The 5th race of the day, The Mysore Dasara Sprint Championship Grade II, a 1200m terms race for three-year-old Indian horses, delivered scintillating action at 4:00 PM. Meropi (J: P. Trevor, T: Aashay Doctor) powered home in a commanding display for owners Mr Solomone N Benveniste, Deciding Factor LLP, Mrs Menaka Gupta, Mrs Rina Mahindra, Ms Marthand Singh Mahindra, Hemang Devendra Doctor, Viral Devkumar Doctor, and Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd represented by Mr Cheriyan Abraham, stopping the clock at 1:11.720 to claim a memorable triumph in this prestigious sprint contest.
From the gates, Meropi settled just off the early pace, biding time with remarkable composure. As the field entered the final 400m, P. Trevor angled Meropi wide to unleash a decisive burst of speed. Demonstrating a blend of stamina and acceleration, the winner surged past rivals in the closing meters to claim a stylish victory, leaving no doubt about her superiority on the day.
Imperial Blue (J: Arvind Kumar N., T: Irfan Ghatala) chased gallantly to finish second in 1:12.274, while Pure For Sure (J: Imran Chisty, T: Vinesh V Naik) completed the podium in 1:12.447, with the top three separated by narrow margins in a fiercely competitive sprint.
Attention now turns to the Original Vel Racing Trophy Div I, set for 4:30 PM, promising another thrilling contest as the Mysore Monsoon Races continue. Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for live updates and expert analysis of the day’s racing action.
