Pune Race Cards 12 Oct 2025 showcase eight thrilling races at Pune Racecourse, featuring top horses, jockeys, and trainers. From the Commander Trophy to the Grade I Pune Derby, each race highlights competitive fields, race distances, prize money, and potential contenders, making it an unmissable day for horse racing enthusiasts.
The Commander Trophy – 1:30 PM, 1400m, ₹6,50,000 (Handicap 40-66)
Opening the day is the Commander Trophy, a 40-66 handicap over 1400 meters. Eagle Day, with jockey Sonu Chouhan and trainer P. Shroff, is poised to set a strong pace. Ghirardelli (C. S. Jodha / Adhirajsingh Jodha) and Opus Dei (C. Umesh / Imtiaz A. Sait) bring late-charging potential, while Liam (A. Omkar / Nazzak B. Chenoy) and Amadeo (Mukesh Kumar / Adhirajsingh Jodha) could spring surprises if they find early rhythm. This handicap promises a competitive start to the day.
The Jayant M. Shah & Champak M. Shah Gold Trophy – 2:00 PM, 2400m, ₹5,50,000 (Handicap 20-46)
The stamina-testing Gold Trophy stretches over 2400 meters in a 20-46 handicap. Endurance (C. S. Jodha / Imtiaz A. Sait) looks likely to maintain a steady, tactical run. Land of Plenty (Ramswarup / Subhag Singh) and Esconido (Neeraj Rawal / S. Waheed) are set to challenge late in the stretch, while Cascade (T. S. Jodha / Behram Cama), Looking Like a Wow (Antony Raj S / Subhag Singh), and Viking (P. Trevor / Adhirajsingh Jodha) round out the field with strong finishing potential. The race will test both stamina and strategic riding.
The Pune Police Commissioner’s Trophy – 2:30 PM, 1200m, ₹5,50,000 (Handicap 20-46)
The 1200-meter Police Commissioner’s Trophy sprint highlights early speed and tactical bursts. Cinderella’s Dream (Aditya Waydande / Faisal A. Abbas) could dominate with an early lead. Escape Velocity (Ramswarup / Adhirajsingh Jodha) and El Moran (P. Trevor / Narendra Lagad) offer potent late runs, while Eastern Monarch (A. Sandesh / Sanjay Kolse), Joondalup (C. Umesh / James E. McKeown), and Starseed (T. S. Jodha / Nazzak B. Chenoy) ensure a tense finish, emphasizing every jockey’s strategy.
The Jimmy Umrigar Trophy Division I – 3:00 PM, 1400m, ₹12,00,000 (Maiden, 3 year old horses)
Afternoon stakes rise in the Jimmy Umrigar Trophy Division I, contest over 1400 meters. Alfonsine (K. Sai Kiran / Prasanna Kumar P) and Caradoc (P. Trevor / Dallas Todywalla) combine speed and experience. Skandha (T. S. Jodha / Nazzak B. Chenoy), Amaze and Inspire (Mukesh Kumar / Adhirajsingh Jodha), Bravo Zulu (A. Sandesh / Faisal A. Abbas), and Exciting (Vivek G / P. Shroff) complete a field where tactical decisions will define the winner.
The Noshir & Dolly Dhunjibhoy Sprint Million (Grade III) – 3:30 PM, 1200m (4 yrs old & over)
The Grade III Sprint Million is always a spectacle for mature sprinters. Magileto (P. Trevor / Aman Altaf Hussain) leads the early pace, with Market King (N. S. Parmar / Imtiaz A. Sait) and Constable (A. Prakash / P. Shroff) ready to unleash late bursts. Dream Seller (A. Sandesh / P. S. Chouhan), Shambala (Antony Raj S / Nazzak B. Chenoy), and Christophany (Neeraj Rawal / Imtiaz A. Sait) round out a highly competitive sprint, promising a thrilling finish.
The Battle for Pune Supremacy – The Villoo C. Poonawalla Pune Derby (Grade I) – 4:00 PM, 2000m (3 yrs old only)
The stage is set for the most electrifying contest of the day as the Grade I Pune Derby, a 2000-meter test of stamina, strategy, and sheer will, reserved exclusively for the finest three-year-olds. All eyes will be on Baychimo (Antony Raj S / Adhiraj Singh Jodha), the dark bay French Navy colt representing Diamond Band Racing Syndicate and Bachhawat Farms, expected to set a punishing early pace. Hot on his heels is Gunsmoke (Yash Narredu / M. Narredu), the Havana Gold colt whose explosive finishing burst could turn the race on its head.
The Derby field brims with potential, from Miracle of Hanukah (Mukesh Kumar / Aman Altaf Hussain), the French Navy gelding poised for a late surge, to Prokofiev (Suraj Narredu / Prasanna Kumar P.), the black gelding bred by the Poonawalla family, carrying tactical experience in every stride. Solidarity (R. Ajinkya / P. Shroff) and Superstar (A. Prakash / P. Shroff) add further depth, while Zacharias, Zafferano, and Golden Dancer promise to keep the pace honest and the finish heart-stopping.
Every furlong of the 2000 meters will demand precision from jockeys and courage from their mounts. With speed, stamina, and strategy colliding on the track, the Pune Derby 2025 promises a breathtaking climax where legends are made and racing glory is seized.
The Jimmy Umrigar Trophy Division II – 4:45 PM, 1400m, ₹12,00,000 (3 yrs old only)
Division II features emerging three-year-olds in a 1400-meter open contest. Claude (A. Sandesh / Adhirajsingh Jodha) and Tyrone Power (Amyn Merchant / Faisal A. Abbas) are strong contenders, with American Eagle (Mukesh Kumar / Shazaan Shah), Conjurer (Antony Raj S / B. Prithviraj), Ekatarina (Neeraj Rawal / Imtiaz A. Sait), and Her Charge (Bhawani Singh / Karthik Ganapathy) rounding out a fast and tactical race.
The Vinayak Salver – 5:15 PM, 1000m, ₹5,00,000 (Handicap 1-26)
The day concludes with the Vinayak Salver, a sharp 1000-meter sprint testing the quickest horses. Menjou’s Moustache (Ramswarup / Adhirajsingh Jodha) sets an early pace, while Adonis (Bhawani Singh / Vijay Kasbekar) and Ananya (S. J. Sunil / B. Prithviraj) provide late speed. Arbitrage (Haridas Gore / Rehanullah Khan), Red Mist (Mukesh Kumar / Adhirajsingh Jodha), and Flashman (Antony Raj S / Bezan Chenoy) ensure a high-energy finish to the day.
From handicap tests to Grade I derbies, the Pune Race Course (RWITC) on 12 Oct 2025 promises a diverse mix of races, each demanding strategy, speed, and stamina. For past results and insights, explore RaceBuzz Pune racing coverage.
