Excitement is building at Mysore Race Club as racing returns on September 12, 2025, with an afternoon card of six competitive events. Trainers and jockeys alike spoke of their anticipation, and a lively crowd is expected for a programme that blends maidens, handicaps, and a prestigious feature. The first race is set for 2:30 p.m., with the final event going off at 5:00 p.m.
Early contests set the stage
The day begins with The Paddock Plate at 2:30 p.m., a 1400-metre race for horses rated 0-25 with a purse of ₹3,75,000. Among the contenders are Forest View (Faiz/CD Monnappa), Saffron Breeze (Anish Hangal/Yogesh R), Seductive (S. Imran/J. Ganesh), and Warrior Woman (Antony Raj/Rakesh), with each seeking an early-season breakthrough.
At 3:00 p.m., the Secunderabad Plate (1100m, 0-25 rated) features a large line-up led by Davids Delight (Noorulla/Helleal Moses R), Clyde Star (Ankit Pal/Mansoor Khan), and Raffles (L. Alex Rozario/S Dominic). With several unexposed types like Golden Gallery and NRI Gold in the field, this race could produce a surprise.
Mid-card brings higher stakes
The tempo lifts in the Police Trophy at 3:30 p.m. over 1200 metres for horses rated 40-65, offering ₹5,75,000. Key names include The Golden Sunrise (Abhishek Mhatre/Ranjeet Shinde), Court Jester (Faiz/CD Monnappa), and Creative Girl (Antony Raj/CD Monnappa). Sparkling Night and Amazing Arise also enter with credentials, promising a tight finish.
All eyes will then turn to the day’s highlight at 4:00 p.m., the F.K. Irani Memorial Million 2025. Restricted to three-year-olds, this 1200-metre contest carries a purse of ₹11,12,500. Leading the charge are Magnetar (Akshay Kumar/Aravind G), Midnight Blue (Antony Raj/Rajesh Narredu), and Republican Star (Rayan Ahmed/Aravind G). Splendid Dream (Shreyas/S.S. Attaollahi) and Devate (Alex Rozario/Pillay J.S.) add further intrigue to what should be a fiercely contested feature.
Sprints and stamina in closing legs
The M.W. Chinnappa Memorial Trophy at 4:30 p.m. (1200m, maiden/claimer) brings together Pneuma (Pavan/Bobby M), Absolutechallenger (H. Rahul/Vishal Yadav), and The Flying Feet (A. Ramu/Ranjeet Shinde), with Dun It Again and Jersey King also prominent. The ₹7,00,000 on offer ensures strong competition.
The curtain falls with the Jog Falls Plate at 5:00 p.m., run over 1600 metres for horses rated 20-45 and worth ₹4,50,000. Sandal Queen (M. Prabhakaran/Feroz Khan), Tolkien (Antony Raj/Darius Byramji), and She’s Unstoppable (A. Ayaz Khan/Bipin Salvi) look to lead the way, with Sea Diamond and Sunway Lagoon heading a deep supporting cast.
A balanced card at Mysore Race Club
With six varied races ranging from maiden tests to a marquee million, the afternoon promises both depth and quality. The Mysore Races September 12 programme will test young hopefuls and seasoned campaigners alike, offering fans a rich blend of speed, stamina, and local rivalry.
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