The fifth race of the Pune Meeting 2025 — The Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes (Grade III) — offered a captivating display of class and control over 1800 meters on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Run at 3:40 PM, the terms event for fillies and mares aged three years and above saw Regina Memorabilis (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Imtiaz A. Sait) power to victory in commanding style, clocking 1:50:656. Representing Equus Racing’s colours, the filly asserted her superiority against a talented field to secure a memorable graded success.
From the jump, the pace was genuine with early contenders setting up a smooth rhythm. Regina Memorabilis settled beautifully in mid-pack before being angled out by Rawal approaching the final 400 meters. Responding gamely to her rider’s urging, she surged past rivals with a decisive turn of foot, maintaining a strong gallop through the finish. The performance reflected both strategic patience and a touch of class — hallmarks of the Sait stable’s consistent preparation.
Psychic Star (J: Vivek G., T: P. Shroff) fought bravely to secure second in 1:50:796, having tracked the pace closely throughout, while Madam Rich (J: A. Prakash, T: B. Prithviraj) stayed on resolutely to take third in 1:50:996, completing a tightly contested trifecta where mere lengths separated the top finishers.
With The Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes concluded, anticipation now turns to the Yogender Singh Salver, scheduled for 4:20 PM, promising yet another test of stamina and strategy at Pune Racecourse.
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