The racing season in Mysore reaches a significant milestone this Friday, September 18, as the track hosts the
The race will be conducted without the use of false rails, ensuring a fair test for the six-horse field. Alongside Starzella, who will be ridden by Trevor, the lineup includes Pearl Star, Royal Legacy, Shutterfly, Tyche, and Yarra Yarra. Royal Legacy, with Akshay K in the saddle, is expected to provide the stiffest challenge to the favorite in the race for the classic title.
Full Race Day Card and Selections
The Guineas serves as the centerpiece of a comprehensive seven-race card. The day begins at 2:00 p.m. with the Sidapur Plate (Div. II), where Major Saab is favored to lead the field, followed by Double Scotch and Chinky Pinky. The action continues with the Panchgani Plate (Div. II), featuring a competitive group of five-year-olds and older, with D Roman Reigns, Perfect Heart, and Seiko Katsu identified as the top three prospects.
The afternoon schedule also includes the Sidapur Plate (Div. I), where Desert Shield is expected to contend strongly against Carter and D Roman Power. The R.M. Puttanna Memorial Cup, a 1,200-meter sprint, follows at 3:30 p.m., with Night Rider, Pilot Officer, and Selma highlighted as the horses to beat. The day concludes with the Eclipse Plate and the Panchgani Plate (Div. I), where Rosaline and Habibti are respectively tipped as the ones to watch in their final fields.
