Exciting news for horse racing enthusiasts: the highly anticipated Mysore Summer Races 2025, hosted at the historic Mysore Race Club, are set to commence on May 28, 2025. The official race calendar has been released, confirming ten thrilling race days for the season, which will conclude on July 30, 2025. The scheduled race days are: May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30, 2025. These dates promise an engaging season of competitive racing action, where fans will gather at the iconic venue to witness some of the finest racing talent in the country.
The Mysore Race Club stands as one of the oldest and most picturesque racing venues in India. Established with deep roots in tradition, the club offers a unique blend of heritage charm and modern sporting spirit. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Chamundi Hills, the venue is not only a racing hub but also a destination of natural beauty. Surrounded by greenery and adorned with a tranquil atmosphere, the club provides a visual delight that complements the thrill of the racetrack. This harmonious blend of aesthetics and athleticism makes Mysore Race Club a favored venue for racegoers across the country.
Looking back at recent highlights, the Mysore Monsoon Races 2024 offered a spectacular finish, with MANDARINO emerging as the winner of the prestigious Mysore Derby. Ridden by talented jockey L. Alex Rozario, MANDARINO clinched victory by a neck, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:03.750. The triumph, achieved on October 27, 2024, was a proud moment for trainer Mr. Irfan Ghatala and owners M/s. Francis Arun Kumar, J. Ramesh, and Balaji M. V., who celebrated a well-earned win.
The last racing day in Mysore was held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, featuring an eight-race card that brought together emerging and established talent. The day began with The Tuticorin Plate, where ANKUSH, ridden by A. Ayaz Khan, claimed victory with a timing of 1:25.147. This was followed by The Nilgiris Plate, in which AURELE, under S. Antony Raj, took the win. The third race, The Vidhatri Motors Trophy, was secured by IGNORANCE IS BLISS, partnered with jockey Siddaraju P.
Continuing the action, ONE DIAMOND made headlines by winning The Charmudi Ghat Plate, guided by Brahmmesh S. In a later running of The Vidhatri Motors Trophy, SQUARE CUT, with Arvind Kumar N in the saddle, clinched the victory. The feature race of the day, The Sri Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar Memorial Million, delivered a stirring performance from PRETTY MOVE, who captured the winner’s tag under the expert guidance of P. P. Dhebe.
As the day progressed, the excitement remained high. In The Yamuna Plate, CONTRIBUTOR, ridden by M. Prabhakaran, delivered a strong performance to secure the win. The season finale, held under the banner of The Charmudi Ghat Plate, saw a fitting close with SHERPA, ridden once again by L. Alex Rozario, claiming the final winner’s title of the day.
The 2024-25 season wrapped up with exciting finishes, notable performances, and the relentless efforts of jockeys, trainers, and owners alike. With the memories of those victories still fresh, anticipation now shifts to the Mysore Summer Races 2025, where a new chapter of racing excellence is about to unfold. For fans of the sport, the countdown has begun — see you at the races.
