Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Jaandaar Fancied For S.A. Poonawalla Million At Pune
Jaandaar is a racehorse expected to do well in an important race.
The race is called the S.A. Poonawalla Million.
It will take place at the Pune racecourse on Sunday.
Jaandaar has already won two races in a row.
One of those wins was a Grade III race called the F.D. Wadia Trophy.
He first won a race in Mumbai on December 4.
Jockey G. Vivek will ride him again.
Two other horses, Avener and Invincible Force, could make the race difficult for him.
Seven horses are expected to compete.
Jaandaar is favored to win the S.A. Poonawalla Million (Grade III) at Pune racecourse.
The Pesi Shroff-trained horse has won the F.D. Wadia Trophy (Grade III).
Jaandaar has remained unbeaten since winning on debut in Mumbai on December 4.
Jockey G. Vivek will partner Jaandaar for the third time.
Avener and Invincible Force are expected to provide strong competition in the seven-runner field.
- Who
- Jaandaar, trained by Pesi Shroff and ridden by G. Vivek, will compete against six other horses, including Avener and Invincible Force.
- What
- The S.A. Poonawalla Million (Grade III) horse race will be held.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, 2026, according to the article's reference to September 12, 2026, as the preceding day.
- Where
- Pune racecourse.
- Why
- Jaandaar is seeking to extend his winning streak and claim two consecutive Grade III victories.
- Race
- S.A. Poonawalla Million (Grade III)
- Venue
- Pune racecourse
- Field size
- Seven runners
- Favorite
- Jaandaar
- Trainer
- Pesi Shroff
- Jockey
- G. Vivek
- Main challengers
- Avener and Invincible Force
- First race time
- 1:30 p.m.