The Pune racing circuit witnessed a day of thrilling equestrian action, culminating in a spectacular victory for El Moran in The Hindu Trophy. Trained by the renowned Narendra Lagad and expertly ridden by jockey P. Trevor, El Moran galloped to a decisive win in what was the highlight event of Saturday’s races (September 27).
This prestigious win brings immense pride to its syndicate of owners, including M/s. S.R. Sanas, Jiyaji Bhosale, Rishikesh Bhosale, Akhtar Adamji Peerbhoy, Mrs. Shahnaz A. Peerbhoy, M/s. Hoshang J. Nazir, Inderraj Anand, Narendra Lagad & Ajay K. Arora. Their collective support paved the way for El Moran’s triumph.
Beyond the main event, jockey Antony Raj S delivered a sensational performance, dominating the track by riding three winners throughout the day, truly stealing the limelight.
Race Highlights and Results:
1. MID-DAY TROPHY (1,000m): Esperanza (Ramswarup) secured first place, followed by Midnight Express (Parmar) in second, Cellini (Antony Raj) in third, and Liban (Nazil) in fourth. The race was completed in 58.36 seconds.
2. INDIARACE.COM CUP (1,400m): We Still Believe (K. Pranil) claimed victory, with Lord Murphy (Aditya) taking second, Arbitrage (Sandesh) third, and Baleno (Bharat) fourth. The winning time was 1 minute, 28.29 seconds.
3. RACINGPULSE.IN TROPHY (1,000m): Etoile (Antony Raj S) galloped to a convincing win, with Mirae (Avinash) placing second, Adonis (S.J. Sunil) third, and Moment Of Madness (Bharat) fourth. The race was finished in 1 minute, 00.01 seconds.
4. TIMES OF INDIA TROPHY (1,400m): Shambala (Antony Raj S) showed incredible speed, winning by a significant margin. Son Of A Gun (A. Prakash) was second, Mojito (D.A. Naik) third, and It’s My Time (Trevor) fourth. The race concluded in 1 minute, 25.40 seconds.
5. THE HINDU TROPHY (1,000m): The feature race saw El Moran (P. Trevor) emerge victorious, outclassing Lightning Mcqueen (Neeraj) in second, Heaven’s Rhythm (S.J. Sunil) in third, and Skandha (C.S. Jodha) in fourth. El Moran completed the course in 59.58 seconds.
6. FREE PRESS JOURNAL TROPHY (1,600m): Giacomo (A. Sandesh) delivered a dominant performance to win this trophy, with Rosario (A. Prakash) in second, Lord And Master (Mosin) in third, and Vincero (Trevor) in fourth. The race time was 1 minute, 40.32 seconds.
7. RACE MIRROR TROPHY (1,400m): The final race of the day, the Race Mirror Trophy, was won by Miracle of Hanukah (Antony Raj S), narrowly beating Merchant Of Venice (Nirmal) in second. Jackson (Sandesh) placed third, and Phantasmique (Trevor) finished fourth. The winning time was 1 minute, 28.59 seconds.
Payouts Summary:
- Jackpot: 70%: ₹472 (697 tickets), 30%: ₹36 (3,902 tickets)
- Treble: ₹65 (289 tickets)
- Super Jackpot: 70%: ₹1,347 (13 tickets), 30%: ₹153 (49 tickets)