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PUNE Regular Season 26
Sunday, August 2 , 2026
Race Day: 3
 
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Yielding

False Rails : RAILS ARE PLACED AT ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. RAILS ARE PLACED 6 METRES WIDE IN THE CHUTE.

Penetro Meter Reading : 4.6


1 (17) THE ROYAL PRINCESS PLATE
A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66
1600M
1:00 PM
Dreamer
 Soon after the start, OLIVER (Vivek G.) shifted in and went across DREAMER (N. S. Parmar) causing the latter to check and drop back, due to this incident RAMBLER (S. Mosin) racing on its haunches had to be checked. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned. Passing the 900 metres, OLIVER (Vivek G.) shifted out at the same time DREAMER (N. S. Parmar) leaned inwards due to which SENECA (A. Sandesh) racing between them was tightened for room and had to be checked. Jockeys Vivek G. and Jockey N. S Parmar have been cautioned. DREAMER was observed to have injuries on both its hind fetlocks.
Oliver
 OLIVER (Vivek G., dr.6) was reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the gelding to the satisfaction of the starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Soon after the start, OLIVER (Vivek G.) shifted in and went across DREAMER (N. S. Parmar) causing the latter to check and drop back, due to this incident RAMBLER (S. Mosin) racing on its haunches had to be checked. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned. Passing the 900 metres, OLIVER (Vivek G.) shifted out at the same time DREAMER (N. S. Parmar) leaned inwards due to which SENECA (A. Sandesh) racing between them was tightened for room and had to be checked. Jockeys Vivek G. and Jockey N. S Parmar have been cautioned. Jockey Vivek G. (OLIVER) reported that the saddle used on his mount slipped after the start. This being the first instance of faulty saddling during the current Pune Meeting 2026, Trainer P. Shroff has been fined Rs.2,000/. OLIVER was trotted and found to be sound.
Rambler
 Soon after the start, OLIVER (Vivek G.) shifted in and went across DREAMER (N. S. Parmar) causing the latter to check and drop back, due to this incident RAMBLER (S. Mosin) racing on its haunches had to be checked. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.
Matisse
 At the start, MATISSE (App. S. Siddharth, dr.7) jumped outwards onto LOOKING LIKE A WOW (App. Ramswarup, dr.8) causing the latter to be steadied.
Seneca
 Passing the 900 metres, OLIVER (Vivek G.) shifted out at the same time DREAMER (N. S. Parmar) leaned inwards due to which SENECA (A. Sandesh) racing between them was tightened for room and had to be checked. Jockeys Vivek G. and Jockey N. S Parmar have been cautioned.
Mansa Musa
 Jockey T. S. Jodha (MANSA MUSA) reported that his mount hungin in the straight, despite his efforts. As such, Trainer Behram Cama has been asked to take remedial measures, before next accepting to race.
Looking Like A Wow
 At the start, MATISSE (App. S. Siddharth, dr.7) jumped outwards onto LOOKING LIKE A WOW (App. Ramswarup, dr.8) causing the latter to be steadied. LOOKING LIKE A WOW was observed to have an injury on its left hind pastern.
Spanish Eyes
 After being stalled, SPANISH EYES (Akshay Kumar, dr.5) was fractious, reared up and placed her fore into the adjacent stall. Subsequently, the mare was taken out and examined by the Club’s Sr. Veterinary Officer and was found to have injuries on both its hind legs below the stifle, as such, the mare was permitted to be withdrawn on veterinary grounds before coming under the Starter’s order. Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the mare to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race.

