{
  "id": 13746502,
  "title": "Pune Derby 2026: Jaandaar Overcomes Pre-Race Drama To Clinch Fifth Straight Victory Under Jockey Vivek G",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/pune-derby-2026-jaandaar-overcomes-pre-race-drama-to-clinch-fifth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T14:55:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/pune-derby-2026-jaandaar-overcomes-pre-race-drama-to-clinch-fifth-straight-victory-under-jockey-vivek-g"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune: Jaandaar's remarkable resilience led him to his fifth consecutive win in the Villoo C. Poonawalla Pune Derby, a Grade 1 race at the Pune Race Course. Trained by Pesi Shroff, the colt faced a challenging pre-race hurdle as he initially displayed stubborn behavior at the starting gates, even knocking his jockey off during the process. However, after being blindfolded and guided into the gates, Jaandaar composed himself and maintained a steady pace alongside the other contenders. Iron Mirage took the lead early on, setting a fast pace that kept other competitors on their toes. Jaandaar maintained a subdued demeanor throughout much of the race, leaving many bettors to question whether he would continue his winning streak. However, jockey Vivek G seized the opportunity as the race neared its climax and guided Jaandaar to victory by less than a length over Avener. This victory further cemented Jaandaar's reputation as a formidable force to watch on the Pune racing circuit, especially under the expert guidance of jockey Vivek G, who expertly capitalized on the colt's sudden surge in performance.",
  "summary": "Pune: Jaandaar overcame a dramatic pre-race setback to extend his winning streak to five consecutive victories, displaying tremendous fighting spirit under jockey Vivek G and won the Villoo C. Poonawalla Pune Derby (Grade 1), at the Pune Race Course. The colt, trained by champion trainer Pesi Shroff, proved stubborn at the starting gates, even throwing his jockey off his mount and refusing to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}