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Iron Mirage Headlines Deccan Colts Championship at Saturday’s Races

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 5, 2026, 01:15 IST

Unbeaten three-year-old gelding Iron Mirage is the clear favorite to extend his winning streak in the Y. Shanker Rao Memorial Deccan Colts Championship, the feature event of Saturday’s race card.

Iron Mirage Headlines Deccan Colts Championship at Saturday’s Races

The racing spotlight turns to the Y. Shanker Rao Memorial Deccan Colts Championship this Saturday, September 5, where the three-year-old gelding Iron Mirage looks to maintain his perfect form. Having secured victories in his last three outings, the rising star is widely tipped to continue his dominant run in the Grade III feature event, which covers a distance of 1,600 meters.

The championship race, restricted to three-year-old colts and geldings, features a competitive field of eight runners. Alongside Iron Mirage, who will be ridden by Akshay K, contenders such as Super Splash and Garfunkle are expected to challenge for the top honors in what promises to be the highlight of the day's proceedings.

Full Race Card and Supporting Events

The day’s action begins at 1:35 p.m. with the Tiger Tops Plate, a 1,200-meter sprint for horses rated up to 25. The card continues with a diverse mix of maiden and handicap races, offering a full afternoon of competition. Among the notable supporting events is the Asaf Jah VII Memorial Trophy, a 1,600-meter contest for horses aged five and upward, where Wolf Creek, Desert Hero, and Lucky Zone are among the primary selections.

The Mount Pleasant Plate, scheduled for 2:10 p.m., showcases a field of three-year-old maidens over 1,100 meters, with Yali, Champion Reef, and Sha’ Carri identified as the ones to watch. Later in the afternoon, the Mega Top Plate over 1,800 meters and the Nice Fella Plate over 1,400 meters provide further opportunities for trainers and jockeys to secure wins before the feature event concludes the mid-afternoon schedule.

Betting and Pool Information

For those following the day's wagering opportunities, the race card includes a comprehensive structure of pools. The Jackpot covers races three through seven, while two Mini Jackpot pools are available across races one through four and four through seven. Additionally, Treble pools are split between races two to four and five to seven, with Tanala betting available on every race throughout the day.