The Pune Meeting 2025 reached a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, 2nd November, as the tenth and final event — The Bronx Plate, a Class V contest for Indian horses five years old and over rated 1 to 26 — delivered a nail-biting finish over 1100 metres. Starting at 5:30 PM, it was Untitled, guided to perfection by jockey Ritesh Gochhi, who stormed home in 1:05:703 to claim the honours for trainer-owner Faisal A. Abbas.
From the moment the gates opened, the race unfolded with intensity as the field jostled for early advantage over the short sprint trip. Untitled broke smartly, maintained a handy position through the bend, and unleashed a sharp burst inside the final furlong to fend off all challengers. The Faisal Abbas-trained bay showed determination and acceleration in the closing stages, earning a well-deserved victory that delighted connections and onlookers alike.
Adonis (J: Amyn Merchant, T: Vijay Kasbekar) chased bravely in second, clocking 1:05:767, just a neck behind the winner after a spirited duel down the straight. Close on their heels came Moment of Madness (J: S. J. Sunil, T: Rehanullah Khan), finishing third in 1:05:940, ensuring the top trio were separated by narrow margins in a gripping finale.
With The Bronx Plate drawing the curtain on the Pune Meeting 2025 (Eleventh Day), racegoers now turn their attention to the next chapter of the season as the Royal Western India Turf Club gears up for its upcoming Mumbai Meeting promising even more high-class action and excitement for racing fans.
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