Pune race Result November 2 coverage continued in style as the afternoon’s action at Pune Racecourse delivered another gripping finish. Exotic Star (J: K. Pranil) surged to a commanding victory in The Aster Rose Plate (Race 8)—a Class V race for Indian horses aged 4 years and over, rated 1 to 26, run over 1800 metres on Sunday, 2nd November 2025. Stopping the clock at 1:54:437, the S. Waheed-trained runner triumphantly carried the colours of Mr Ketan S. Wakkar, Mr Hittesh Chabria, Mr Shivam Amarnath Mishra, Mr Anil V. Poduval, Mr Rajiv Tinaikar, Mrs Minal Pitale, Mr Suresh Pitale, and Mr Nihar Pitale representing Green Turf Racing LLP.
Breaking alertly and settling mid-pack early, Exotic Star travelled smoothly throughout the backstretch, conserving energy while biding time behind the pace-setters. As the field turned for home, jockey K. Pranil angled his mount into clear running and produced a perfectly timed acceleration, powering away from rivals inside the final furlong. The performance reinforced the growing momentum of the S. Waheed stable this season and showcased the gelding’s ability to handle distance with authority.
The determined Yuletide (J: Avinash Paswan, T: Narendra Lagad) fought bravely in the closing stages but had to settle for second in 1:54:602, while Daianne (J: Bharat Singh, T: Karthik Ganapathy) stayed on resolutely to finish third, recording 1:54:836. The competitive margins among the top three highlighted the strength and depth of the Class V division.
With Race 8 now concluded, anticipation rises ahead of the Pune Cantonment Board Trophy (Div I) slated for 5:00 PM, promising another dramatic showdown as the Pune Meeting 2025 enters its exciting final stages.
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