The highlight of Mysore Summer Races Day 7, The Shri Kanwar Singh Saini–Nambardaar Memorial Colts Trial Stakes 2025, showcased top-class three-year-old contenders battling over 1400 metres for a lucrative purse of ₹11,60,000. The feature lived up to its billing, delivering a standout performance from Gold Empire.
Trained by Rajesh Narredu and ridden confidently by Suraj Narredu, Gold Empire surged ahead in the final stages to claim victory in 1:22.760 for the ownership group of M/s. Teja Gollapudi, Daulat Chhabria, So Blest Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Mr. Mukul A. Sonawala.
El Rey, representing the Queen’s Gambit Racing Syndicate, finished a solid second under Vivek G for trainer Padmanabhan S, clocking 1:23.118. The colt showed potential, staying close to the leader for much of the race.
Fortis, guided by Akshay Kumar (HYD) and trained by Attaollahi S S, secured third place in 1:23.651, running in the silks of Manjri Horse Breed’s Farm Pvt. Ltd. Rep by Mr. Pallon S.Mistry & DT Racing & Breeding LLP Rep by Mr. D.R. Thacker.
The feature race added a touch of class to Day 7’s card and firmly established Gold Empire as a contender to watch. With this thrilling contest concluded, racing now moves forward to the next race of the day, The Red Rufus Plate.