The 6th race of the MYSORE (MONSOON) RACES 2025, the Kasargod Plate Div I, delivered a thrilling contest on Thursday, 18 September 2025. Run over 1400 meters for Class IV horses rated 20 to 45, the race went off at 4:30 PM and witnessed Perfect Attitude (J: Antony Raj S., T: Arjun Mangalorkar) seize the spotlight. Racing in the colours of Ms Ameeta Mehra, So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd, and Mr Rajan Aggarwal, the filly produced a composed yet decisive performance to stop the clock at 1:23.914, securing a stylish win for his connections.
Breaking smartly from the gates, Perfect Attitude settled comfortably in mid-pack as the front-runners set a lively tempo early on. Jockey Antony Raj S. kept his mount relaxed along the inside, biding his time and conserving energy for the finish. Gradually, the pair began inching closer to the leaders, with the gelding travelling strongly under a tight hold and showing no signs of pressure. As the race began to unfold, he smoothly shifted gears, showcasing his rhythm and balance before launching a decisive run down the centre of the track, surging past the front-runners in the final strides to seal a commanding victory.
Bellavita (J: P. Trevor, T: K. Purshotham) produced a determined effort to chase the winner home, staying on resolutely to finish second in 1:24.362 after racing prominently throughout. Close behind, Double Vision (J: Dhanu Singh Deora, T: S. Shoban Babu) came with a late bid, clocking 1:25.268 to secure third place and round off the minor honours in a competitive field.
With the excitement of the Kasargod Plate Div I now concluded, attention at Mysore Racecourse swiftly shifts to the upcoming Fair Wood Plate at 5:00 PM, promising another gripping contest as the day’s action gathers further momentum.
