The racing action began in spirited fashion at the Pune Meeting 2025 (Eleventh Day) on Sunday, 2nd November 2025, as Race 1 – The Pune Cantonment Board Trophy (Div III) opened the afternoon’s card at the Royal Western India Turf Club. In the latest Pune race Result November 2, the Class IV contest for Indian horses rated 20 to 46 (0 to 19 eligible), run over 1200 metres at 1:00 PM, witnessed Dancing Cloud (3Y B G) produce a composed and confident performance under jockey K. Nazil, guiding the Hosidar Daji-trained youngster to victory. Racing proudly in the silks of Mr Mohan Thakur & Mrs Mohan Thakur, the gelding stopped the clock at 1:10:566, giving his ownership team a perfect start to the afternoon.
The race unfolded at a sharp tempo from the jump, with the early leaders pressing the pace down the backstretch. Dancing Cloud settled smoothly in mid-division, never losing rhythm as the field thundered past the halfway mark. When prompted by Nazil at the 400-metre pole, the gelding responded with electric acceleration, gliding past the front-runners and maintaining a widening advantage inside the final furlong. His assertive finish showcased maturity and tactical sharpness well beyond his experience.
Mila (J: T. S. Jodha, T: Nazzak B. Chenoy) put up a gritty fight in second, rallying strongly inside the last 150 metres and forcing the winner to sustain his strongest stride to the line. Spotlight (J: K. Pranil, T: P. Shroff) stayed on resolutely to take third, rounding out a competitive opening dash that affirmed the depth of talent in the sprinting ranks.
With the opener delivering drama and precision, anticipation builds for the next event—The Delhi Race Club Trophy, slated for 1:30 PM, expected to highlight some of the afternoon’s most intriguing contenders and tactics.
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