Sir Churchill produced a winning performance at Pune Racecourse on Sunday, October 11, 2026, capturing Race 3, The Jimmy Umrigar Trophy (Div I), over 1400 metres at 2:30 PM. Ridden by Suraj Narredu and trained by Adhirajsingh Jodha, Sir Churchill crossed the finish line in 1:24:713 to secure the trophy for the ownership partnership of Dr Cyrus S Poonawalla and Mr Adar C Poonawalla, representing Villoo Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Pvt Ltd, Mr Saleem Fazelbhoy, Mr D R Thacker representing DT Racing & Breeders LLP, Mr Atul Ishwardas Chordia, Mr Kairus Dadachanji and Mr S R Sanas. The Pune race results 2026 continued to take shape as the competitive afternoon unfolded at the venue.
Sir Churchill showed the necessary pace and composure over the 1400-metre trip, with Suraj Narredu guiding the runner through the contest before securing the advantage at the finish. The combination of the jockey’s judgement and Adhirajsingh Jodha’s preparation proved effective, as Sir Churchill completed the distance in 1:24:713. The Jimmy Umrigar Trophy (Div I) added another result to the eleventh day of the Pune racing season, with the winner holding off the challengers to claim the honours.
Taaqath, ridden by Vivek G. and trained by P. S. Chouhan, finished second in 1:25:022, just over three-tenths of a second behind the winner. Acrobatic, partnered by S. Antony Raj and trained by Imtiaz A. Sait, took third place in 1:25:607. The three leading runners completed the podium in a contest that kept the focus on the closing stages.
With The Jimmy Umrigar Trophy (Div I) concluded, attention at Pune Racecourse now turns to The Pune Police Commissioner’s Trophy, scheduled for 3:00 PM as the eleventh day’s programme continues.
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