The Mysore Derby-2025 on Oct. 26
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Race Club (MRC) Limited is scheduled to start the Mysore (Monsoon) Races-2025 from Sept. 4 (Thursday). The 15-day racing will conclude on Oct. 26.
Stakemoney & Incentives/Subsidies: The total advertised stakemoney for the season stands at Rs. 6,63,05,000, encompassing a distinguished array of prestigious cups and trophies. In addition to the existing performance incentives extended to owners, the Club will be giving further incentives exclusively for owners of Mysuru-based horses, in recognition of their continued commitment to the sport. Furthermore, float subsidies for outstation horses shall be disbursed in accordance with the prevailing norms, reaffirming the Club’s dedication to equitable participation and excellence.
Classic and Sweepstakes Races: Key races for the season include:
For 3-year-old Indian horses — The Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Memorial Multi Million – Sept. 4; The F.K. Irani Memorial Million – Sept. 12; The Mysore 1000 Guineas (Grade III) – Sept. 26; The Mysore 2000 Guineas (Grade III) – Oct. 3; The Mysore Derby (Grade I) – Oct. 26.
For Indian horses aged 3 years and above — The Mysore Dasara Sprint Championship (Grade II) – Oct. 10; The Mysore Race Club Anniversary Cup – Oct. 25.
For 4-year-old Indian Horses — The H.H. Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy (Grade III) – Sept. 5; The Maharaja’s Cup (Grade II) – Sept. 19; The Governor’s Cup – Oct. 17.
Participants: • Approximately 350 horses are currently stabled at MRC, with an additional 400 outstation horses expected. • Around 26 local trainers and 50 visiting trainers will present their charges. • Nearly 120 jockeys, including India’s top riders, are anticipated to participate.
Totalisators: An adequate number of betting terminals will be operational, equipped with adequate staff to ensure seamless wagering.
Admission: Entrance charges is fixed at Rs. 200 for on-course race days and Rs. 100 for off-course race days.
Live racing will be streamed on the Club’s official website: www.mysoreraceclub.com
Lucky Draw: The popular lucky draw, previously discontinued, is being reinstated this season on all Mysore Race Days. Winners will be selected from entrance ticket counterfoils — First Prize: Rs. 3,000; Second Prize: Rs. 2,000; Third Prize: Rs. 1,000, according to a press release from MRC Chairman & Senior Steward G. Venkatesh.
This post was published on September 2, 2025 5:32 pm