The Bangalore Turf Club is gearing up to host the much-anticipated 5th day of its Summer Meeting on May 31st, 2025, as scheduled in the official racing calendar. Racegoers and fans can expect a thrilling day of competitive racing action that will begin promptly at 2:00 pm with the first race and conclude at 5:00 pm after seven exciting races. This event marks an important stage in the season and promises plenty of high-quality horse racing drama.
The day will open with The Classical Act Plate, a handicap race catering to horses rated between 00 to 25, aged six years and above. Set to cover a distance of 1400 meters, this race offers a total prize purse of Rs. 4,50,000, attracting eight promising contenders. Among these, notable participants include RAFFLES, with jockey P. Trevor and trainer S. Dominic; SOUTHERNARISTOCRAT, ridden by Antony Raj S. and trained by Kishan Thomas K.; ICE STORM, with jockey Rajesh Kumar M under trainer Narayana Gowda V.; SACRED CREATOR, ridden by Ramswarup and also trained by Narayana Gowda V.; and EL ALAMEIN, with jockey Bhawani Singh trained by Faraz Arshad. Each horse brings its unique strengths and ambitions to this early afternoon contest, setting the tone for an action-packed day.
Following closely at 2:30 pm is The World No-Tobacco Day Plate, a race specifically for three-year-old maiden horses. This 1400-meter contest carries a lucrative prize pool of Rs. 11,00,000 and features eleven contenders eager to prove their mettle. The front-runners include EFFICACY, piloted by Shreyas Singh S. and trained by S.S. Attaollahi; JURACAN, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by P. S. Chouhan; KNIGHT REGENT, under jockey Neeraj Rawal with trainer Deshmukh L. V. R.; KSEPIMAN, with Imran Chisty riding and Rutherford Alford training; and RANSOMWARE, guided by Angad and trained by Narayana Gowda V. This race promises to showcase emerging talent and the potential stars of tomorrow.
At 3:00 pm, the excitement continues with The Romantic Dance Plate Division II, a handicap race for horses rated between 20 and 45. Spanning the same 1400-meter distance, the race offers prize money totaling Rs. 5,10,000. The line-up includes LEX LUTHOR, with jockey A. Prakash and trainer Kishan Thomas K.; AMAZING STRIDE, ridden by C. Umesh under trainer S. Padmanabhan; ADELANTO, piloted by R. Vaibhav and trained by G. Y. Rajesh Babu; VIBRANT QUEEN, with jockey Prashant P. Dhebe and trainer Pradeep Annaiah; and PURSUIT OF WEALTH, guided by K. Sai Kiran and trainer M. Rajendra Singh. This race is expected to be fiercely competitive as the horses seek to improve their standings in the season.
The prestigious Marilingaiah Memorial Trophy follows at 3:30 pm, designed for horses rated 40 to 65. This sprint over 1200 meters carries a prize purse of Rs. 6,30,000 and features top contenders including EXCLUSIVE BLACK (jockey C.A. Brisson, trainer A. Imran Khan), CRIMSON FLAME (Koshi Kumar / G. Y. Rajesh Babu), DIVINE STAR (P. Trevor / Aman Altaf Hussain), AQUASTIC (Akshay Kumar / S.S. Attaollahi), and FLASH (Rayan Ahmed R. / Aravind G.). The race promises a showcase of speed and stamina, drawing much anticipation from the racing community.
At 4:00 pm, the Dharmaprakasha L.S. Venkaji Rao Memorial Trophy will take place over 1400 meters, catering to horses rated 60 to 85. This handicap race is prized at Rs. 6,80,000 and features some of the day’s most competitive entries. Among the frontrunners are METZINGER, with jockey Pavan and trainer G. Y. Rajesh Babu; ENGLISH BAY, ridden by A.R. Pradeep and trained by Warren Singh; MAYNE MAGIC, guided by Antony Raj S. with trainer Kishan Thomas K.; FORSETI, ridden by Darshan R.N and trained by Imtiaz Khan; and ALL ATTRACTION, with jockey Vivek G. under trainer V. Lokanath. These seasoned competitors are expected to produce an exciting and tightly contested race.
The Chettinad Stud Plate, scheduled for 4:30 pm, will maintain the day’s high intensity. This race is for horses rated 80 and above, run over a distance of 1600 meters with prize money amounting to Rs. 11,00,000. The field includes strong contenders such as QUEEN OF KINGS (M. Prabhakaran / Rajesh Narredu), CHAMPIONS WAY (Suraj Narredu / S. Narredu), CASTEEL (Ramswarup / S. Narredu), SATIVUR (Imran Chisty / Rutherford Alford), and MESCALITO (Akshay Kumar / S.S. Attaollahi). This race often serves as a battleground for the elite horses in the circuit, making it a highlight of the day.
Finally, the racing day will conclude at 5:00 pm with The Romantic Dance Plate Division I. Ten contenders will compete over 1400 meters, including notable horses such as CARAT LOVE (jockey Dharshan Antony B. and trainer Vishesh M.P.), EXTRAORDINARY (R. Robert / Joseph B. Awale), MONTERIO (S. Hinayathulla / Pradeep Annaiah), ECLIPSE PULSE (Asirvatham / Azhar Ali), and DOUBLE VISION (Salman Khan / S. Shoban Babu). This race promises to be a fitting finale, with participants vying for valuable prize money and prestige.
The race day at Bangalore Turf Club on May 31st promises thrilling finishes and memorable moments for racing fans and participants alike. As champions emerge from the competition, attention will naturally turn to the next race day of the Summer Meeting, scheduled for June 1st, 2025. Until then, May 31st stands as the perfect closure to a month filled with exhilarating racing action. Racing enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars and join the excitement at the BTC racecourse for an unforgettable day of thoroughbred horse racing.
