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A race for cancer awareness at Mahalaxmi Racecourse this Sunday

MUMBAI: The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) will host a race called ‘‘Race of Hope Gold Cup,’ to support the Indian Cancer Society’s (ICS) unique initiative to create cancer awareness, at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on Sunday. A race for Class IV horses has 12 runners in the fray.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2024

Race Of Hope to be held on March 24 at the Mahalaxmi Race Course

Join the Indian Cancer Society's 'Race of Hope' at Mahalaxmi Race Course on March 24 to raise cancer awareness.

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Pankaj Udhas, a horse racing enthusiast

MUMBAI: Noted ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas, who passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness, was a keen racing enthusiast too.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2024

Mumbai racing season to commence from today with high prize money on offer

Mumbai racing season 2023-24 starts Nov 23; prize money 22 cr; 630 horses, 42 trainers, 60+ jockeys; 10 evening race days; Indian Derby, Indian Racing Carnival; 25 race days.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Surendra Sanas to continue as RWITC chairman

RWITC's 108th AGM held via video conferencing, all nine nominees elected unopposed. Surendra R. Sanas to continue as chairman, Ram H. Shroff as chairman of stewards. Zinia Lawyer and Shivlal Daga elected to Board of Appeal, Jaydev M. Mody, Jijayi M. Bhosale, Gautam P. Lala, Sunil G. Jhangiani, Vijay B.…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Pune races postponed due to inclement weather

RWITC Stewards postpone Saturday's (Sept. 2) races to Tuesday (Sept. 5) due to inclement weather. Same card will be used for Tuesday's races.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

RWITC suspends jockey A. Sandesh for a year

Jockey A. Sandesh suspended for a year

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Narredus, the first family of Indian Derby

MUMBAI: The Indian Derby, the most sought-after race in the Indian horse racing calendar, has become a family affair for the Narredus in the last decade.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2023

Remembering legendary rider Kheem Singh

MUMBAI: As the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) is set to hold a race, Kheem Singh Gold Cup, to honour the legendary rider Kheem Singh on Sunday, it is time to remember the great rider who broke the foreign riders’ domination on the Indian Derby when he guided Chandulal…

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2022

Moving out of Western India has been an enriching experience: Adhirajsingh Jodha

MUMBAI: Adhirajsingh Jodha is back at the picturesque Mahalaxmi racecourse and is full of confidence. The 37-year-old third generation trainer from the respected Jodha family, Adhiraj had left the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) last year to move to Chennai with his string. Now after a year, he is…

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2022