Shamrock emerged as the star of the day at the Mysuru racecourse on Friday, September 25, clinching the prestigious
The victory was a collaborative success for owners Mr. M. Ravi, Mr. Daulat Chhabria, Mr. K. Kaliyaperumal, and Mrs. R. Chellam. Shamrock finished ahead of Prokofiev, ridden by Sandesh, while Once You Go Black, with Yash in the saddle, took third place. Pride’s Prince rounded out the top four in a race that saw Galahad and Promiseofthefuture scratched from the final lineup. The winning time for the feature event was recorded at 1 minute 36.40 seconds.
A Full Day of Racing Action
The Maharaja’s Cup served as the centerpiece of a busy seven-race program. Earlier in the day, the Jayanagara Plate (1,400m) saw Alluring Beauty, ridden by Md. Talib, secure a victory, finishing ahead of the race favorite, Brocston. The Valarosa Plate was split into two divisions, with Satin Lass claiming the second division over 1,200 meters, while Sunway Lagoon triumphed in the first division with a decisive 4-1/4 length win.
In the Sri C. Sashachalam Memorial Trophy, Money Fair lived up to expectations as the favorite, crossing the line first under jockey R. Pradeep. The Urs Kar Trophy (1,200m) was claimed by Sicyon, ridden by Shreyas S, who finished well clear of the field. The Alekona Trophy (1,600m) provided a tighter finish, with Dynamic Force, piloted by Akshay K, narrowly edging out the favorite, Regal Aristocracy, by three-quarters of a length.
Summary of Results
The day's racing concluded with a variety of dividends for bettors, with the Jackpot pool paying out Rs. 1,726. The competitive nature of the card was reflected in the diverse list of trainers and jockeys finding the winner's enclosure throughout the afternoon. As the dust settles on the 2026 Maharaja’s Cup, the focus now shifts to the remainder of the racing calendar at the venue, with participants and connections looking to build on the momentum generated during this successful day of competition.
