A gentle December sun spills over the Mysore Race Club as handlers lean in to place soft kisses on their horses’ foreheads, murmuring quiet reassurance into flicking ears. A young apprentice jockey adjusts her stirrups with a deep, steadying breath, while a small cluster of early spectators leans against the rails, soaking in the calm before the afternoon unfolds. It is within this intimate pre-race hush that the Mysore race cards december 3 meeting sets its tone—warm, human, and quietly charged with expectation.
Trainers move with purposeful ease, runners prance into their rhythms, and the sense of occasion grows with every minute. Seven competitive races shape the day, offering a mix of emerging talent, seasoned campaigners, and eager connections hoping to close the early-winter meeting on a bright note.
Pattadakal Plate – Class V (1600m, 2:00 PM)
The curtain-raiser brings the Pattadakal Plate for horses rated 00 to 25, with Rs.3,75,000 up for grabs. Alluring Beauty, D Don King, Lead Singer, Nimble Spirit, Miracle Honey, The Welcome, and Gentleman’s Word form a field that promises closely fought moments. Most entrants arrive with something to prove, and early positioning may well decide who controls the long stretch run.
Sahyadri Plate Div II – Class IV (1400m, 2:30 PM)
The tempo lifts in the 2:30 PM Sahyadri Plate Div II, where Natural Speed, Sira, Nozomi, Ocean of Grace, Coorg Hills, Miss Sultana, and Golden Beast return to the mile chute. Rated 20 to 45, this group carries the competitive balance expected at this level, and the Rs.4,50,000 purse adds incentive for bold mid-race moves and well-timed finishing runs.
Fame and Glory Plate – Class IV (1200m, 3:00 PM)
At 3:00 PM, the sprinting specialists take over in the Fame and Glory Plate. Choice, Biometric, Ineffable, Fara, SD Queen, Knotty in Blue, and Eco System will need razor-sharp rhythm over 1200 meters. With another Rs.4,50,000 awaiting the winner, this contest may reward the horse that breaks cleanly and sustains speed through the final bend.
Sahyadri Plate Div I – Class IV (1400m, 3:30 PM)
The Div I edition at 3:30 PM adds further depth, with Polar Wind, Toscana, Dabeet, Code of Honour, Seiko Katsu, Alacero, and Elegant Time engaging over 1400 meters. Rated 20 to 45, the field appears evenly matched, and connections will hope to strike early-winter form before the busy season ahead.
Dr. R. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Trophy – Class V (1200m, 4:00 PM)
One of the meeting’s more anticipated events arrives at 4:00 PM. Pure For Sure, Tom Cruiser, Santorino, Aldgate, Czar, Decacorn, and Gold Kite line up for the Dr. R. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Trophy. With Rs.10,50,000 on offer, expect assertive riding and a race shaped by precision rather than raw pace.
Sangam Plate – Class III (1600m, 4:30 PM)
The Sangam Plate brings a tactical middle-distance contest over 1600 meters at 4:30 PM. Magic Circle, Worldly Wise, Sir Calculus, Red Falcon, Tignanello, Aurele, and Time for Victory meet at ratings 40 to 65. The field promises steady, rhythmic running—likely culminating in a decisive final 300 meters.
Bandipur Plate – Class III (1100m, 5:00 PM)
The day closes with a sharp 1100-meter dash in the Bandipur Plate, featuring River of Gold, Saint Emilion, Mark One, Felicita, Moonlight Queen, Thalaivaa, and Kenna. With Rs.5,75,000 at stake, sprint instincts will matter, and a clean break could prove the difference in the Mysore twilight.
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