Sunset Racing and Mile Glory: What to Expect at BTC on Sunday

Sunday Racing Returns to BTC with the Karnataka Mile Cup

With the first race set to go off at 2:00 pm and the finale at 5:00 pm, the racecard at BTC on July 27 promises a thrilling afternoon of sport under the city’s monsoon skies. The crowd is expected to swell as the Karnataka Mile Cup draws closer, with excitement building around this high-stakes feature.

The day begins with the Lively Emprey Plate at 2:00 pm, a 1200m handicap for horses rated 00 to 25, run whipless. Among the field of hopefuls, Princess Jasmine (J: Suhas K., T: V. Lokanath) and Chinky Pinky (J: P. Trevor, T: M. Rajendra Singh) will look to assert early dominance. Emeraldo (J: A.R. Pradeep, T: Pradeep Annaiah), N R I Millennium (J: Dhanu Singh Deora, T: Md Sajid Qureshi), and Phoenix Surprise (J: Pavan, T: K. Purshotham) complete a well-matched opening lineup.

The second race at 2:30 pm, the Camineto Plate Div II, is a 1200m handicap for horses rated 20 to 45. With Rs. 5.10 lakh on the line, Roadrunner (J: Abhishek Mhatre, T: M. Eshwer) and Cascais (J: P. Trevor, T: Azhar Ali) will face competition from Silicon Star (J: A. Ramu, T: Warren Singh), Temperance (J: Shreyas Singh S., T: M. Eshwer), and Legendary Impact (J: Vivek G., T: V. Lokanath).

At 3:00 pm, the Esquire Plate offers a 1200m terms race for three-year-old maidens with Rs. 11 lakh in total prize money. Keep an eye on Aces Up (J: A. Ramu, T: Warren Singh), Get Set Go (J: Salman Khan, T: Pradeep Annaiah), Konkrah (J: A. Sandesh, T: Arjun Mangalorkar), Power of Gold (J: Antony Raj S., T: Darius R. Byramji), and Striker (J: A.S. Peter, T: Deepesh Narredu) as they battle for maiden glory.

The fourth event, the Salazaar Plate, unfolds at 3:30 pm over 1200m for horses rated 60 to 85. The Rs. 7 lakh purse has attracted strong contenders like Never Give In (J: Antony Raj S., T: Arjun Mangalorkar), Del Aviz (J: Akshay Kumar, T: S.S. Attaollahi), Dun It Again (J: Koshi Kumar, T: V. Lokanath), Jersey King (J: Abhishek Mhatre, T: S. Dominic), and All Attraction (J: Vivek G., T: V. Lokanath).

At 4:00 pm, the Admiral Henry John Rous Trophy, a 1400m handicap for horses rated 40 to 65, offers a Rs. 6.30 lakh prize pool. Watch for Sensational (J: A.A. Vikrant, T: Rajesh Narredu), Asagiri (J: Darshan R.N, T: Rajesh Narredu), Circle of Dreams (J: P. Trevor, T: S.S. Attaollahi), Elfin Knight (J: A.R. Pradeep, T: Pradeep Annaiah), and Pole Star (J: Vivek G., T: Prasanna Kumar) to be in contention.

The marquee race of the afternoon, the Karnataka Mile Cup, is one of the summer’s most anticipated clashes. Scheduled for 4:30 pm, this 1600m terms race for horses aged four and up carries Rs. 17.10 lakh in total prize money, with Rs. 10.80 lakh to the winner along with a BTC-presented trophy. Top contenders include Prana (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Prasanna Kumar), Monteverdi (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Vijay Singh), Galahad (J: P. Trevor, T: S.S. Attaollahi), and Mayne Magic (J: Antony Raj S., T: Kishan Thomas K).

Wrapping up the card at 5:00 pm is the Camineto Plate Div I, a 1200m handicap for horses rated 20 to 45. Leading this pack are Eleanora (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Rajesh Narredu), True Punch (J: Antony Raj S., T: M. Rajendra Singh), Monterio (J: A.R. Pradeep, T: Pradeep Annaiah), Carat Love (J: Vivek G., T: Vishesh M.P.), and Sira (J: Abhishek Mhatre, T: M. Eshwer).

Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for real-time results and post-race analysis. Don’t miss our in-depth review of the Karnataka Mile Cup and how the big names performed on race day, including Suraj Narredu Bangalore performances. For national and global racing stories, explore our International News section.

For more information about upcoming fixtures and club details, visit the official website of Bangalore Turf Club.