Pune Race 5 - Nana Raghunath Salver Handicap
KINGS GAMBIT (2) First run back after break of 26 weeks. Was fighting out the finish when winning last time at Mumbai and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Will be in the finish. DON JULIO (6) Ran 4th last time around here. May see an upturn in form and good career start. Jockey Antony Raj S is a strong choice aboard. Respect against this field. LUCA (3) Placed 2nd last start at Bangalore but has more weight to carry. Pike Trevor is a key engagement. Winnable race. GUNSMOKE (1) Came in 9th last run at Bangalore and coming back in trip. Yash Narredu is a plus but has to carry more weight this time. Include.

Jockey: Yash Narredu
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 7th of 16 at Bangalore in G1 on June 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sovereign King with 56kg at $16. Second-up 9th of 16 at Bangalore in G1 on July 13 over 2000m, 15 len behind Fynbos carrying 56kg at $31.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/16 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | G1 TERM 3 | $441,413.00 | Bangalore | 2000m | Good | Mukesh Kumar | 56kg | 2:03.28 | - | 14 |
| 16.0L | $31.00 |
7/16 | 22/06/2025 | 98 | G1 TERM C 3 | $90,016.00 | Bangalore | 1600m | Good | S Saqlain | 56kg | 1:36.75 | - | 14 |
| 6.7L | $16.00 |
2/7 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | G3 TERM CG 3 | $45,897.00 | Mumbai | 1600m | Good | Yash Narredu | 57kg | 1:37.64 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.25 |
9/15 | 23/02/2025 | 21 | G1 TERM 3 | $278,966.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | Yash Narredu | 56kg | 1:23.16 | - | 16 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | TERM 3 | $27,897.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | Yash Narredu | 57kg | 1:22.22 | - | 11 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
1/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | TERM 2 | $27,293.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | Yash Narredu | 56kg | 1:24.09 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Vivek G
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by head Mumbai February 20 over 1600m defeating Heart carrying 54.5kg at $1.54. On debut third of 13 at Mumbai December 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sovereign King carrying 54.5kg at $7.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | MPLTE 3 | $22,317.00 | Mumbai | 1600m | Good | Vivek G | 54.5kg | 1:37.20 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.54 |
3/12 | 02/02/2025 | 49 | MDN 3 | $27,897.00 | Mumbai | 1600m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 54.5kg | 1:36.55 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
3/13 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $21,834.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | C Umesh | 54.5kg | 1:11.83 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: P Trevor
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 11 at Bangalore on July 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind N R I Victory carrying 53.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Madras on March 1 over 1600m, nose behind King Ke carrying 54.5kg at $15.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 12/07/2025 | 98 | HCP20-45 | $9,096.00 | Bangalore | 1600m | Good | Ritesh Gochhi | 53.5kg | 1:40.28 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
2/12 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | HCP20-46 | $28,053.00 | Mumbai | 2000m | Good | David Allan | 56kg | 2:03.35 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
2/5 | 01/03/2025 | 26 | HCP20-45 | $18,359.00 | Madras | 1600m | Good | A Sandesh | 54.5kg | 1:38.93 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
4/11 | 03/02/2025 | 341 | HCP20-45 | $11,382.00 | Madras | 1200m | Good | P Vikram | 55kg | 1:12.73 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.25 |
2/11 | 28/02/2024 | 30 | MPLTE 3 | $20,474.00 | Madras | 1400m | Good | Akshay Kumar | 56kg | 1:27.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 29/01/2024 | - | CUP 3 | $19,394.00 | Madras | 1200m | Good | P Trevor | 54.5kg | 1:13.46 | - | 7 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |

Jockey: S G Prasad
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 19 len behind Wind Dancer carrying 58kg at $21. Second-up 8th of 13 at this track on August 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Chelsea with 58.5kg at $21. Others read better.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 03/08/2025 | 16 | HCP20-46 | $9,735.00 | Pune | 1400m | Good | S A Amit | 58.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
