Mysuru: The Mysore Race Club (MRC) Limited will be commencing the Mysore Summer Races-2026, which shall unfold from tomorrow (May 27) and continue across 11 distinguished race days, each Wednesday, in succession.
Racing Fixtures
Day Date Feature Event
1st Day May 27 The Season Opener Trophy
2nd Day June 3 The Varahi Trophy
3rd Day June 10 The Amba Vilas Palace Trophy
4th Day June 17 The Dr. N. M. Srinivas Memorial Trophy
5th Day June 24 The S. V. Subramaniam Memorial Trophy
6th Day July 1 The Mysore Fillies Trial Stakes 2026
7th Day July 8 The Mysore Colts Trial Stakes 2026
8th Day July 15 The Chevalier Trophy
9th Day July 22 The Mysore Summer Million 2026
10th Day July 29 The M.R.C. Charitable Trust Trophy
11th Day Aug. 5 The Mysore Race Club Million 2026
Stakemoney: The advertised stakemoney for the season amounts to an impressive Rs. 4 crore, inclusive of cups and trophies.
Sweepstake Races: Four sweepstake races, each a million race, shall be conducted during the season. These contests are expected to attract the finest three-and-four-year-old horses from across the nation.
Horses, Trainers & Jockeys: Approximately 460 horses are currently stabled at MRC Limited, with additional participation expected from outstation horses.
In light of the cessation of racing, the Club has accommodated 125 horses migrated from Chennai and has granted “A” Trainers’ licenses to several Chennai-based professionals who have relocated to Mysuru.
Around 34 local trainers, along with select outstation trainers, shall present their charges during the season.
Nearly 100 Jockeys, including the foremost riders of the Indian racing circuit, are expected to grace the Mysuru track, ensuring contests of thrilling excellence.
Totalisators: Approximately 100 betting terminals shall be in operation, offering patrons a seamless wagering experience.
Admission: The entrance fee for the public to witness the Mysore Summer Races-2026 has been fixed at Rs. 200.
Lucky Draw: The popular Lucky Draw shall be conducted on all Mysore Race Days. Winners will be selected from the counterfoils of entrance tickets and the prizes shall be awarded as follows: First Prize: Rs. 3,000; Second Prize: Rs. 2,000; Third Prize: Rs. 1,000.
Digital Presence: The MRC Limited maintains an active presence on Facebook and Twitter, and is committed to significantly upgrading these initiatives. Live racing shall be available through the Club’s official website: www.mysoreraceclub.com, according to a press release from K.T. Balakrishna, Chairman & Senior Steward, MRC Limited.
