The victory was part of a highly productive outing for Antony Raj S, who enjoyed a stellar day in the saddle by securing two additional wins across the race card. The feature race saw a tight finish, with Noraiah crossing the line ahead of Manuel, who finished second, followed by El Nino and David, completing the frame with margins of 3/4, a long neck, and 3/4 respectively. The winning time for the event was recorded at 1 minute 26.38 seconds.
A Day of Multiple Successes
Antony Raj S demonstrated his consistency throughout the afternoon, adding to his feature race success with victories in the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Memorial Trophy (Div. II) aboard Staria and the Spearhead Plate with Alexios. Staria dominated the 1,200-meter sprint, winning by a comfortable margin of 3-1/2 lengths, while Alexios took the 2,000-meter Spearhead Plate by 1-3/4 lengths.
Other notable performances included Yash Narredu, who steered both Endurance and Mahogany to victory in their respective races. Endurance claimed the Star Future Plate over 2,000 meters, while Mahogany secured the September Handicap over 1,600 meters. The Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Memorial Trophy (Div. I) was claimed by Ensky, ridden by C. Umesh, while the Col. Kaikhushroo Maneckji Bharucha Memorial Trophy went to Abhyankar, piloted by Vishal.
Supporting Race Results
The day’s racing action opened with the Ishpingo Plate, where She’s A Teaser, ridden by Bhawani Singh, took the win. The competitive nature of the card was reflected in the various pool payouts, with the Jackpot and Super Jackpot pools drawing significant interest from racegoers. The event concluded with a series of well-contested races that showcased a mix of experienced trainers and emerging talent on the Pune circuit.
