The spotlight at the Pune racecourse this Sunday, September 26, falls firmly on the
The Akkasaheb Maharaj Trophy, scheduled for 4:00 p.m., serves as the centerpiece of an eight-race card. Time And Tide, ridden by Sandesh and carrying 59kg, faces a field that includes Dream Seller, Miss American Pie, Ashwa Kangto, and Social Butterfly. The rail positions for the day's events are set to be confirmed one hour prior to the commencement of the first race.
Full Race Day Preview and Selections
The day’s action begins at 1:30 p.m. with the Atmosphere Plate, a 1,200-meter sprint for horses rated 60 to 86. Challenge Accepted is tipped to lead the field, followed by Emperor Roderic and Scaramouche. Following this, the Pune Times Mirror Trophy over 1,600 meters features a smaller field, with Wings Of Fury identified as the one to beat in the Class III event.
The program continues with two divisions of the Portrush Plate, both restricted to three-year-old maidens over 1,200 meters. In the second division, Chakar View is expected to contend strongly against Lumineer and Saint Sizzle. The first division, slated for 3:30 p.m., features Bravion, Sequential, and Satyavan as the primary contenders. The P. Hadow Trophy, a 1,400-meter Class I race, follows at 3:00 p.m., with Fighton and Chagall expected to battle for the top spots.
The final stages of the card include the Royal Barbershop Trophy at 4:30 p.m., where Bohemian Rhapsody, Crimson Pirate, and Bezalell are the projected frontrunners. The day concludes with the Holy Smoke Plate at 5:00 p.m., a 2,000-meter race for Class V horses, with Madison, Royal Champ, and Whisper expected to feature prominently in the final standings.
For those following the betting pools, the Jackpot covers races four through eight, while the Super Jackpot spans from the third race to the final event. Treble pools are available for races two through four and five through seven, with Tanala betting offered across all eight races on the card.