8/9 | 18/07/2025 | 110 | HCP20-46 | $9,809.00 | Pune | 1400m | Good | S G Prasad | 58kg | 1:25.95 | - | 3 |
| 19.6L | $21.00 |
3/13 | 30/03/2025 | 14 | HCP20-46 | $10,095.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | S G Prasad | 58.5kg | 1:10.74 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
2/14 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | HCP20-46 5U | $10,097.00 | Mumbai | 1000m | Good | S G Prasad | 58.5kg | 0:58.33 | - | 12 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
8/8 | 23/02/2025 | 14 | HCP40-66 | $12,089.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | S G Prasad | 50kg | 1:09.48 | - | 4 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
6/8 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | HCP40-66 | $12,089.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | S G Prasad | 52kg | 1:22.19 | - | 7 |
| 10.1L | $16.00 |

Jockey: R Shelar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Nostalgia with 56.5kg at $21. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on August 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Oliver carrying 57kg at $21.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | HCP20-46 | $9,735.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | R Shelar | 57kg | 1:39.87 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
5/12 | 25/07/2025 | 110 | HCP20-46 | $9,809.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | S A Amit | 56.5kg | 1:41.69 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 06/04/2025 | 17 | HCP20-46 | $28,053.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | Mustakim Alam | 55.5kg | 1:22.57 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
5/12 | 20/03/2025 | 46 | HCP20-46 | $10,095.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | Mustakim Alam | 57.5kg | 1:23.15 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
1/12 | 02/02/2025 | 24 | HCP20-46 | $20,086.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | Mustakim Alam | 55kg | 1:22.41 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
1/6 | 09/01/2025 | 39 | HCP1-26 | $9,420.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | S A Amit | 58.5kg | 1:24.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: A Sandesh
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 13 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Encino carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Mumbai on February 16 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Western Star with 56kg at $9.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 02/08/2025 | 119 | MPLTE 3 | $21,239.00 | Pune | 1200m | Good | Haridas Gore | 56kg | 1:10.02 | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $5.50 |
4/13 | 05/04/2025 | 6 | TERM 3 | $56,106.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | S Zervan | 56kg | 1:10.43 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 30/03/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $22,026.00 | Mumbai | 1000m | Good | Haridas Gore | 56kg | 0:59.12 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
3/8 | 16/02/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $22,317.00 | Mumbai | 1000m | Good | Haridas Gore | 56kg | 0:58.23 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
3/7 | 05/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $22,607.00 | Mumbai | 1000m | Good | Haridas Gore | 56kg | 0:59.30 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: N S Parmar
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 13 at this track on August 3 over 1400m, 26 len behind Chelsea carrying 52.5kg at $21.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/13 | 03/08/2025 | - | HCP20-46 | $9,735.00 | Pune | 1400m | Good | Haridas Gore | 52.5kg | 1:27.69 | - | 2 |
| 26.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kirtish Bhagat
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 11 at this track on August 3 over 1600m, 14 len behind Superstar carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Mumbai on April 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Dedication with 56kg at $21.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 03/08/2025 | 119 | MDN 3 | $21,239.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | Kirtish Bhagat | 56kg | 1:39.72 | - | 3 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
7/15 | 06/04/2025 | 45 | MDN 3 | $56,106.00 | Mumbai | 1600m | Good | R Ajinkya | 56kg | 1:36.42 | - | 15 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
5/6 | 20/02/2025 | - | MPLTE 3 | $22,317.00 | Mumbai | 1600m | Good | P Trevor | 56kg | 1:37.20 | - | 2 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |

Jockey: T S Jodha
