Mysore Race Club will stage an exciting eight-race programme on Sunday, October 25, 2026, featuring a strong line-up of established runners, competitive middle-distance contests and two major staying events. The meeting begins at 1:00 PM with The Karnataka Race Horse Owners’ Association Million, while the prestigious Zavaray Poonawalla Indian Turf Invitation Cup takes centre stage at 4:20 PM over 2,400 metres. The day’s programme also features the Suresh Mahindra Multi Million, the Maj. P.K. Mehra Memorial Super Mile Cup and the Smt Gayatri Devi and Sardar K.B. Ramachandraraj Urs Million.
The highlight of the meeting is The Zavaray Poonawalla Indian Turf Invitation Cup, scheduled for 4:20 PM over 2,400 metres. With a total prize fund of Rs. 1,48,00,000, it is the richest contest on the card. Duke of Tuscany, Perception, Redefined, Sovereign King, Zuccaro, Miracle Star and Pyrite are set to compete in this major event for horses aged four years and above. Zuccaro carries the highest published rating of 126, while Duke of Tuscany is rated 120. The contest brings together several accomplished runners and promises to be a major attraction for racing enthusiasts.
The action opens at 1:00 PM with The Karnataka Race Horse Owners’ Association Million, a Class III contest for horses rated 40 to 65 over 1,200 metres. The race offers total prize money of Rs. 10,00,000 and features a field of 16 runners. Cynosure, Mandolin, Royal Deccan, Spotlight, Knotty Flash, Mark One and Densetsu are among the entrants. Cynosure holds a rating of 61, while Mandolin and Royal Deccan are both rated 60. The sprint will test the runners’ early pace and ability to maintain their speed over the short distance.
At 1:30 PM, The Royal Western India Turf Club Million will bring eight runners together for a Class III contest over 1,800 metres. The race carries a total prize fund of Rs. 10,00,000. Bellavita heads the published ratings at 64, followed by Kings Walk at 59 and Magnus at 58. Iron King, Maana, Moon Star, Moon Oracle and Natural Warrior complete the field. The longer trip will place emphasis on stamina, positioning and the ability to sustain a consistent pace through the closing stages.
The third race, The Japan Cup, is scheduled for 2:00 PM over 1,400 metres. This Class IV event is open to horses rated 20 to 45 and has total prize money of Rs. 10,00,000. Sixteen runners have been listed, including Kiss of Grey, Jade Mountain, Your Sri Shakthi, Ravishing Queen, Shamsheer, Jolie’s Star and Absolute Gorgeous. Kiss of Grey holds a rating of 44, followed by Jade Mountain and Your Sri Shakthi, both rated 43. The competitive field offers a varied test over the intermediate distance.
At 2:30 PM, attention turns to The Suresh Mahindra Multi Million, a 1,400-metre event for horses aged four years and above. The race carries a total prize fund of Rs. 22,14,800, making it the second-richest contest on the programme. Five runners are entered: African Gold, Money Bags, Gachchhatu, Frederika and Star Glory. Money Bags holds the highest published rating at 120, while African Gold is rated 112. Gachchhatu, Frederika and Star Glory complete a compact field that will be closely watched as the meeting progresses.
The fifth race, The Smt Gayatri Devi and Sardar K.B. Ramachandraraj Urs Million, is set for 3:10 PM over 1,200 metres. The Class I contest is open to horses rated 80 and above, with total prize money of Rs. 10,00,000. Eleven runners are entered, including Gold Kite, Czar, Rise Again, Tom Cruiser, Touch of Grey and Emphatic. Gold Kite leads the field with a rating of 102, followed by Czar at 100 and Rise Again at 98. The sprint will bring together a competitive group of higher-rated horses, with speed and timing expected to be important over the 1,200-metre distance.
At 3:40 PM, The Maj. P.K. Mehra Memorial Super Mile Cup will provide a major test over 2,000 metres. Open to horses aged four years and above, the contest offers a total prize fund of Rs. 49,00,000. Seven runners are listed: Alfonsine, Echoes of Time, Nonpariel, Once You Go Black, Pride’s Prince, Prokofiev and Shamrock. Alfonsine and Nonpariel share the highest published rating of 118, while Shamrock is rated 117 and Prokofiev 114. The extended distance will test stamina and consistency, with several experienced runners bringing strong ratings into the contest.
Following the Indian Turf Invitation Cup at 4:20 PM, the programme concludes at 5:00 PM with The Bangalore Turf Club Ltd Million. This Class II contest is for horses rated 60 to 85 and will be run over 1,600 metres. The race carries total prize money of Rs. 10,00,000 and features nine runners. Mother’s Grace heads the published ratings at 83, followed by Tolkien at 78 and Ice of Fire at 77. Mahler, Vishwas, Mind Games, Star Studded, Ultimate Blues and Forseti complete the field. The mile contest provides a fitting conclusion to a packed afternoon of racing at Mysore.
With eight races scheduled across sprint, mile and staying distances, the October 25 meeting offers a varied programme for racing followers. The Indian Turf Invitation Cup stands out for its substantial prize fund and accomplished field, while the Super Mile Cup and Suresh Mahindra Multi Million add further depth to the day’s feature events. The meeting begins at 1:00 PM and concludes with the Bangalore Turf Club Ltd Million at 5:00 PM.
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