The Pune Meeting 2025, Ninth Day, Saturday 4th October, saw racing action blaze to life at the RWITC Pune Racecourse with the 2nd Race — The Gruezi Plate (Class II: Horses rated 60 to 86, 1400 metres) at 1:40 PM. In a dazzling display of speed and precision, Ultimo (J: A. Sandesh, T: P. S. Chouhan) stormed home to claim victory in 1:24:891 for owners M/s Rajesh Monga & Manav Monga, adding another feather to their racing cap.
From the break, Ultimo showed an eagerness to take command, settling into a perfect stalking position before unleashing a decisive burst in the final furlong at Pune. Sandesh’s timing was impeccable, guiding Ultimo through a gap to the outside and powering past the leaders to cross the line in style. The win was not just about speed — it was about racecraft, and Ultimo served a masterclass.
Ataash (J: Antony Raj S., T: Nazzak B. Chenoy) ran a gutsy race, staying close to the leader and finishing a respectable second in 1:25:434, just half a length shy. Alpine Star (J: Avinash Paswan, T: Narendra Lagad) rounded off the podium with a solid third in 1:25:794, showcasing consistency and grit under pressure.
With the dust still settling from this thrilling contest at Pune, all eyes now turn to The Rao Saheb Kedari Gold Trophy at 2:20 PM — a race promising bigger stakes and even fiercer competition. Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for live updates and expert analysis.
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