Governor’s Cup Anchors Summer Finale
Scheduled at 4:00 PM, the 2400-meter Governor’s Cup (Grade III) invites stayers aged four years and older to battle it out for a total purse of ₹20.85 lakh. The winner will collect ₹12.50 lakh and a trophy valued at ₹50,000, presented by the Bangalore Turf Club Ltd.
Six runners are set to face off in this stamina-testing feature: Ramiel (J: A. Sandesh | T: Bharath Singh), Positano (J: P. Trevor | T: S.S. Attaollahi), Queen Of Kings (J: Antony Raj S. | T: Rajesh Narredu), Mescalito (J: J. Chinoy | T: S.S. Attaollahi), Victor Hugo (J: Vivek G. | T: Irfan Ghatala), and Rise And Reign (J: Neeraj Rawal | T: Rajesh Narredu). With seasoned contenders in the mix, the race promises an enthralling conclusion to the summer.
Youth to Lead Off in the Champion Trainer Cup
Action kicks off at 1:30 PM with the Champion Trainer Cup, a 1600-meter terms race for maiden 3-year-olds. It offers ₹11 lakh in total prize money, with ₹5.5 lakh to the winner. Noteworthy entrants include André (P. Trevor), Aphelion (K. Sai Kiran), Cigar Galaxy (Arvind Kumar N.), Star Studded (Suraj Narredu), and Tolkien (Antony Raj S.).
Low-Rated Hopefuls Eye Sayonara Plate
The Sayonara Plate, a 1600-meter handicap for horses rated 00 to 25, goes off at 2:00 PM. Sea Diamond, Lorven’s Glory, Pettes Love, Wakizashi, and Channagide are among those hoping to close their summer with a confidence-boosting win.
No Whips, Just Skill: Racing Officials Cup
At 2:30 PM, the Racing Officials Cup presents a unique 1400-meter whip-less challenge for horses rated 20 to 45. Among those set to line up are Sundance Kid, Double Vision, Augusto, Able One, and Peridot—all looking to win on merit and maneuverability.
Sprints Heat Up in Champion Jockey Cup Div I
The first division of the Champion Jockey Cup (1200m, 20–45 rated) kicks off at 3:00 PM. It includes Il Volo, Thessalian, Amazing Attraction, Basilica, and Bellavita in what could be a tightly packed dash to the wire.
Top-Tier Showdown: Leading Stud Cup
The 1400-meter Leading Stud Cup (3:30 PM) is for horses rated 80 and above. Elite contenders like All Attractive, Shubankar, Global Influence, Champions Way, and Star Glory are expected to throw down in a classy field.
Leading Owner Cup: Penultimate Action
Rated 40 to 65 runners return to contest the 1200-meter Leading Owner Cup at 4:40 PM. Among the hopefuls are Macron, Lady Invictus, Wellington, Aherne, and Golden Time.
One Final Gallop: Champion Jockey Cup Div II
The season wraps up with the Champion Jockey Cup Div II at 5:10 PM. The concluding 1200-meter sprint features Small Dreams, Mehra, Habibti, LG’s Star, and Multisided in what promises to be a fitting end to a competitive summer.
As the sun sets on this year’s Bangalore Summer Meeting, fans will look forward to a three-month off-season before racing returns to the BTC in November. Until then, the summer finale is poised to deliver one last dose of adrenaline.
For related stories, explore our Bangalore Derby Day Results and visit the Governor’s Cup 2025 contenders.
Official race declarations and updates available at the Bangalore Turf Club website.
