The Pune Race Preview for Saturday, October 4, 2025, presents seven races under clear autumn skies. The card begins with the Panamera Plate (Div II) and concludes with its Division I counterpart, with handicaps, a juvenile-only event, and the Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes (Grade III) as its centerpiece. Jockey–trainer pairings play a crucial role throughout the afternoon, making the card both tactical and unpredictable.
Panamera Plate Division II – 1:00 pm – 1400m – 20 to 46 rated – Stakes ₹5,50,000
The opener sees Seneca with A. Sandesh for trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, attracting early attention. Simola runs under C. Umesh for J. E. McKeown, while Empower pairs T. S. Jodha with Nazzak B. Chenoy. Rafael, also from the Adhirajsingh Jodha yard, goes with C. S. Jodha, and Illusionist partners Neeraj Rawal for M. Narredu. Outsiders like Majestic Warrior, Cornerstone, and Lara look to upset calculations.
Gruezi Plate – 1:40 pm – 1400m – 60 to 86 rated – Stakes ₹6,50,000
In the Gruezi Plate, Destroyer (jockey D. A. Naik, trainer Vijay Kasbekar) holds form but faces Ataash (jockey Antony Raj S, trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy), Alpine Star (jockey Avinash Paswan, trainer Narendra Lagad), and Emperor Roderic (jockey Aditya Waydande, trainer Shazaan Shah). Supporting runners Singer Sargent, Rambler, and Spanish Eyes could add value for punters.
Rao Saheb Kedari Gold Trophy – 2:20 pm – 2000m – 40 to 66 rated – Stakes ₹6,50,000
This stamina test brings Exuma (jockey N. S. Parmar, trainer M. K. Jadhav) into focus against King Ke (jockey Vivek G, trainer P. Shroff). Doctor Dolly (jockey A. Sandesh, trainer Faisal A. Abbas) and Treat (jockey Neeraj Rawal, trainer Imtiaz A. Sait) carry strong claims. Black Thunder (jockey Aditya Waydande, trainer Rehanullah Khan) looms as a late challenger, while Finch and Zarak remain capable of influencing the pace.
October Handicap – 3:00 pm – 1200m – 3 years old only – Stakes ₹12,00,000
The October Handicap, for three-year-olds, sees Charlie Brown with Aditya Waydande for Imtiaz A. Sait lead the betting. Darcy teams up with A. Sandesh for Faisal A. Abbas, while Mai Tai is partnered by Bhawani Singh for Altamaash A. Ahmed. Don Julio goes with Haridas Gore for Rehanullah Khan, and Esteban pairs C. Umesh with Narendra Lagad. Other contenders include Santana Row, Viennoise, and Ministry of Time.
Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes (Grade III) – 3:40 pm – 1800m – Three years old only – Stakes ₹15,00,000
The feature event, the Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes (Grade III), highlights Psychic Star under Vivek G for trainer P. Shroff. The Narredu stable sends Queen of Kings with Suraj Narredu (trainer Rajesh Narredu) and Madam Rich with A. Prakash (trainer B. Prithviraj). Regina Memorabilis partners Neeraj Rawal for Imtiaz A. Sait, while Thalassa runs with A. Sandesh for Faisal A. Abbas. This graded contest promises a defining clash among Pune’s leading fillies.
Yogender Singh Salver – 4:20 pm – 1200m – 20 to 46 rated – Stakes ₹5,50,000
The Yogender Singh Salver keeps sprinters in focus. Wind Dancer pairs A. Sandesh with Dallas Todywalla, while Chelsea goes with R. Ajinkya for P. S. Chouhan. Escape Velocity has Ramswarup up for Adhirajsingh Jodha, while Ashwa Gypsy partners Bharat Singh for Sanjay Kolse. Star Impact (jockey Vivek G, trainer Aman Altaf Hussain) is another strong chance. Outsiders like You, Silver Strike, Celestina, and Ekla Cholo make this an open contest.
Panamera Plate Division I – 5:00 pm – 1400m – 20 to 46 rated – Stakes ₹5,50,000
The finale, the Panamera Plate (Div I), has Treasure Gold with Vivek G for Bezan Chenoy, and Timeless Fortune with Suraj Narredu for M. Narredu among the top fancies. Mysteriousstranger runs under Santosh G for Adhirajsingh Jodha, who also saddles Wings of Fury with A. Sandesh. Nelson River goes with S. Mosin for Shazaan Shah, while Believe, Precioso, Red Merlot, and Wrangler round out a competitive field.
This Pune Race Preview emphasizes depth across divisions and balance between handicaps, juvenile stakes, and graded competition. The Panamera Plates provide both the opening and closing contests, the October Handicap offers youthful promise, and the Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes supplies classic allure. With jockey–trainer partnerships like A. Sandesh–Adhirajsingh Jodha, Suraj Narredu–M. Narredu, and Neeraj Rawal–Imtiaz A. Sait, the October 4 card sets up as a compelling afternoon at Pune racecourse.
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