The five-year-old gelding
The race, which is restricted to horses aged three years and upward rated between 60 and 85, features a competitive field of ten runners. While Knight Crusader carries the weight of expectation, he will face stiff opposition from Decoy and Exclusive Black, who are also expected to feature prominently in the final standings.
Full race day card and selections
The day’s action begins with the Land of Glory Plate at 1:55 p.m., where Calabasas is tipped to lead the field, followed by Starlight Dancer and The Pious. The second race, the Beloved Prince Plate, sees Champion Reef identified as the day’s best bet by analysts, with Gacchamanasvin and Sara rounding out the top three projections.
In the third event, the Mysore Race Club Trophy (Div. II), My Way My Rules is the favored selection, with Power Of The Sea and Beverley expected to provide the main challenge. The Charminar Trophy, scheduled for 3:40 p.m., is expected to be a tight affair, with Love In Paris narrowly preferred over Valledonna and Ashwa Jaffna.
The final race of the day, the Star of Gwalior Plate, concludes the card at 4:50 p.m. December Rain is the current pick to win, with Fortune Art and Iconic Star completing the predicted trifecta. Punters looking to engage with the day's betting pools will have access to the Jackpot, which covers the final five races, alongside a Mini Jackpot, Treble, and Tanala options available across all events.
