The six-year-old gelding
The race, contested over 1,600 metres for Class I horses rated 80 and above, sees Chagall carrying 59kg with Ramswarup in the saddle. He faces a competitive field including Shambala, The Panther, and Break Point, with the latter expected to provide the stiffest challenge for the top spot.
Full Card and Key Contenders
The day’s action kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with the D.N. Zodge Plate, where Darcy and Wind Dancer are the primary selections. As the afternoon progresses, the focus shifts to the Westin Pune Trophy, split into two divisions. In Division II, Snow Girl is highlighted as the day’s best prospect, with La Dolce Vita and Majestic Warrior also expected to feature prominently in the finish.
The maiden event for three-year-olds, the Supreme Star Plate, offers a wide-open contest over 1,400 metres. Priority Road, Mystica, and Minimus lead the market expectations for this race. Meanwhile, the Timeless Beauty Plate, a longer test over 2,400 metres, sees Merchant Of Venice, Flash Mob, and Absolute Serenity as the main contenders.
Supporting Races and Betting Pools
The second division of the Westin Pune Trophy features Appalachian, Azaadi, and Rafael, while the K. Raghunath Plate over 1,600 metres is expected to be a battle between Diego Garcia, Wings Of Fury, and Angelisa. The final race of the day, the Legal Steps Plate for four-year-olds and older, rounds out the card with Mila, Ashwa Ankara, and Prince Igor identified as the ones to watch.
Racegoers should note that rail positions for the day will be officially announced one hour prior to the first race. For those participating in the betting pools, the Jackpot covers races four through eight, while the Super Jackpot spans from the third to the eighth race. Treble pools are available for races two through four, and five through seven, with Tanala betting offered across all events.
