Mysore Race Club will host an eight-race programme on Saturday, October 24, 2026, featuring a strong mix of sprint contests, middle-distance events and a major staying challenge. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Zavaray S Poonawalla Mysore Derby 2026, scheduled for 3:40 PM over 2,000 metres, with total prize money of ₹1,18,75,000. The Zavaray Poonawalla Sprinters Cup and Zavaray Poonawalla Stayers Cup will also add significance to the meeting, bringing together established performers and younger horses across different distances.
The Zavaray S Poonawalla Mysore Derby 2026 will be the sixth race of the day and the richest event on the programme. Restricted to three-year-olds, the 2,000-metre contest will feature 11 entries, including Arc of Life, Black Irish, Edison, Garfunkle, Stud Poker, The Archer, Tipped Off, Madante, Mahogany, Royal Legacy and Yarra Yarra. The race carries a total prize allocation of ₹1,18,75,000, with ₹71,25,000 assigned to the winner. The distance will test the young runners’ stamina and ability to maintain their pace over the longer trip. Royal Legacy, listed with a rating of 65, stands out on the published ratings, while Garfunkle, Stud Poker, Tipped Off and Yarra Yarra are among the other notable names in the field.
The programme will begin at 1:00 PM with the Madras Race Club Million, a Class IV handicap for horses rated 20 to 45 over 1,600 metres. Sixteen horses are entered for this opening contest, which offers total prize money of ₹10,00,000. Golden Sabre, Versace, Desert Shield, Sensuous, Holy Valor, Misty Warrior, Tyaaraa and Valor Queen are among the runners listed. Golden Sabre carries the highest rating in the field at 42 and will carry 61 kg, while Versace is rated 40 and has been assigned 60 kg. The remaining runners include Military Code, Wanganui, Kallania, Sunlit Path, King Scarface, Alluring Beauty, Lex Luthor and Eco System. The mile-long event will open the afternoon with a competitive field of experienced runners.
At 1:30 PM, attention will turn to the Coromandel Gromor Juvenile Million, a 1,200-metre maiden event with a field of 16 entries. The contest is designated for three-year-olds and carries ₹10,00,000 in total prize money. Astraeus, Haboob, V Cash, Amber Storm, Celtic Goddess, Crazy Love, First Choice and Garzian are among the horses entered. The remaining entries include Mandalay, Mother’s Gift, Mysore Pak, Osaka, Sindoor, Speed Company, Tejash and Youreoneandonly. With several runners appearing in a maiden contest, the race will provide an opportunity to assess their development and performance over the sprint distance. The field includes horses trained by several established names, with jockeys such as Vivek G., Saddam Hussain, Indrajeet Kumar, Vinod Shinde and P. Trevor listed among the riders.
The third race, the Mysore Million, is scheduled for 2:00 PM over 1,200 metres. This Class IV handicap is for horses rated 20 to 45 and offers a total prize allocation of ₹10,00,000. Sixteen runners have been entered, including Master Way, Tigerking, Mriga, My Solitaire, Satin Lass, Furious Fun and Major Saab. Amazing Joy, Star Symphony, Black Rainforest, Feeling Good, Absolute Katrina, Amazing Storm, Elevado, Glowing Moonlights and Golden Stride complete the field. Master Way and Tigerking are both rated 42, the highest ratings in the race, and each has been assigned 61 kg. Mriga and My Solitaire follow on a rating of 38. The sprint distance will place emphasis on early positioning and sustained speed.
The fourth event, the Zavaray Poonawalla Sprinters Cup, will take place at 2:30 PM over 1,200 metres. Restricted to horses aged four years and older, the prestigious contest carries total prize money of ₹59,00,000. Seven runners are listed: Black Eagle, Crown Drive, Echoes of Time, Encino, Money Bags, Rieko and Time and Tide. The field includes horses with strong published ratings, with Time and Tide rated 125, Black Eagle rated 121 and Money Bags rated 120. Encino and Rieko are both rated 115, while Echoes of Time carries a rating of 107 and Crown Drive is rated 102. All seven horses have been assigned 57 kg. With a substantial prize allocation and a compact field, the Sprinters Cup is one of the principal attractions of the meeting.
At 3:10 PM, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club Million will bring together 16 horses in a Class II handicap for runners rated 60 to 85. The race will be contested over 1,200 metres and offers ₹10,00,000 in total prize money. Sicyon, Crosswater, Grizzly, N R I Ace, Silver Quest, Vibrant Queen and Flight On are among the entries. All Attraction, Gloriousness, The Flying Feet, Art Collector, Malet Spring, Flaming Sword, Storm Majesty, Selma and Eagle Eye complete the field. Sicyon has the highest published rating at 79, followed by Crosswater and Grizzly, both rated 76. N R I Ace and Silver Quest are rated 72, while Vibrant Queen is rated 71. The race will feature a varied group of horses with experience at the sprint distance.
Following the Mysore Derby, the Zavaray Poonawalla Stayers Cup will be held at 4:20 PM over 3,000 metres. The event is restricted to horses aged four years and older and carries total prize money of ₹59,00,000. Six runners are entered: Dream Alliance, DYF, Natural Diamond, Ramiel, Red Bishop and Victor Hugo. Ramiel holds the highest rating at 119, followed by DYF at 116 and Red Bishop at 109. Dream Alliance is rated 103, Victor Hugo 100 and Natural Diamond 64. Each runner has been assigned 57 kg. The extended distance will place particular emphasis on stamina, pace management and the ability to maintain consistency throughout the contest.
The day’s final event, the Hyderabad Race Club Million, is scheduled for 5:00 PM over 1,400 metres. This Class III handicap is for horses rated 40 to 65 and offers ₹10,00,000 in total prize money. Sixteen horses are listed, including Money Fair, Shining Ways, Ziva, Balgownie, Pilot Officer, Crimson Pirate, Refined Aggression and Final Call. Waitara, Badshaah, Charlie Brown, Beautiful Bloom, Chief Admiral, Hazel, N R I Victory and Seize the Grey also feature in the entries. Money Fair is rated 61, the highest among the listed runners, followed by Shining Ways at 59 and Ziva at 58. Balgownie and Pilot Officer are both rated 57, while Crimson Pirate and Refined Aggression are rated 55. The 1,400-metre event will bring the eight-race programme to a close.
The Mysore meeting on October 24 promises a varied afternoon of racing, with the Mysore Derby serving as the central attraction alongside two major championship events for sprinters and stayers. From the opening mile contest to the concluding 1,400-metre handicap, the programme covers a broad range of distances and racing categories. The quality of the fields, the substantial prize allocations in the feature races and the participation of established jockeys and trainers will make this an important fixture on the Mysore racing calendar.
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