August 2025 Indian Racing Calendar: Key Fixtures Across Centres
The month began with Bangalore’s Summer Meeting finale on Friday, 1st August. The Grade III Governor’s Cup saw POSITANO (J: P. Trevor / T: S.S. Attaollahi) complete a front-running victory over 2400 metres, timing 2:33.81. The performance marked a fitting end to the summer chapter at the Bangalore Turf Club.
Pune followed on August 2 with a strong card. ZAFFERANO (J: A. Sandesh / T: Nirad Karanjawala) landed the August Handicap smartly, while ENCINO (J: P. Trevor) put up a 5½-length maiden win in The Sprungli Plate. Expectations are high as Pune builds toward the RWITC classics. Full race details are available on the official RWITC website.
Sunday, August 3 features the Epsom Plate and Kurla Plate. Underfoot conditions have improved, and trainers like Imtiaz Sait, Dallas Todywalla, and Hosidar Daji are fielding multiple runners. Punters will be closely watching younger horses making the step up in class.
Hyderabad resumes its Monsoon Meeting on Monday, August 4, headlined by The G. Sudhakar Reddy Memorial Cup over 1400 metres. The surface has remained even so far, with both speed and hold-up runners getting their chance. Visit the Hyderabad Race Club site for updated racecards and entries.
Calcutta (RCTC) hosts three race days: August 5, 13, and 20. Several younger horses are returning to action, and the Vijay Singh and Bharath Singh stables are expected to be prominent. To follow race fixtures and results, head to the official RCTC website.
Mysore will race on Wednesday, August 6. While not a high-volume centre this month, Mysore remains key for Autumn Derby hopefuls prepping through the mid-tier handicaps. Local trainers like Rakesh and Monnappa will be active with progressive types.
Madras is expected to resume racing in the latter half of August. While entries are not confirmed yet, horses from regional stables may use these fixtures as a base before heading to Bangalore or Hyderabad later in the season.
Form Trends and Seasonal Progress
With 21 race days in the August 2025 Indian Racing Calendar, this month will play a crucial role in shaping classic prospects. Horses winning at Class IV and III levels will likely be rerouted to major autumn targets, while trainers fine-tune juveniles and returning older horses.
Monsoon track biases, jockey-trainer combinations, and sectional times will be pivotal data points for punters and analysts alike. August is also when form begins to stabilize after the rain-interrupted months of June and July.
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