Pune race result 12 Oct 2025: Opus Dei, ridden by jockey C. Umesh and trained by Imtiaz A. Sait, delivered a masterful victory in The Commander Trophy, a Class III race over 1400 metres at Pune Racecourse. The gelding finished in 1:27:189, while Scaramouche (J: T. S. Jodha, T: Behram Cama) and Liam (J: A. Omkar, T: Nazzak B. Chenoy) completed the podium in a tightly contested opener for owner Mr C. Aryama Sundaram, who watched his colours flash past the post in determined style.
Breaking sharply from the gates, Opus Dei settled smoothly just off the pace, conserving energy for a decisive move as the field approached the final bend. Jockey C. Umesh timed his challenge with precision, urging the gelding forward inside the last furlong. The pair surged ahead with measured authority, holding their rivals at bay with an assertive burst of acceleration that left no room for doubt about the result.
Scaramouche (J: T. S. Jodha, T: Behram Cama) put up a valiant chase to finish second in 1:27:291, keeping the pressure on the leader until the final strides. Liam (J: A. Omkar, T: Nazzak B. Chenoy) closed in strongly to claim third in 1:27:474, adding further excitement to a tightly contested opener.
With The Commander Trophy setting a strong tone for the afternoon, anticipation now builds for The Jayant M. Shah & Champak M. Shah Gold Trophy at 2:00 PM, as Pune’s Sunday card continues to promise thrilling battles on the turf.
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