Eighteen race days have been framed for the Mysuru main season, commencing on August 25 and finishing on October 30. The Mysore Derby will be run on the concluding day.
Briefing the media here on Wednesday, Y.B. Ganesh, chairman of the Mysore Race Club (MRC), said the stake money had increased by 49% as compared to that offered in 2019 and the expected payout is ₹8 crore for the season.
Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club has consented to sponsor the Mysore 2000 Guineas by contributing ₹10 lakh, while bookmakers at the MRC have agreed to contribute ₹10 lakh for a race day.