The fifth day of the Mysore Summer Races 2025 got underway with a lively opener, as Phoenix Gold produced a strong and well-timed performance to win The Alberetto Plate Div II, a 1100-meter handicap for horses rated 00 to 25. The contest carried a purse of ₹3,75,000 and opened the seven-race card at the Mysore Race Club.
Trained by Bipin V Salvi and ridden confidently by Abhishek Mhatre, Phoenix Gold surged past rivals in the final furlong to clinch the win in a time of 1:07.021. The win was a significant one for the ownership group of Mr. Sudeer Patel. T, Mrs. Namratha B. Salvi, and Mr. Raj Ramprasad Singh, as the winner delivered a clinical finish under pressure, rewarding their faith in the filly.
Finishing second was Anushtubha, ridden by P. P. Dhebe and trained by Rakesh. The mare gave a spirited chase but was unable to bridge the gap in time, clocking 1:07.371. The third place went to Nimble Spirit, partnered by Faiz for trainer Mansoor Khan, who completed the trip in 1:07.825 with a solid, consistent run to round off the frame.
The Alberetto Plate Div II, set the tone for what promises to be an exciting race day, with The Heggadadevanakote Plate — a maiden race for 3-year-old Indian horses — poised to be the marquee attraction, offering a lucrative prize of ₹10,50,000. The day’s action will culminate with The Goa Plate, ensuring fans remain hooked till the final flag.
Stay tuned as Mysore continues to deliver competitive summer racing with rising talent and dramatic finishes.
