Bangalore Turf Club is set to host an exciting seven-race programme on Friday, November 13, 2026, with racing scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM. The afternoon features a competitive mix of Class V, Class IV, Class III and maiden contests over distances ranging from 1,200 metres to 1,600 metres. The Royal Calcutta Turf Club Cup, a maiden contest for three-year-olds, carries the highest total prize allocation of Rs.7,50,000, while the Sports Authority of India Trophy and several other competitive races add further interest to the meeting.
The Royal Calcutta Turf Club Cup, scheduled for 3:30 PM over 1,600 metres, will bring together six entries in a maiden contest for three-year-olds. KNIGHTSBRIDGE, trained by S.S. Attaollahi and ridden by Akshay Kumar, will represent one of the notable entries. ROYAL VANGUARD, partnered by P. Trevor and trained by Prasanna Kumar, is another contender to watch. LORENZO, trained by K. Purshotham and ridden by Y. S. Srinath, will also be among the runners, alongside MILITARY CODE, SHAOLIN STAR and CONQUISTADOR. The race offers Rs.7,50,000 in total prize money, with Rs.3,74,995 allocated to the winner.
The programme will open at 2:00 PM with The Shimsha Plate, a Class V contest for horses rated 00 to 25 over 1,400 metres. Ten horses are entered for the opening race, which carries a total prize allocation of Rs.4,50,000. CARTER, carrying 62 kg, will be partnered by Mohd Talib for trainer Md Sajid Qureshi. DAYS DATE, also rated 24, will be ridden by A.R. Pradeep and trained by Vishesh M.P. ABSOLUTE THUNDER, partnered by Salman Khan, and THE GOLDEN DREAM, ridden by A. Ashhad Asbar, will add further competition. CR SEVEN, QUEEN MAXIMA, INFINITE SPIRIT, RISING FORM, SHOCK AND AWE and MEGA SUCCESS complete the field.
At 2:30 PM, The Hogenakkal Falls Plate will feature eight runners in a Class IV contest for horses rated 20 to 45 over 1,600 metres. DESERT SHIELD, the highest-rated runner at 45, will carry 62.5 kg under Darshan N for trainer Neil B. Devaney. BEZAWADA BAASHA, rated 41, will be partnered by Anish Anamo Hangal, while MANDATE, rated 40, will have Antony Raj S. in the saddle for trainer Arjun Mangalorkar. EMINENT GOLD, BLUE PICASSO, SHAHENSHAH, ROYAL JEWEL and XAILY will also compete. The race offers Rs.5,10,000 in total prize money.
The third race, The Vidurashwatha Plate (Division II), will take place at 3:00 PM over 1,200 metres. This Class IV event for horses rated 20 to 45 has attracted 11 entries and carries a total prize allocation of Rs.5,10,000. BORN TO RISE, a three-year-old colt rated 43, will be ridden by Suraj Narredu for trainer S. Narredu. PREVIEW, a three-year-old filly rated 38, will have P. Trevor as jockey, with James McKeown handling the training. WINDCLEAVER, BELLUCCI, DOWSING, SOLO PRINCE, ANNABELLE, DIVO, BLAZING FIRE, ART OF ROMANCE and SUPERNAL complete the field.
At 4:00 PM, The Sports Authority of India Trophy will present a competitive Class III sprint over 1,200 metres for horses rated 40 to 65 and aged four years and above. Eight runners are entered, with a total prize allocation of Rs.6,30,000. FLAMING SWORD, rated 65, tops the ratings and will carry 62.5 kg under P. Trevor for trainer S. Dominic. BLACK RAINSTORM, rated 58, will be partnered by Vishal Shivhare for trainer Praveen Jesu. SPLENDID DREAM, rated 56, will have Antony Raj S. in the saddle, while FLIGHT OF FANCY, CARAT LOVE, ABSOLUTE FORCE, AHERNE and AGERA will also line up for the contest.
The sixth race, The Hebbe Falls Plate, is scheduled for 4:30 PM over 1,400 metres. This Class IV event is restricted to horses rated 20 to 45 and aged five years and above. Ten runners will compete for a total prize allocation of Rs.5,10,000. SCARLETTE LADY, rated 42, will be ridden by Y. S. Srinath for trainer K. Purshotham. DOUBLE VISION and MASTER WAY, both rated 40, will also be prominent entries, with Darshan N and Prashant P. Dhebe respectively taking the rides. LAUTERBRUNNEN, STENTORIAN, BREEZE BLUSTER, STAR HONOUR, EBOTSE, AUGUSTO and JOYFUL SPIRIT complete the line-up.
The afternoon will conclude at 5:00 PM with The Vidurashwatha Plate (Division I), a Class IV contest over 1,200 metres for horses rated 20 to 45. Eleven horses are entered for the final race, which offers Rs.5,10,000 in total prize money. RAVISHING QUEEN, rated 41, will be partnered by Suraj Narredu for trainer James McKeown. EVERYNNE, rated 37, will have Akshay Kumar in the saddle for trainer S.S. Attaollahi, while ROCKING STAR, also rated 37, will be ridden by Anish Anamo Hangal for trainer Pradeep Annaiah. DARRINGER, NOBLE CAUSE, PANACHE, SIGNS OF CHANGE, WHISTLING GLORY, FIERY LOVE, ICING and HIGGS BOSON will complete the concluding field.
With seven races featuring a varied mix of sprint and middle-distance contests, the Bangalore meeting promises an engaging afternoon of racing. The Royal Calcutta Turf Club Cup stands out with the day’s highest prize allocation, while the two divisions of the Vidurashwatha Plate provide additional competitive action to round off the programme.
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