbound settled comfortably in mid-division before producing a well-timed surge in the final 400 metres. Displaying both tactical speed and stamina, the six-year-old gelding gained a decisive advantage in the home stretch, keeping rivals at bay with a strong, consistent gallop to the line.
Runner-up honours went to Yuletide (J: P. Trevor, T: Narendra Lagad), who pressed the winner throughout and finished just behind. The veteran The Flutist (J: C. S. Jodha, T: Himmat Singh) completed the trifecta with a solid third-place finish, crossing the line.
With The Caprisca Trophy concluded, the focus now turns to the Noble Prince Trophy at 12:50 PM, expected to provide more thrilling action for racing fans at the Royal Western India Turf Club.
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