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Nostalgia carrying 52kg at $10. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at this track on August 10 over 1600m, 13 len behind Oliver with 52.5kg at $21.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | HCP20-46 | $9,735.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | T S Jodha | 52.5kg | 1:39.87 | - | 6 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 25/07/2025 | 111 | HCP20-46 | $9,809.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | Yash Narredu | 52kg | 1:41.69 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
11/12 | 05/04/2025 | 41 | HCP20-46 | $28,053.00 | Mumbai | 2000m | Good | P Vinod | 54kg | 2:03.35 | - | 5 |
| 27.5L | $16.00 |
4/5 | 23/02/2025 | 31 | HCP20-46 | $10,229.00 | Mumbai | 2400m | Good | T S Jodha | 54kg | 2:31.59 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 23/01/2025 | 12 | HCP20-46 | $10,362.00 | Mumbai | 1800m | Good | T S Jodha | 56kg | 1:50.53 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
2/4 | 11/01/2025 | 41 | HCP20-46 | $10,362.00 | Mumbai | 2000m | Good | T S Jodha | 55kg | 2:04.99 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: V R Jagadeesh
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1200m, 36 len behind She's A Teaser with 56.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at this track on August 16 over 1000m, 21 len behind New Yorker carrying 60kg at $21.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 16/08/2025 | 29 | HCP1-26 4U | $8,850.00 | Pune | 1000m | Good | V R Jagadeesh | 60kg | 0:59.08 | - | 6 |
| 21.8L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 18/07/2025 | 124 | HCP1-26 4U | $8,917.00 | Pune | 1200m | Good | Ramswarup | 56.5kg | 1:11.32 | - | 3 |
| 36.8L | $13.00 |
8/10 | 16/03/2025 | 64 | HCP20-46 | $10,097.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | A Prakash | 54.5kg | 1:10.18 | - | 5 |
| 46.9L | $21.00 |
8/10 | 11/01/2025 | - | HCP20-46 | $10,362.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | A Prakash | 52.5kg | 1:10.60 | - | 11 |
| 21.2L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Aditya Waydande
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at this track on August 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Superstar with 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Mumbai on April 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bishop with 54.5kg at $26.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 03/08/2025 | 120 | MDN 3 | $21,239.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | Antony Raj S | 54.5kg | 1:39.72 | - | 10 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
9/13 | 05/04/2025 | 13 | TERM 3 | $56,106.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | N Bhosale | 54.5kg | 1:10.43 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 23/03/2025 | 66 | HCP 3 | $22,026.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | Mustakim Alam | 52.5kg | 1:23.70 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
5/7 | 16/01/2025 | 32 | MDN 3 | $22,607.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | C S Jodha | 54.5kg | 1:23.99 | - | 3 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
10/13 | 15/12/2024 | 57 | MDN 2 | $21,834.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | Antony Raj S | 54.5kg | 1:11.83 | - | 10 |
| 9.7L | $16.00 |
3/4 | 19/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $20,683.00 | Pune | 1000m | Good | C S Jodha | 54.5kg | 0:59.94 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ramswarup
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 32 len behind Nostalgia with 45kg at $21. Second-up second last of 8 at this track on August 2 over 1600m, 10 len behind The Flutist with 60.5kg at $21.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | HCP1-26 4U | $8,850.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | Bhawani Singh | 60.5kg | 1:42.56 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
12/12 | 25/07/2025 | 117 | HCP20-46 | $9,809.00 | Pune | 1600m | Good | Sonu Chouhan | 45kg | 1:41.69 | - | 6 |
| 32.9L | $21.00 |
7/9 | 30/03/2025 | 56 | HCP20-46 | $10,095.00 | Mumbai | 1600m | Good | Mustakim Alam | 50.5kg | 1:37.82 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
10/12 | 02/02/2025 | 17 | HCP20-46 | $20,086.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | C Umesh | 53.5kg | 1:22.41 | - | 7 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 16/01/2025 | 18 | HCP20-46 | $10,362.00 | Mumbai | 1400m | Good | C Umesh | 56kg | 1:23.29 | - | 7 |
| 9.9L | $26.00 |
10/13 | 29/12/2024 | - | MHCP20-46 3 | $10,007.00 | Mumbai | 1200m | Good | C Umesh | 59kg | 1:11.20 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |