MAHINDAR SINGH RATHORE

  🏇 Scripted Racing in India: The Invisible Hand That’s Derailing the Sport By Mahindar Singh Rathore (Turf Tracker) Chief Editor – www.INHorseracing.com 📉 The Integrity Crisis in Indian Racing Indian horse racing is facing a dangerous reality—one that threatens to destroy its credibility from the inside out. Races appear increasingly scripted , where outcomes are determined long before the gates open. Punters are losing faith, professionals are whispering, and insiders know more than they’re saying. What once was a noble sport is slowly being turned into a stage-managed performance. It's time to expose and examine the growing cancer of scripted racing in India . 🎭 What Is Scripted Racing? Scripted racing refers to the pre-determined manipulation of race results , where the outcome is orchestrated by vested interests. These “scripts” are executed by a network of owners, trainers, jockeys—and sometimes, insiders within turf authorities. The goal? To control betting f...

  MYSORE TRACK NOTES  11th May 2025 Outer Sand 600m Lucky Point (RB ) 42 Regaining lost sparkle well Sapient (A. Bandaal ) 41.5 Travelled nicely Sherpa (RB ) 44 More on hand    Stag's Leap (RB ) 44.5 Handy    Dabeet (RB ) 42.5 Moved nicely Heroism (Faiz ) 44.5 Well in hand Sherouk (RB ) 43.5 Looks Fit Sheeba (RB ) 38.5 Excelled Walter (Brijesh Kumar ) 41.5 Retains Mumbai form well        800m                            Kanya Rashi (Brijesh Kumar ) 59, 600/41.5 Fit for the fray     Serdar (RB ) 1-00.5, 600/42 Moved well within himself My Life My Rules (RB )   1-00 600/42.5 Unextended         1000m                                   Mystic Divine (N.B. Kuldeep ) 1-13, 800/56, 600/40.5 Shaped nicely Sparkling Night ...

  Indian horse racing, despite its rich heritage and potential, has remained niche and relatively stagnant in terms of mass popularity, especially when compared to cricket. There are several core reasons why the sport hasn’t broken through, along with concrete steps that can realistically uplift its profile and perception:   WHY HORSE RACING IN INDIA STRUGGLES WITH POPULARITY 1. Poor Public Perception and Legacy Issues It's often viewed as a gambling-centric activity rather than a competitive sport.   Years of regulatory scrutiny and lack of transparency have hurt its credibility.   There’s minimal national recognition of top jockeys, trainers, or horses.   2. Outdated Infrastructure & Patron Experience Racecourses across the country are generally in poor condition.   Facilities for patrons are below modern standards — basic seating, poor hygiene, lack of food/beverage options, and limited accessibility.   There is lit...