The final race day of the Bangalore Winter Meeting 2025 is set to take place today, (March 22nd) at the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC). The prestigious event will be graced by the Governor of Karnataka, Thawarchand Gehlot. The race card features 10 thrilling contests, with the first race scheduled to start at 12:45 PM. Among the highlights of the day is The Governor’s Trophy, a 1600-meter race offering a total prize allocation of Rs. 12,28,000.
The Governor’s Trophy will see top contenders, including CIGAR GALAXY (Jockey: P Trevor, Trainer: Irfan Ghatala, Owner: Mr Atul Ishwardas Chordia, Mr Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mrs Rina Mahindra, Mr Rakesh Narayan Wadhwa, Ms Silva Storai, Miss Tarshia Dutta), DARRINGTON (Jockey: L Alex Rozario, Trainer: Irfan Ghatala, Owner: Ms Ajaad Stud and Livestock OPC Pvt Ltd rep by Dr Kumaravel, Mr J Ramesh), GOLD EMPIRE (Jockey: Suraj Narredu, Trainer: Rajesh Narredu, Owner: Mr Teja Gollapudi, Mr Daulat Chhabria, So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd, Mr Mukul A Sonawala), and MIDNIGHT BLUE (Jockey: Antony Raj S, Trainer: Rajesh Narredu, Owner: Ms Blazing Saddles, PF Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd).
The day’s racing action begins with The Infinite Stakes Maiden, a 1200-meter contest for three-year-old horses, carrying a total prize purse of Rs. 10,50,000. The race will feature 11 promising young thoroughbreds, including APHELION (Jockey: Salman Khan, Trainer: Pradeep Annaiah, Owner: Mr Rajan Aggarwal), HYPERDRIVE (Jockey: Akshay Kumar, Trainer: Irfan Ghatala, Owner: Mr D Shailesh Shivaswamy, Dr Dayananda Pai P, Mr K Ravi, Mr Sudarshan M Raju), IMPERADOR (Jockey: P Trevor, Trainer: Prasanna Kumar, Owner: Ms Arun Alagappan Racing LLP, Mr M P Vikram, Mr A S Karthik Chandra, Mr Ronak J Kimmane, Mr Ananth Iyengar), KONKARAAH (Jockey: A Sandesh, Trainer: Arjun Mangalorkar, Owner: Mr Geoffrey B Nagpal), and POLE STAR (Jockey: Vivek G, Trainer: Prasanna Kumar, Owner: Ms Rapar Galloping Stars LLP, Mr Anjan Kumar Rangaraj, Manjri Horse Breed Farm Pvt Ltd, Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd).
Another key race on the card is The Press Reporters Cup, a 1400-meter contest with a total prize of Rs. 5,10,000. Top runners include TREASURE CHEST (Jockey: P Trevor, Trainer: S Dominic, Owner: Mr G S Reddy), SUPERHERO (Jockey: Akshay Kumar, Trainer: Faraz Arshad, Owner: Mr Faraz Arshad), and EMERALDO (Jockey: Aleemuddin, Trainer: Pradeep Annaiah, Owner: Mr Arun Kumar K N).
The action continues with The Champion Jockey Trophy (Div 2), another 1400-meter race carrying a prize pool of Rs. 5,10,000. The field includes strong contenders such as VICTORIARAYA (Jockey: Suhas K, Trainer: V Lokanath, Owner: Mr Ananda C), EQUALIZER (Jockey: Salman Khan, Trainer: G Y Rajesh Babu, Owner: Mrs Rohini Thuppal), and HIGHLAND DREAM (Jockey: Laxman Singh, Trainer: M Eshwer, Owner: Dr M A M Ramaswamy Chettiar of Chettinad Charitable Trust).
Other notable races include The Champion Trainer Trophy (Rs. 6,30,000 prize), The Leading Stud Trophy (Rs. 6,30,000 prize), The Leading Owner Trophy (Rs. 7,00,000 prize), and The Champion Jockey Trophy (Div 1) (Rs. 5,10,000 prize), each featuring some of the best-trained horses in the country.
The final race of the day, The Good-bye Cup, a 1200-meter event with a prize of Rs. 4,50,000, will see horses like LEGENDARY IMPACT (Jockey: Akshay Kumar, Trainer: V Lokanath, Owner: Mr Sharath M Narayana, Mr H K Lakshman Gowda) and N R I MILLENNIUM (Jockey: Pavan, Trainer: Md Sajid Qushi, Owner: Mr N Krishnamurthy) battle for top honors.
The Bangalore Turf Club has long been known for delivering an electrifying horse racing experience, and the grand finale of the Bangalore Winter Meeting 2025 promises to be an unmissable event. Enthusiasts and punters can expect a day filled with top-class racing, competitive fields, and memorable finishes.
