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Horse racing in India is over 200 years old. The first racecourse in the country was set up in Madras in 1777. [ 1 ] Today, India has a very well-established horse racing and breeding industry, the sport is conducted on nine racetracks by six racing authorities.
The Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) is a horse racing organisation which was founded in 1847 in Calcutta, British India (now Kolkata). Horse events and sports were initially organised for the British cavalry at Akra before they were moved to the Maidan. The RCTC became the foremost horse-racing organization in India during the British Raj. At ...
The Royal Western India Turf Club has a history spanning just over two centuries. It conducts racing at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse (from November to April), including the Indian Derby in February and Pune (from July to October), while Delhi races under its Rules. Its first meeting was held 10–11 January 1798, with two plates run in heats.
The Guindy Race Course is a horse racing course set up in 1777 in Chennai, India. It is the oldest race course in India. ... harmonised the racing rules of all the ...
Pune Race Course is a racecourse located in Pune Cantonment, western India. It is located 5–6 km from downtown Pune and 12–13 km from Pune airport. Built in 1830, it covers 118.5 acres (48.0 ha). The land is controlled by the Indian Army. Additional stabling for the horses is near Empress Garden, 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the course. The ...
The "Indian Derby" is the premier horse racing event of the country held annually on the first Sunday of February. A derby is a type of horse race, named after the Epsom Derby, run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. It was named after for Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby, who inaugurated the race in 1780. Indian Derby Winners since 1943
The Hyderabad Race Club is a thoroughbred racing association and the race track is at Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. [1] [2] This race course is considered one of the top racecourses in India and was inaugurated by the 6th Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan.
Kolkata Race Course is a horse race venue in Hastings, Kolkata, India. It is the largest horse race venue in India. The race course was built in 1820 and is maintained by the Royal Calcutta Turf Club. [1] The races are held from the month of July to September, and again from November to March.