The Pune Racing Season reaches its pinnacle this Sunday, October 11, as the prestigious
The six-horse field for the Derby also includes Avener, Beast Mode, Invincible Force, and Rampage, all carrying 56kg. While the competition remains fierce, the spotlight is firmly fixed on the anticipated duel between Jaandaar, ridden by Vivek G, and Iron Mirage, partnered with Akshay K, as they look to etch their names into the history of the Pune racing calendar.
Full Race Day Card and Supporting Events
Beyond the Derby, the race day program features a comprehensive schedule of seven additional events. The action kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with the Sir Sultan Chinoy Trophy, a 1,200-meter sprint for Class I horses. Credence, Fourth Wing, and Your Unforgettable are among the notable entries in the opening race.
The card continues with two divisions of the Jimmy Umrigar Trophy, both restricted to three-year-old maidens over 1,400 meters. In the second division, El Nino, David, and Miami Vice are expected to feature prominently, while the first division sees Taaqath, Acrobatic, and Sir Churchill leading the field. The Pune Police Commissioner’s Trophy follows at 3:00 p.m., with Sukoon, Paloma, and Avante highlighted as the horses to watch.
The J.M. Shah, C.M. Shah & K.M. Shah Gold Trophy, a 2,400-meter endurance test, serves as a key supporting race at 3:30 p.m., with Little John tipped as the day’s best performer alongside Land Of Plenty. The final two events of the day, the N.K. Pudumjee Salver and the Vinayak Salver, round out the program, featuring contenders such as Earth, Giacomo, and Bravo Zulu. Racegoers can also participate in the various pools on offer, including the Jackpot, Treble, Tanala, and Super Jackpot.