2 (18) THE DR. P. K. SARDESHMUKH MAHARAJ TROPHY (DIV-II)
TERMS - 3 year old maidens only
1200M
1:30 PM
Desert Diamond
 At the start, LUMINEER (A. S. Peter, dr.2) jumped outwards thereby bumping and cutting across NORAIAH (Antony Raj S., dr.3), due to this incident DESERT DIAMOND (Amyn Merchant, dr.4) was also inconvenienced.
Golden Axl
 Passing the 350 metres, LUMINEER (A. S. Peter) was observed to have shifted out despite the rider’s effort and went across GOLDEN AXL (J. Chinoy) and thereafter finished the race on the outer portion of the track. After the race, Jockey A. S. Peter reported that his mount hungout in the straight, despite his efforts. Keeping in mind the Jockeys report and in view of a similar behavior of the filly in her previous start. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
Yinsiruk
 YINSIRUK was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on its right hind fetlock.
Lumineer
 At the start, LUMINEER (A. S. Peter, dr.2) jumped outwards thereby bumping and cutting across NORAIAH (Antony Raj S., dr.3), due to this incident DESERT DIAMOND (Amyn Merchant, dr.4) was also inconvenienced. Passing the 350 metres, LUMINEER (A. S. Peter) was observed to have shifted out despite the rider’s effort and went across GOLDEN AXL (J. Chinoy) and thereafter finished the race on the outer portion of the track. After the race, Jockey A. S. Peter reported that his mount hungout in the straight, despite his efforts. Keeping in mind the Jockeys report and in view of a similar behavior of the filly in her previous start. Trainer M. Narredu has been asked show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
Mahogany
 Passing the 300 metres, MAHOGANY (Vivek G.) shifted in and went across NORAIAH (Antony Raj S.) causing the latter to check and change course. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.
Noraiah
 At the start, LUMINEER (A. S. Peter, dr.2) jumped outwards thereby bumping and cutting across NORAIAH (Antony Raj S., dr.3), due to this incident DESERT DIAMOND (Amyn Merchant, dr.4) was also inconvenienced. Passing the 300 metres, MAHOGANY (Vivek G.) shifted in and went across NORAIAH (Antony Raj S.) causing the latter to check and change course. Jockey Vivek G. has been cautioned.
Powerofattitude
 After the race, Jockey Shrikant Kamble (POWEROFATTITUDE) reported loss of whip passing the 400 metres. This being the first instance during the current Pune Meeting 2026, no action has been initiated.
Sabi Sands
 SABI SANDS (Neeraj Rawal, dr.7) lost about a length at the start.

3 (19) THE AUGUST HANDICAP
A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46 - (3 years old only)
1400M
2:00 PM
Alpha Strike
 Passing the 1200 metres, SNOWGIRL (Akshay Kumar) racing between ALPHA STRIKE (P. Trevor) and GOLDEN EYE (A. Sandesh) was tightened for room and had to be checked. ALPHA STRIKE was observed to have an injury on its right hind pastern.
Golden Eye
 While rolling GOLDEN EYE in front of the starting gate, the filly reared up and flipped over, as such, the filly was examined by the Club’s Sr. Veterinary Officer who certified her fit to race. GOLDEN EYE (A. Sandesh, dr.7) was fractious and reluctant to be stalled. As such, Trainer Dallas Todywalla has been asked to give hive his charge more gate practice and show the filly to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. After the race Jockey A. Sandesh reported that his charge rushed the front gates and stated that there was a fractional delay between the blind fold being removed and the start being given. Having viewed the replay, Jockey A. Sandesh’s reporting has been noted, it was also observed that the filly had rushed the front gates as the start was effected. At the start, GOLDEN EYE (A. Sandesh, dr.7) jumped outwards and had to be steadied. Passing the 1200 metres, SNOWGIRL (Akshay Kumar) racing between ALPHA STRIKE (P. Trevor) and GOLDEN EYE (A. Sandesh) was tightened for room and had to be checked. GOLDEN EYE was trotted and found to be sound.
Hermanus
 HERMANUS (Yash Narredu, dr.4) was fractious in the stall. As such, Trainer P. Shroff has been asked to give his charge more gate practice and show the colt to the satisfaction of the Starter at morning starting trials, before next accepting to race. Approaching the 200 metres, Jockey Vivek G. (AVANTE) was observed to have forced a passage and in the process bumping and forcing SPECTRA (Antony Raj S.) outwards, who in turn shifted out thereby bumping and unbalancing SNOWGIRL (Akshay Kumar) racing on its outside, due to this incident HERMANUS (Yash Narredu) was also inconvenienced. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Vivek G. has been suspended for two Race Days i.e. on 22nd and 29th August 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race) for careless riding on his mount. HERMANUS sustained a left eye injury (sore).
Spectra
 Approaching the 200 metres, Jockey Vivek G. (AVANTE) was observed to have forced a passage and in the process bumping and forcing SPECTRA (Antony Raj S.) outwards, who in turn shifted out thereby bumping and unbalancing SNOWGIRL (Akshay Kumar) racing on its outside, due to this incident HERMANUS (Yash Narredu) was also inconvenienced. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Vivek G. has been suspended for two Race Days i.e. on 22nd and 29th August 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race) for careless riding on his mount.
Avante
 Approaching the 200 metres, Jockey Vivek G. (AVANTE) was observed to have forced a passage and in the process bumping and forcing SPECTRA (Antony Raj S.) outwards, who in turn shifted out thereby bumping and unbalancing SNOWGIRL (Akshay Kumar) racing on its outside, due to this incident HERMANUS (Yash Narredu) was also inconvenienced. After questioning and not being satisfied with the explanation, Jockey Vivek G. has been suspended for two Race Days i.e. on 22nd and 29th August 2026 (permitted to ride work/mock race) for careless riding on his mount.

