Racing

Masato claims victory in H.H. Sri Chamaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 24, 2026, 19:33 IST

Masato, ridden by Rayan and trained by S. John, secured a decisive win in the H.H. Sri Chamaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy at the Mysuru races on September 24.

Masato claims victory in H.H. Sri Chamaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy

Masato emerged as the star of the day at the Mysuru races on Thursday, September 24, delivering a commanding performance to secure the H.H. Sri Chamaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy. Owned by Mr. P. Arun Kumar and expertly prepared by trainer S. John, the horse was guided to victory by jockey Rayan in the 1,400-meter feature event.

The race, which served as the highlight of the day's card, saw Masato cross the finish line with a clear advantage. Rise Again, ridden by Srinath, claimed second place, while Excellent Lass, with Akshay K in the saddle, finished third. Tom Cruiser rounded out the top four in a competitive field.

Supporting results from the Mysuru card

The day’s racing action featured a full slate of events, beginning with the Indradhanush Plate over 1,600 meters, which was won by the favourite, Mystic Dew, under jockey Srinath. In the Haveri Plate (1,400m), Pette’s Choice secured a narrow victory, while the second division of the Psychic Strength Plate (1,200m) went to Mr Karnataka, ridden by Shyam K.

The Ranga Family Cup, contested over 1,600 meters, saw Unforgettable Star live up to expectations as the favourite, providing a win for the connections of Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla and Mr. Adar C. Poonawalla. Later in the program, Tipped Off claimed the Shimsha Plate (1,600m) for trainer James Mckeown. The final event of the day, the first division of the Psychic Strength Plate (1,200m), was won by Mandolin, ridden by S. Sachin.