Fingers Crossed at Mysore: Glanders Test to Decide Racing’s Fate on MONDAY - 15th December 2025
The Mysore Race Club (MRC) is anxiously awaiting the final outcome of glanders testing that will ultimately determine whether racing can resume at the centre next week. With Indian racing already reeling under the shadow of bio-security scares, Mysore now finds itself holding its breath as the final report on a single horse could decide the immediate future of the season.
The concern revolves around the two-year-old bay colt One To Cherish, from whom multiple samples were sent to the National Research Centre for Equines (NRCE). In all, four samples were dispatched for testing, and results received on Friday brought partial relief, with three samples returning negative for glanders.
However, the process is not yet complete. A final confirmatory test is currently being conducted using the paired serum sample and nasal swabs, taken in triplicate, from One To Cherish. The definitive result is expected to be declared on Saturday, or at the latest by Monday morning.
The outcome is being watched closely not just by Mysore stakeholders, but by the wider Indian racing fraternity, especially in light of recent disruptions at other centres. A negative result would provide much-needed reassurance and momentum, while an adverse finding could trigger further delays and heightened bio-security protocols.
For now, Mysore waits — fingers crossed — as the final laboratory verdict holds the key to whether the thud of hooves will return to the track next week, or whether racing will once again be forced into an unscheduled pause under the looming threat of glanders.
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