Racing

Fynbos Headlines Indian St. Leger Card at Pune

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 20, 2026, 01:17 IST

The four-year-old filly Fynbos leads the field in the prestigious Indian St. Leger (Gr.1) at Pune this Sunday, September 20, as she looks to improve on a runner-up finish in her most recent outing.

Fynbos Headlines Indian St. Leger Card at Pune

The Indian St. Leger (Gr.1) takes center stage at the Pune racecourse this Sunday, September 20, with the four-year-old filly Fynbos emerging as the primary contender for the headline event. Following a narrow second-place finish in her previous start, Fynbos is expected to mount a strong challenge as she seeks to return to the winner's circle in the 2,800-meter contest.

The prestigious Grade 1 race features a competitive field of seven runners, including Andre’, Arrived, Matisse, Red Bishop, Caccini, and Kings Gambit. The event serves as the focal point of a nine-race card, with track officials confirming that rail positions will be finalized one hour before the commencement of the first race.

Full Race Day Schedule and Highlights

The day’s action begins at 1:00 p.m. with the Janardhan Salver, where Etoile and House Of Lords are among the notable entries. The program continues with the S.S. Shah Salver, featuring Rosario and Break Point, followed by the B.K. Lagad Salver (Div. II) and the Shamu Chavan Salver. The Uttam Singh Trophy, run over 1,800 meters, offers a further test for the field, with Funny Bunny and Looking Like A Wow expected to feature prominently.

The S.K. Sunderji Salver, a maiden race for three-year-olds, provides a platform for emerging talent, with Pure Soul, Baillee, and New Star drawing attention. Following the feature Indian St. Leger, the card concludes with the B.K. Salver (Div. I) and the Nana Raghunath Salver, where Flashman and Golden Heart are tipped to perform well in the final event of the day.

Betting and Pool Information

Racegoers and punters have a comprehensive range of betting options available throughout the afternoon. The day’s best prospect is considered to be Pure Soul in the S.K. Sunderji Salver. Additionally, the race card includes two Jackpot pools covering races two through six and five through nine, respectively. Treble pools are scheduled for races three through five, six through eight, and seven through nine. A Super Jackpot will also be in operation across the final six races, with Tanala betting available on all events.