The 3rd race of the Mysore (Monsoon) Races, The Kasargod Plate DIV II, a Class IV contest for horses rated 20 to 45 over 1400 meters, delivered an electrifying finish on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at 03:00 PM. PLEDGE (J: P. Trevor) produced a commanding performance for trainer Darius Byramji, crossing the finish line in 1:24.155. Racing in the colours of Mr Mukul A. Sonawala, So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd, Mr Girish Mehta, and DT Racing & Breeding LLP represented by Mr D.R. Thacker, PLEDGE secured a decisive victory that highlighted both class and timing.
From the outset, PLEDGE settled just off the pace, conserving energy while tracking the early leaders. As the field approached the home stretch, the filly unleashed a powerful burst of speed, overtaking rivals with authority and maintaining a clear advantage to the line. The tactical ride by P. Trevor perfectly complemented PLEDGE’s turn of foot, ensuring the win was never in doubt.
The runner-up spoils went to ELEGANT TIME (J: Faiz, T: Gnanashekar A.), finishing in 1:24.236 after a determined effort to challenge the winner in the final furlongs. CARTER (J: V.R. Jagdeesh, T: Md Sajid Qureshi) took third in 1:25.234, rounding out a closely contested top three.
With The Kasargod Plate DIV II concluded, the spotlight now shifts to the 4th race, the highly anticipated Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy Trophy, set to get underway at 3:30 PM, promising another thrilling chapter in the day’s racing action.
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