The second day of the Mysore Summer Races 2026, staged on Wednesday, 03 June at the historic Mysore Race Club, unfolded into a well-contested eight-race programme marked by close finishes, strong finishes in the straight, and a series of polished riding displays across distances ranging from sprints to middle-distance tests. From the opening race at 1:30 PM to the concluding event at 5:00 PM, the afternoon maintained a steady competitive rhythm, offering racing enthusiasts a card rich in tactical depth and finishing bursts.
A key highlight of the day was reflected in the Mysore race result 03 June. early in the proceedings, setting the tone for an afternoon where margins remained tight and performances consistently sharp.
The Mysore Summer Races 2026 results delivered a tightly packed set of performances where several winners had to dig deep in the final strides, underlining the competitive balance across divisions and classes.
Race 1 – The Balamuri Plate DIV II (1400M, Class V: 00–25)
The day opened with KNOTTY METHODS asserting control in the final stretch to win under jockey Shah Alam for trainer Vinesh V Naik, clocking 1:32.434. Owned by Ms K Kamesh & Srikanth Badruka, the winner edged out BUNDELKHAND QUEEN (S S Khadri, Gnanashekar A) who finished second in 1:32.572, while PETTE’S CHOICE (H Rahul, Vishal Yadav) completed the frame in 1:32.742. The early tempo was measured before the winner produced a decisive late surge.
Race 2 – The Prince Regent Plate (1100M, Class IV: 20–45)
CHOICE delivered a strong sprint performance under Jitendra Singh for trainer K S Mandanna, stopping the clock at 1:09.327. The runner-up BIOMETRIC (C. Umesh, Rakesh) was narrowly beaten in 1:09.405, while SUNWAY LAGOON (Shyam Kumar Jr., Surender G T) finished third in 1:09.652. The contest remained tightly grouped until the final 100 metres, where CHOICE edged ahead.
Race 3 – The Balamuri Plate DIV I (1400M, Class V: 00–25)
NATURAL QUEEN continued the competitive tone of the day with a composed win under Ankit Pal for trainer Mansoor Khan, timing 1:31.368. PERFECT HEART (K. Sai Kiran, Bobby M) stayed on gamely for second in 1:31.825, while CITY OF HUSTLE (S. Imran, K Aditya) took third in 1:32.077. The winner travelled smoothly before asserting superiority in the closing phase.
Race 4 – The Kolar Plate DIV II (1400M, Class IV: 20–45)
KRISHVI produced a fluent and confident effort under C. Umesh for trainer K S Mandanna, winning in 1:30.667 for joint ownership of K S Mandanna & Ravneet Kapoor Racing LLP. NATURAL LOOK (Vivek G., Mansoor Khan) finished second in 1:31.344, with MARTINO (Abdul Fazal, Gnanashekar A) third in 1:32.292. The winner took command midway through the straight and maintained momentum.
Race 5 – The Red Satin Plate (1200M, Class II: 60 & above)
The feature event of the day belonged to VANDHIYATHEVAN, who delivered a commanding display under C. Umesh for trainer K S Mandanna, recording 1:15.074. Owned by K S Mandanna & Ajaad Stud & Livestock OPC Pvt Ltd, the winner was always travelling strongly and found an extra gear when challenged late. DRISANA (Anil Baandal, Pillay J S) finished a close second in 1:15.173, while BLUEMED (B. Nikhil, J Sebastian) stayed on for third in 1:15.646. The race stood out for its sustained pace and the winner’s composed acceleration when it mattered most.
Race 6 – The Varahi Trophy (1200M, Class III: 40–65)
The day’s highlighted trophy race saw SHERPA deliver a decisive performance under L Alex Rozario for trainer Pillay J S, stopping the clock at 1:14.537. FALCON FURY (Abhishek Mhatre, Ranjeet Shinde) finished second in 1:15.255, while AMAZING IMRARIFA (Vivek G., Mansoor Khan) came in third in 1:15.935. SHERPA travelled comfortably before accelerating clear in the final furlong.
Race 7 – The Kolar Plate DIV I (1400M, Class IV: 20–45)
MIND GAMES impressed with a well-timed finish under Abhishek Mhatre for trainer Ranjeet Shinde, winning in 1:29.787. BOLD SHOW (Sah Farid Ansari, R Ramanathan) was second in 1:31.663, with REIGN OF TERROR (C.A. Brisson, K S Mandanna) third in 1:32.084. The winner made a decisive move in the straight to settle matters convincingly.
Race 8 – The Nagamangala Plate (1400M, Class III: 40–65)
The concluding race produced one of the closest finishes of the day as GEMINI edged out AURELE (Neeraj Rawal, Feroz M Khan) by the narrowest of margins, winning in 1:29.503. PRINCE CORPORATE (C. Umesh, Rakesh) was just behind in 1:29.557. The race unfolded at a steady tempo before turning into a tightly fought sprint to the line.
As the curtain fell on a competitive eight-race card, the Mysore Summer Races 2026 at Mysore Race Club once again showcased the depth of talent across its fields. The feature win by VANDHIYATHEVAN and the stylish performance of SHERPA in the Varahi Trophy stood out as defining moments of the day. With close finishes and consistent displays across categories, the meeting added further momentum to the summer racing season in Mysore.
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