A gentle buzz is building at the Mysore Race Club as trainers, jockeys, and owners prepare for the opening day of the Mysore Monsoon Races 2025, scheduled for Thursday, 4th September. The anticipation is high, with several maiden contenders set to make their long-awaited debut under experienced hands, while seasoned campaigners return to stake their claims on the historic Mysore turf. Seven competitive races are lined up, promising an afternoon of drama, speed, and fresh talent.
Trainers Eye Big Starts as Season Kicks Off
The crowd will settle in early as the season begins with The Season Opener Plate at 2:00 p.m. over 1400 metres. This maiden race brings together a mix of untested promise and quiet confidence. Leading the line is Super Sexy (jockey Noorulla, trainer Helleal Moses R), drawing plenty of early paddock chatter, alongside Star Symphony (jockey J. Paswan, trainer Pradeep Annaiah K) and Turkoman (jockey L. Alex Rozario, trainer Imtiaz Khan). Absolute Katrina, under J. Chinoy, and Phoenix Surprise, guided by Arvind Kumar N, are also expected to feature prominently, while runners like Eye The Mind, Country’s Fire, and Dark Chocolate complete the field. The race carries a ₹3.75 lakh prize purse, making it an ideal springboard for connections hoping to kick off the season on a winning note.
Varada Plate Div II: A Dash of Speed
The pace quickens with The Varada Plate (Div II) at 2:30 p.m., run over 1100 metres for a ₹4.5 lakh purse. Among the leading hopes are Code of Honour (jockey Dhanu Singh Deora, trainer Bobby M) and Eagle Bluff (jockey Kuldeep Singh, trainer Ashwin Rao S), both well-fancied in morning trackwork. Elevado (jockey A. Ayaz Khan), King Scarface (jockey S.G. Prasad), and Break Away (jockey S. Imran) will be out to challenge, while The Whispering (jockey A. Ramu) adds intrigue to an open field.
B.K. Krishnadevaraj Urs Memorial Trophy at 3:00 p.m.
The third race brings prestige to the afternoon with the B.K. Krishnadevaraj Urs Memorial Trophy, a 1200-metre contest offering ₹5.75 lakh in prize money. All eyes will be on Lady Invictus (jockey Y.S. Srinath, trainer Eshwer M), who has shown promise in her workouts, while Rapidus (jockey Madhu Sudhan S) and Prince Corporate (jockey Rajesh K.) remain genuine threats. Other notable entries include Mandolin, Ebotse, Little Minister, and Dabeet, making this one of the day’s most evenly balanced races.
Feature Sprint: Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy
The H.H. Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy, slated for 3:30 p.m., is a highlight over 1200 metres, boasting a rich ₹10.5 lakh purse. Aldgate (jockey Aleemuddin, trainer Arjun Mangalorkar) and Czar (jockey S. Antony Raj) form a formidable stable duo, while Star Glory (jockey M. Prabhakaran) will seek to spoil the party. Mystic Bond and Pneuma are expected to launch strong late challenges, ensuring a close-run finish.
The Million Awaits: Srikantadatta Narasimharaajawadiyar Memorial Multi Million 2025
At 4:00 p.m., the stage is set for the Srikantadatta Narasimharaajawadiyar Memorial Multi Million 2025, the feature event of the day. This 1400-metre showpiece carries a staggering ₹33.3 lakh in prize money and brings together a field packed with quality. Indian Brocade (jockey Yash Narredu, trainer Rajesh Narredu) leads a strong charge, joined by Echoes of Time (jockey S. Antony Raj) and Scent of Rain (jockey P. Trevor). The versatile El Rey, improving Aashirvad, and the lightly-raced Efficacy are expected to make it a fiercely contested affair, while Turiya remains the potential dark horse.
Closing Moments Under the Mysore Sun
The excitement continues with the Star of Mysore Trophy at 4:30 p.m., run over 1400 metres for ₹5.75 lakh. Grace, Mystic Divine, The Golden Sunrise, and Aurele headline the entries, but with Drisana, Natural Light, and Serai lurking in the wings, this contest is far from predictable.
Finally, the day concludes at 5:00 p.m. with The Varada Plate (Div I) over 1100 metres, offering ₹4.5 lakh in prize money. Indian Glory, Falcon Fury, Ocean, and Beautiful Bloom look strong on paper, but Planet Super, Trump Baby, and Nizbati Queen will be eager to deliver a late upset to close an action-packed opening day.
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