The second day of the Mysore (Monsoon) Races 2025 on Friday, 5 September, witnessed thrilling flat racing action as Race 1, The Virija Plate, a Class V contest for horses rated 00 to 25 over 1100 metres, kicked off at 02:00 PM. In an authoritative display, Armament (J: Abhisek Mhatre) stormed to victory for owner and trainer Mr Ranjeet Shinde, clocking a smart 1:06.661, showcasing precision, speed, and composure in this competitive field.
From the start, Armament settled well in the early strides, maintaining a stalking position just behind the leaders. As the runners approached the home straight, Mhatre unleashed a perfectly timed finishing burst, propelling Armament past rivals to secure a decisive win. The horse’s tactical speed and measured acceleration proved too strong for the opposition in this tightly contested sprint.
D Golden Cup (J: Vinod Shinde, T: Vishal Yadav) ran a determined race to claim second, finishing in 1:06.743, just fractions behind the winner, while Miracle Honey (J: A. Ayaz Khan, T: S Ashwin Rao) closed impressively to take third in 1:06.856, rounding out a thrilling top-three finish.
With The Virija Plate concluded and the crowd’s excitement still palpable, attention now turns to the Pune Plate, set to start at 02:30 PM, promising more high-stakes racing drama at Mysore.
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