The Mysore Race Club Ltd had originally scheduled the commencement of the Mysore Summer Races 2025 for May 28th. However, due to heavy rains leading to unfit track conditions, the Stewards of the Club have exercised their authority and postponed the season opener to Friday, May 30th, 2025. This decision has been made in the best interests of the horses and jockeys, ensuring their safety and welfare. The integrity of the racecard remains intact, promising the same level of racing excitement and competition for fans and participants alike.
The revised race day will feature a seven-race card, maintaining the thrill and momentum expected from the Mysore Summer Races. The day kicks off with The Beloved Prince Plate, a 1100-meter race exclusively for Indian maiden horses. These contenders will look to break their maiden tags in a competitive environment. The total prize purse for the race is ₹10,50,000, making it one of the highlights of the day. Among the first five horses listed on the card are FALCON FURY (Jockey: Vinod Shinde, Trainer: Pratap Kamath M), MISTY WARRIOR (Jockey: C. Umesh, Trainer: Mandanna K S), MYSORE PHARAOH (Jockey: Sah Farid Ansari, Trainer: Pratap Kamath M), ADENA (Jockey: L. Alex Rozario, Trainer: Feroz M Khan), and ARIANNE (Jockey: S. Antony Raj, Trainer: Feroz M Khan).
The second event on the racecard is The Dubare Forest Plate Division II, a 1200-meter sprint for horses rated 00 to 25. This race offers a total prize of ₹3,75,000 and promises competitive action. The first five horses listed include SEDUCTIVE (Jockey: Abhishek Mhatre, Trainer: Pratap Kamath M), EPSOM DOWNS (Jockey: Arvind Kumar N., Trainer: Surender G T), AGAINST ALL ODDS (Jockey: M. Prabhakaran, Trainer: Feroz M Khan), D GOLDEN CUP (Jockey: Vinod Shinde, Trainer: Vishal Yadav), and KNOTTY METHODS (Jockey: A. Ayaz Khan, Trainer: Aditya K).
Following this is The Melukote Plate, a 1400-meter race designed for horses rated 20 to 45, five years old and above. The race carries a prize purse of ₹4,50,000. Noteworthy contenders in this race include D ROMAN REIGNS (Jockey: G. Umesh, Trainer: Bipin V Salvi), SERDAR (Jockey: Vinod Shinde, Trainer: Pillay J S), NATURAL ONE (Jockey: S. G. Prasad, Trainer: Mansoor Khan), WALTER (Jockey: S. Antony Raj, Trainer: Vinesh V Naik), and PROUD (Jockey: M. J. Gautam Raj Urs, Trainer: Ranjeet Shinde).
The fourth race of the day is The Dubare Forest Plate Division I, another 1200-meter contest for horses rated 00 to 25. Horses listed on the card include SAMARTH (Jockey: S. Imran, Trainer: Aditya K), ANKUSH (Jockey: A. S. Peter, Trainer: Surender G T), GOLDEN BIRD (Jockey: Prabhu Kumar M., Trainer: Helleal Moses R), FIRE BOLT (Jockey: Abhishek Mhatre, Trainer: Pratap Kamath M), and JANNAT (Jockey: H. Rahul, Trainer: Mansoor Khan).
Adding to the excitement of the day is The Varahi Trophy, a 1200-meter race for horses rated 60 and above. The total prize money stands at ₹7,00,000, making it one of the more lucrative contests on the card. The top five horses include THE FLYING FEET (Jockey: K. Sai Kiran, Trainer: Santosh Rao S), CONSTANT VARIABLE (Jockey: C. Umesh, Trainer: Fahad Khan), MIDSUMMER STAR (Jockey: Sham Kumar, Trainer: Feroz M Khan), SEA THE SUN (Jockey: R. Shiva Kumar, Trainer: Vishal Yadav), and PRINCE CORPORATE (Jockey: Rajesh K, Trainer: Rakesh).
The sixth race is The Trombay Plate, a 1400-meter event for horses rated 40 to 65 with a prize purse of ₹5,75,000. Horses on the card include ABSOLUTECHALLENGER (Jockey: R. Shiva Kumar, Trainer: Vishal Yadav), SQUARE CUT (Jockey: N. Ramesh Kumar, Trainer: Santosh Rao S), HEROISM (Jockey: Faiz, Trainer: Monnappa C D), KNOTTY POWER (Jockey: A. Ayaz Khan, Trainer: Aditya K), and IGNORANCE IS BLISS (Jockey: Siddaraju P, Trainer: Ranjeet Shinde).
Concluding the day’s proceedings is The Kushalnagar Plate, a 1200-meter race for horses rated 20 to 45 with a prize purse of ₹4,50,000. Some of the notable runners in this final race include SARO GOLD MINE (Jockey: Rahil Akhtar, Trainer: Somashekar K), COSMIC TOUCH (Jockey: Shamaz Shareef, Trainer: Monnappa C D), BIOMETRIC (Jockey: A. S. Peter, Trainer: Rakesh), MARK ONE (Jockey: Shankar Lal H, Trainer: Bobby M), and HASTING SUNRISE (Jockey: Arvind Kumar N, Trainer: Surender G T).
With the rescheduled date, the Mysore Summer Races 2025 promise a high-octane day of competitive racing that retains all its charm and anticipation. Enthusiasts and punters alike can look forward to a full day of action as Mysore kicks off its summer calendar in style.