4 (20) THE ORANGE FLAME PLATE
A Handicap for Horses rated 20 TO 46
1400M
2:30 PM
Algonquin
 Soon after the start, LORD AND MASTER (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Avinash Paswan) inwards despite the rider’s effort due to which ALGONQUIN (Antony Raj S.) and MERCHANT OF VENICE (Shrikant Kamble) were tightened for room and had to be checked. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount hungin despite his efforts, considering that the gelding has repeatedly behaved in a similar manner, Trainer Shazaan Shah as been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race.
Lord And Master
 Soon after the start, LORD AND MASTER (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Avinash Paswan) inwards despite the rider’s effort due to which ALGONQUIN (Antony Raj S.) and MERCHANT OF VENICE (Shrikant Kamble) were tightened for room and had to be checked. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount hungin despite his efforts, considering that the gelding has repeatedly behaved in a similar manner, Trainer Shazaan Shah as been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race. Jockey P. Trevor (LORD AND MASTER) was observed to have used the whip in an improper manner approaching the 350 metres. As such, he has been fined Rs.2,000/. LORD AND MASTER was trotted and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on both its hind fetlocks.
Merchant Of Venice
 Soon after the start, LORD AND MASTER (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Avinash Paswan) inwards despite the rider’s effort due to which ALGONQUIN (Antony Raj S.) and MERCHANT OF VENICE (Shrikant Kamble) were tightened for room and had to be checked. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount hungin despite his efforts, considering that the gelding has repeatedly behaved in a similar manner, Trainer Shazaan Shah as been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race. Approaching the 200 metres, MERCHANT OF VENICE (Shrikant Kamble) shifted in and went across HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Avinash Paswan) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been cautioned.
Nostalgia
 NOSTALGIA (C. S. Jodha, dr.11) was marginally slow to begin at the start.
Staria
 STARIA was trotted and found to be sound. Further, at the request of Trainer P. S. Chouhan an endoscopy was performed on the filly and was found to have a mild upper respiratory tract infection.
La Dolce Vita
 Jockey R Aiinkya (LA DOLCE VITA) reported that his mount was not galloping fluently, the mare was subject to veterinary examination and found to be sound.
Semurg
 App. Ramswarup (SEMURG) reported that the saddle used on his mount had slipped soon after the start. This bring the first instance of faulty saddling during the current Pune Meeting 2026, Trainer Himmat Singh has been fined Rs.2,000/.
Mai Tai
 MAI TAI sustained a left eye injury (sore).
House Of Lords
 Soon after the start, LORD AND MASTER (P. Trevor) shifted in thereby bumping and forcing HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Avinash Paswan) inwards despite the rider’s effort due to which ALGONQUIN (Antony Raj S.) and MERCHANT OF VENICE (Shrikant Kamble) were tightened for room and had to be checked. After the race, Jockey P. Trevor reported that his mount hungin despite his efforts, considering that the gelding has repeatedly behaved in a similar manner, Trainer Shazaan Shah as been asked to show his charge in a mock race to the satisfaction of the Stipendiary Stewards, before next accepting to race. Approaching the 200 metres, MERCHANT OF VENICE (Shrikant Kamble) shifted in and went across HOUSE OF LORDS (App. Avinash Paswan) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey Shrikant Kamble has been cautioned.

