The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) conducted the Pune Meeting, Special Raceday on Sunday, 02nd August 2026, where SEMURG produced a determined performance to capture the 4th Race, The Orange Flame Plate. The Class IV Handicap for Indian horses rated 20 to 46 over 1400 metres was run at 02:30 PM, with SEMURG, owned by Mr Himmat Singh, rewarding his connections with an impressive success under Ramswarup for trainer Himmat Singh in a winning time of 1:26.169. This Pune race result 2nd August further added to an entertaining afternoon of racing at Pune Racecourse.
Settled comfortably through the early stages, SEMURG travelled strongly before quickening when the field entered the home straight. Ramswarup judged the pace perfectly, asking the gelding for his effort at the ideal moment. SEMURG responded willingly, maintaining a sustained run to pull clear in the closing stages and secure a well-earned victory, giving trainer Himmat Singh and owner Mr Himmat Singh another memorable success.
MERCHANT OF VENICE finished a creditable second under Shrikant Kamble for trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha, stopping the clock at 1:26.519 after staying on gamely in the final furlong. STARIA completed the placings for A. Sandesh and trainer P. S. Chouhan, recording 1:26.789 to finish third after a consistent effort throughout the contest.
With another competitive race concluded, attention now turns to the 5th Race, The Golfing Plate, scheduled to begin at 03:00 PM, as the Pune Meeting continues with more quality racing action.
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