The curtain came down on a lively day of racing at Mysore Race Club with the seventh and final race — The Abide Plate — delivering one last thrilling finish. The 1200-meter handicap, for horses rated 20 to 45, was flagged off at 5:00 PM and carried a total prize purse of Rs. 4,50,000, with the winner earning Rs. 2,25,000.
Vandhiyathevan, trained by K S Mandanna and ridden to perfection by C. Umesh, timed his run to perfection to capture the race in a well-fought photo-finish, stopping the clock at 1:11.681. It was a strong and determined effort from the gelding to clinch victory and close the day on a winning note.
Finishing second was Mark One, guided by Shankar Lal H and trained by Bobby M, who gave a commendable chase to the winner but had to settle for the runner-up spot, clocking 1:12.704.
Rounding out the top three was To Hot To Touch, piloted by Abhishek Mhatre and trained by M Pratap Kamath, who crossed the line in 1:12.991 after a spirited performance.
With the sun setting over Mysore, the result board now stands testament to a race day that delivered rising stars, closely contested finishes, and plenty of excitement for racing fans. As attention shifts to the upcoming June 11, 2025 race day at Mysore, enthusiasts can look forward to more action and updates — stay tuned via our website and social channels.
