CS Jodha steers Headway to win

CS Jodha steers Headway to win

PUNE: SK Sunderji-trained Headway justified the favourite tag with an emphatic victory in the 1,200 metres Panchshil Million, the feature event of Sunday afternoon’s Pune races.

Headway, who had recorded a run-of-the-mill win last time out showed vast improvement when easily tackling the opposition inside the final furlong.

Winner-picking was a tricky proposition as Headway enjoyed overwhelming support as none in the field looked like potential  to cause dangers. 

Stable mate of Headway, Dandi March was second in demand, while Anatevka, who was running after long layoff being the third favourite albeit at big odds.

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Zervan pushed Anatevka to the lead from the start and the well-bred filly held sway till turning for home. 

Dandi March then stormed ahead but failed to sustain the effort as stablemate Headway pounced on him with a powerful effort.

Headway went away from the rest to win comfortably from late-rallying Lorraine, who came literally from the last position with a zestful run to be an impressive second indicating her readiness to strike before long.

Lesrel ran on to take the third position ahead of Run Forest Run.

RESULTS
Race 1: 1. Power of Thor, 2. Gold Magic, 3.Hi Ho Silver, 4.Beyond Time. Won by: 1/2, 3 1/4, Head, 2. Time: 1:55.278.
Race 2: 1.Sassy Lass, 2. Arabian Storm, 3. Auroden, 4.Aberlour. Won by: 1 1/2, 1, Long Neck, 1 1/4. Time: 1:26.313.
Race 3: 1. Daddy’s Pride, 2. My Prescious, 3. Gold Medalist, 4. Classicus. Won by: 1/2, 3 1/2, 4, NO. Time: 1:40.176.
Race 4: 1. Majestic Warrior, 2. Rainbow Trout, 3. Cipher, 4. Despacito.  Won by: 1, 1/2, 3 3/4, 1. Time: 1:12.021. 
Race 5: 1. Headway, 2. Lorraine, 3. Lesrel, 4. Pablo. Won by: 1 3/4, 2 1/4, 2 1/2, long neck. Time.1.10.456.
Race 6: 1. Elusive Star, 2. Noble Heir, 3. Dreams, 4. Seniority. Won by: 1 1/4, 3, 1/2, NO. Time: 1:12.304.
Race 7: 1. Navigator, 2. Dragonmoss, 3. Dazzling Eyes, 4. Destined For Glory. Won by: 9 1/2, 2 1/2, 2 1/2, NO. Time.1.26.141.

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