The Pune Races August 10 meeting promises an action-packed Sunday of high-class competition under the banner of the Royal Western India Turf Club. With the first race off at 2:00 p.m. and the finale slated for 5:00 p.m., seven contests are on the card — from maiden specials and spirited claiming battles to the day’s marquee graded stakes. The Pune Races August 10 card is widely anticipated by punters and racing fans, ensuring that every contest will be followed with keen interest across the country.
The Pune racecourse, lush from the monsoon rains, will provide both beauty and challenge. Every race on the Pune Races August 10 programme will be run under the prestigious RWITC banner, adding a layer of tradition and prestige. For owners, trainers, jockeys, and punters, the stakes will be high both on and off the track, with reputations and seasonal form lines at stake.
Pune Races August 10: Full Racecard Highlights
Opening Salvo, Class IV in the Spotlight
The curtain-raiser, The Jockeys Association of India Trophy, will feature Class IV Indian horses rated 20 to 46 over 1,600 metres. Treasure Gold, Marcus, Oliver, Wind Dancer, Hagibis, and Floyd lead the field, each partnered with capable hands eager to start the day on a winning note.
Speed Over Six Furlongs
The second event, The Western Indian Race Horses Owners’ Association Trophy, condenses the action to 1,200 metres for horses rated 20 to 39. Quicker, trained by M. Narredu with Bharat Singh aboard, takes on Lord Eric, Fontana, and Bee Magical in what promises to be a swift, tactical duel.
A Test for the Sprinters
The early afternoon brings The Iron Age Trophy, another 1,200-metre dash with open possibilities. Irish Gold (A. Sandesh), Divine Star (P. Trevor), and Credence (Aditya Waydande) headline a lineup where split-second timing could decide the outcome. Expect a fast break from the gates and a close finish as the sprinters battle it out.
The Middle Distance Crucible
At mid-card, The Rajaram Chhatrapati Trophy brings together horses rated 40 to 59 over 1,800 metres. Psychic Star, Alpine Star, Eaton Square, and Regina Memorabilis will all be looking to outstay and outpace one another, with fine margins likely determining the winner in this stamina test.
Stakes Glory on the Line
A major highlight is The Yohan Z. Poonawalla Turf Club Trophy (Grade III), also run over 1,400 metres. Market King (T: Imtiaz A. Sait/J: Neeraj Rawal), It’s My Time (T: Dallas Todywalla/J: A. Sandesh), and Madam Rich (T: B. Prithviraj/J: C. Umesh) headline a race that could prove pivotal in the season’s graded stakes standings.
Trainers’ Pride and Tactical Mind Games
The second last contest, The Western Indian Trainers’ Association Trophy, is a high-speed 1,000-metre clash where Divine Intuition (P. Trevor), Mojo (A. Sandesh), and Otello (Prashant P. Dhebe) will have no room for error. Quick starts and strong finishes will be decisive in determining the winner.
The Grand Finale
Closing the day, The Strategic Move Plate promises a fitting climax. Prince Igor, Miss Magic, Impulsive, Speak the Breed, and Between Friends will battle one last time before the sun dips behind the Pune grandstand.
From start to finish, the Pune Races August 10 schedule will showcase the Royal Western India Turf Club’s hallmark of quality — not just in the calibre of horses and riders, but in the electric atmosphere that only a special Sunday race day can bring. Whether trackside or following from afar via the official RWITC website or RaceBuzz season coverage, this is a race day not to be missed by any horse racing enthusiast. With competitive fields, tactical battles, and the thrill of live sport, Pune Races August 10 stands out as one of the must-watch events of the Pune Meeting 2025.
