The fourth race of the PUNE MEETING 2025, SPECIAL RACE DAY, on Saturday 13th September 2025, saw Class II Handicap horses rated 60 to 86 (40 to 59 eligible) battle over 1400 meters at Pune Racecourse. At 03:00 PM, CELESTIAL (J: Vivek G., T: P. Shroff) delivered a commanding performance for owners Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla & Mr Adar C. Poonawalla rep. Villoo Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt Ltd, Mr S. R. Sanas, Mr Mukul Sonawala, Mr Kairus Dadachanji & Mr Saleem Fazelbhoy, crossing the finish line in 1:26:463. The victory marked a dominant display of pace and precision in Class II company.
From the gates, CELESTIAL settled smoothly in midfield before unleashing a decisive turn of foot in the final 300 meters. Vivek G. timed the move to perfection, allowing the winner to surge past rivals with ease, holding a clear margin at the finish. The horse’s acceleration and composure under pressure underscored both tactical awareness and class.
Runner-up ATAASH (J: P. Trevor, T: Nazzak B Chenoy) kept close company throughout and finished just behind in 1:26:570, while SINGER SARGENT (J: C. Umesh, T: Faisal A. Abbas) produced a late surge to claim third in 1:26:837. The top three were separated by fine fractions, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest.
With the cheers for CELESTIAL still resonating, attention now turns to the day’s feature race, The Supreme Pune City Gold Cup, scheduled for 03:40 PM, which promises to test speed and stamina at the highest level. For detailed results and live updates, visit RaceBuzz