5 (21) THE GOLFING PLATE
A Handicap for Horses rated 40 TO 66
1000M
3:00 PM
Manor House
 At the start, MANOR HOUSE (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.5) jumped inwards onto DON JULIO (App. Haridas Gore, dr.4). In the final stages of the race, CINDERELLA’S DREAM (A. Sandesh) shifted out under the whip and went across MANOR HOUSE (Akshay Gaikwad) causing the latter to be checked. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey A. Sandesh has been fined Rs.2,000/.
Storm Cloud
 STORM CLOUD (App. Avinash Paswan, dr.3) was observed to have lost about a length at the start. STORM CLOUD sustained a left eye injury (sore).
Don Julio
 At the start, MANOR HOUSE (Akshay Gaikwad, dr.5) jumped inwards onto DON JULIO (App. Haridas Gore, dr.4). Passing the 200 metres, DON JULIO (App. Haridas Gore) leaned out and went across CINDERELLA’S DREAM (A. Sandesh) who had to be steadied. App. Haridas Gore has been cautioned. DON JULIO was observed to have an injury on its left hind pastern.

6 (22) THE ALTAF HUSSAIN MILLION
A Handicap for Horses rated 60 TO 86
1400M
3:30 PM
Ardakan
 At the start, ARDAKAN (P. Trevor dr.7) jumped outwards and had to be steadied, further ARDAKAN was observed to have weakened from the 600 metres and dropped back thereby trailing the field. After the race, the gelding was subjected to veterinary examination and found to be sound. Further at the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards an endoscopy was performed on the gelding and no abnormality was detected, the gelding was again examined by the Club’s Chief Veterinary officer in the Equine Hospital at 11.40 a.m. on 3rd August 2026 and trotted sound. However, on thorough examination, it was found that the gelding has mild pain on both fore proximal suspensory ligaments with pain and palpation in the back area.
Chagall
 Jockey Vivek G. (CHAGALL) was observed to have used the whip in an excess of the prescribed limit on his mount. This being his first offence during the current Pune Meeting 2026, he has been fined Rs.3,000/.
Earth
 Approaching the 200 metres, OPUS DEI (Yash Narredu) shifted out under pressure and went across EARTH (App. Haridas Gore) thereafter further shifted out taking the ground of AMAZING RULER (A. Sandesh) racing on its haunches. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/.
Opus Dei
 Approaching the 200 metres, OPUS DEI (Yash Narredu) shifted out under pressure and went across EARTH (App. Haridas Gore) thereafter further shifted out taking the ground of AMAZING RULER (A. Sandesh) racing on its haunches. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/.
Amazing Ruler
 Approaching the 200 metres, OPUS DEI (Yash Narredu) shifted out under pressure and went across EARTH (App. Haridas Gore) thereafter further shifted out taking the ground of AMAZING RULER (A. Sandesh) racing on its haunches. After questioning and not being satisfied, Jockey Yash Narredu has been fined Rs.3,000/.

