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Jaandaar clinches the F.D. Wadia Trophy title.

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Aug 16, 2026, 18:16 IST

Jaandaar claims the F.D. Wadia Trophy, with trainer Pesi Shroff rejoicing, as Adhirajsingh Jodha achieves three wins at Pune races.

Jaandaar clinches the F.D. Wadia Trophy title.

In a thrilling display of equestrian talent, Jaandaar, trained by Pesi Shroff and ridden by Vivek G, clinched victory in the prestigious F.D. Wadia Trophy at the races held on August 16. The winning horse is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Vijay B. Shirke and Mr. Jay V. Shirke, representing Horse Haven Breeding and Racing Private Limited.

Adhirajsingh Jodha Dominates the Day

Trainer Adhirajsingh Jodha emerged as the standout figure of the event, securing three wins throughout the day. His first victory came in the Oriental Express Plate, a 1,600-meter race, where Abhyankar, ridden by Vishal, finished first, followed closely by Royal Champ and Mai Tai. The race concluded with a time of 1 minute and 40.27 seconds, with Abhyankar winning by a margin of 1-3/4 lengths.

In the Mayor’s Trophy, a 2,000-meter contest, Arrived, ridden by Vivek G, took the top spot, defeating Golden Dancer and Thalassa. The race was completed in 2 minutes and 2.72 seconds, with Arrived winning by 3/4 of a length. Jodha's third victory came in the Amjad Khan Trophy, where Invincible Force, ridden by Yash Narredu, triumphed over Her Charge and Agatha, finishing in a time of 1 minute and 24.98 seconds.

Highlights from the Racecard

The F.D. Wadia Trophy, a Grade 3 event over 1,400 meters, saw Jaandaar emerge victorious with a time of 1 minute and 23.82 seconds, finishing ahead of Lady Scarlet and Nebula. The race concluded with Jaandaar winning by 1-1/4 lengths, confirming its status as the favorite among the competitors.

Other notable races included the Devendra Jawaharlal Mathurawala Million, where Rivayat, ridden by Antony Raj S, secured first place, and the Waves of Glory Plate, which saw Zafferano take the lead. Jodha's horses consistently performed well, showcasing his training prowess and solidifying his reputation in the racing community.