The second race of the Pune Meeting 2025 (Eleventh Day)—The Delhi Race Club Trophy, a Class I contest for horses rated 80 and upward (60 to 79 eligible)—unfolded over 1200 metres on Sunday, 2nd November 2025, at the Royal Western India Turf Club. In a result that delighted the grandstand, Ataash, ridden confidently by jockey A. Omkar and trained by Nazzak B. Chenoy, produced a sharp and professional performance to seize victory in 1:08:009. Racing in the colours of Mrs Bakhtawar B. Chenoy, Miss Nazzak B. Chenoy, Ms Ameeta Mehra (rep. Mehra Stud And Agricultural Farms Pvt Ltd) & Mr Govind Gandhi, Ataash showcased poise, precision, and finishing power. Early race followers scanning updates for the Pune race Result november 2 would have recognised instantly that Ataash delivered a standout winning effort.
Breaking alertly from the gates, Ataash settled smoothly in a stalking third position, allowing the pace-setters to take the early initiative. The gelding travelled comfortably throughout and as the field straightened for home, A. Omkar angled him out and unleashed a stunning turn of foot. Inside the final 200 metres, Ataash swept past the leaders with authority, extending his stride with every bound and pulling clear to leave his rivals chasing shadows. It was a victory that reflected both elite conditioning by trainer Nazzak B. Chenoy and a ride of excellent timing and maturity.
The runner-up honours went to Credence (J: Ramswarup, T: Shazaan Shah), who fought bravely but was forced to settle for second in 1:08:098, narrowly behind the winner. Irish Gold (J: A. Sandesh, T: Dallas Todywalla) finished just fractions behind in 1:08:696, securing third and rounding out a closely contested finish where every stride counted.
With The Delhi Race Club Trophy decided and the energy still buzzing around the grandstand, attention now turns to the upcoming Pune Cantonment Board Trophy, expected to deliver another thrilling showdown among the region’s top sprint specialists.
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