7 (23) THE EVE CHAMPION TROPHY (GR.3)
TERMS - 4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD
2000M
4:00 PM

No Incidents


8 (24) THE DR. P. K. SARDESHMUKH MAHARAJ TROPHY (DIV-I)
TERMS - 3 year old maidens only
1200M
4:30 PM
Manuel
 MANUEL sustained a right eye injury (sore).
Rainbow Connection
 Trainer P. S. Chouhan informed that inadvertently he forgot to apply shoeing for his charge RAINBOW CONNECTION and requested that he be permitted to use “Both Fore Century Support” on his charge, the permission has been granted for the same and he has been fined Rs.1,000/ for the lapse. At the start, PURE SOUL (P. Trevor dr.11) jumped inwards and went across RAINBOW CONNECTION (Vivek G., dr.10) who was marginally slow to begin.
Echo
 Approaching the 200 metres, ECHO (C. S. Jodha) shifted out and went across MIDNIGHT HAMMER (Amyn Merchant) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned.
Frenzy
 Trainer P. S. Chouhan informed that inadvertently he forgot to apply shoeing for his charge FRENZY and requested that he be permitted to use “Both Fore Wedge Heel” on his charge, the permission has been granted for the same and he has been fined Rs.1,000/ for the lapse. FRENZY (Dashrath Singh, dr.8) lost about a length at the start. FRENZY was trotted at the stables and found to be sound but was observed to have an injury on its right hind pastern.
Midnight Hammer
 Approaching the 200 metres, ECHO (C. S. Jodha) shifted out and went across MIDNIGHT HAMMER (Amyn Merchant) causing the latter to be steadied. Jockey C. S. Jodha has been cautioned.
Pure Soul
 At the start, PURE SOUL (P. Trevor dr.11) jumped inwards and went across RAINBOW CONNECTION (Vivek G., dr.10) who was marginally slow to begin. PURE SOUL was examined by the Club’s Sr. V.O. and was found to be sore by left fore. As such, the filly has to be passed fit by the Club’s V.O., before next accepting to race. PURE SOUL sustained a right eye injury (sore) with ulcer.
Sporting Alice
 SPORTING ALICE was observed to have an injury on its left hind coronet.
Star Dream
 STAR DREAM was observed to have a gum injury and an injury on its right hind pastern.
Styx
 Trainer Nosher Cama informed that inadvertently he applied “All Aluminium” shoeing for his charge STYX and requested that he be permitted to use “All Four High Heels” on his charge, the permission has been granted for the same and he has been fined Rs.1,000/ for the lapse. STYX (T. S. Jodha dr.9) lost about two lengths at the start.

9 (25) THE ZEPHYR BAY PLATE
A Handicap for Horses rated 1 TO 26 - (4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD)
1600M
5:00 PM
Whisper
 An objection was lodged by Jockey Yash Narredu (WHISPER) placed 4th by the Judge against Jockey A. S. Peter (MA CHERIE) placed 3rd by the Judge, reason being, “approaching the 200 metres MA CHERIE starts coming onto him squeezing him in which left his horse no room to stride because of which he had to stop riding for 3 to 4 strides, if he had did not have to stop riding he would have finished certain 2nd place”. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race from multiple angles and relying on their own observation of the race, the Stewards found the incident accidental and decided to overrule the objection and the order of placing remained unchanged. WHISPER was observed to have an injury on both its fore bulb of heel and right hind pastern.
Ma Cherie
 An objection was lodged by Jockey Yash Narredu (WHISPER) placed 4th by the Judge against Jockey A. S. Peter (MA CHERIE) placed 3rd by the Judge, reason being, “approaching the 200 metres MA CHERIE starts coming onto him squeezing him in which left his horse no room to stride because of which he had to stop riding for 3 to 4 strides, if he had did not have to stop riding he would have finished certain 2nd place”. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with the Stipendiary Stewards, having viewed the video recording of the race from multiple angles and relying on their own observation of the race, the Stewards found the incident accidental and decided to overrule the objection and the order of placing remained unchanged. FLASH MOB, HER CHARGE, MA CHERIE
Lightning Blaze
 An enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of LIGHTNING BLAZE (App. N. Bhosale) and a report will be submitted shortly.

       
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