RWITC is set to host an exhilarating seven-race card this Sunday, 19 October 2025, showcasing some of the finest equine talent at Pune Racecourse. From the early afternoon kickoff to the late-evening finishes, the meeting promises intense competition, expert jockeyship, and thrilling moments that will keep racing enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.
Race 1: The Gold Bag Plate (1-26)
The day begins with the Gold Bag Plate at 1:00 pm, covering 1600 meters and offering ₹5,00,000 in prize money. Alexandria, guided by S. Zervan and trained by Altamaash A. Ahmed, looks poised to make an early impact. Floyd, under T.S Jodha and trainer Behram Cama, and Speak the Breed, ridden by Antony Raj S and trained by Imtiaz A. Sait, are expected to challenge strongly. Ma Cherie (S.J Sunil / Sangramsinh N. Joshi), Baleno (S.A Amit / Karthik Ganapathy), and The Flutist (C.S Jodha / Himmat Singh) complete a competitive line-up, promising an intense sprint from the start.
Race 2: The Enigma Trophy (80+)
At 1:40 pm, the Enigma Trophy, a race for horses rated 80 and above over 1600 meters with ₹12,00,000 on offer, takes center stage. Shubankar (Bharat Singh / Karthik Ganapathy) and Mojito (N.S Parmar / M.K Jadhav) are the front-runners, while Madam Rich (Vivek G / Jim B Prithviraj) and Pride’s Prince (A. Prakash / Imtiaz A. Sait) bring tactical versatility to the field. Expect a clash of seasoned experience and youthful vigor in this high-stakes contest.
Race 3: Oakwood Residence Pune Trophy (20-46)
The 2:20 pm Oakwood Residence Pune Trophy spans 1200 meters with ₹5,50,000 in prize money. Moonlight Kiss (A. Sandesh / Narendra Lagad) will likely set the early tempo, countered by Ariyana Star (Antony Raj S / Aman Altaf Hussain) and Empower (T.S Jodha / Nazaak B. Chenoy). Mojo (Ritesh Gochhi / Faisal A. Abbas), Etoile (S. Mosin / Bezan Chenoy), and Mila (A. Omkar / Nazaak B. Chenoy) round out the field, ensuring a compact, high-speed sprint that will test both pace and strategy.
Race 4: Dakshin Maharashtra & Goa Sub-Area Trophy (60-86)
Race four at 3:00 pm over 1200 meters carries ₹7,50,000 at stake. Fighton (N.S Parmar / M.K Jadhav) is expected to dictate the pace, while Cellini (K. Pranil / Bezan Chenoy) and Ataash (A. Omkar / Nazaak B. Chenoy) offer strong opposition. Liban (K. Nazil / Dr. Anil Kumar), Destroyer (Amyn Merchant / Vijay Kasbekar), and Emperor Roderic (C. Umesh / Shazaan Shah) bring additional depth, making this an intriguing mid-afternoon contest.
Race 5: Royal Barbershop Trophy (20-46)
At 3:40 pm, the 1400-meter Royal Barbershop Trophy features ₹5,50,000 in prize money. Neptune (A. Sandesh / Adhirajsingh Jodha) aims to control the tempo, while Marcus (Mustakim Aslam / Narendra Lagad) and Ashwa Gypsy (Haridas Gore / Sanjay Kosle) will look for tactical openings. Red Dust (Aditya Waydande / Faisal A. Abbas), Desert Classic (Shrikant Kamble / P.S Chouhan), Believe (A. Prakash / S. Waheed), Precioso (T.S Jodha / Nazaak B. Chenoy), and Riptide (Antony Raj S / Imtiaz A. Sait) add versatility, ensuring a race that could swing at any stage.
Race 6: Dr. P.K Sardeshmukh Maharaj Trophy (3 years old)
The 4:20 pm contest for three-year-olds covers 1200 meters with ₹12,00,000 in prize money. Epic Endeavour (C. Umesh / Imtiaz A. Sait) leads the charge, opposed by Esteban (Neeraj Rawal / Narendra Lagad) and Lucio (Aditya Waydande / Shazaan Shah). Agatha (S. Mosin / Bezan Chenoy), AR First Star (S.J Sunil / B. Prithviraj), Fay (T.S Jodha / Behram Cama), and Ministry of Time (Yash Narredu / Aman Altaf Hussain) complete a field primed for speed and youthful energy.
Race 7: D.N Zodge Plate (40-66)
The day concludes with the D.N Zodge Plate at 5:00 pm over 1600 meters, offering ₹6,50,000. Flaming Lamborgini (A. Omkar / Imtiaz A. Sait) is expected to set a strong pace, with Substantial (A. Sandesh / Adhirajsingh Jodha) and Mansa Musa (A. Prakash / P. Shroff) closely contesting. Kavya (N.S Parmar / M.K Jadhav), Shirsa (S.G Prasad / Sangramsinh N. Joshi), and Black Thunder (Aditya Waydande / Rehanullah Khan) round off a competitive finale, making this a fitting close to a day of thrilling contests.
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