Pune Derby 2026: Jaandaar Overcomes Pre-Race Drama To Clinch Fifth Straight Victory Under Jockey Vivek G
Jaandaar clinched his fifth consecutive victory by winning the Villoo C. Poonawalla Pune Derby (Grade 1) at Pune Race Course. Trained by Pesi Shroff and ridden by Vivek G, the colt overcame dramatic starting gate troubles, including throwing his jockey off.
A perfectly timed late challenge helped Jaandaar edge past Avener by less than a length to secure victory.
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- joe williams
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 8:25 pm IST
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