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MRC lease dispute headed for a ``compromise``

Sep 26,2024 By: Sharan Kumar

In what can only be described as an unexpected bolt from the blue, the Madras Race Club (MRC) finds itself facing a government-led ambush over its prized premises. The official line? An ambitious plan to develop an eco-park. However, if anyone thinks this is purely an environmental love affair, they might want to hold their applause—the fate of this valuable real estate remains as foggy as a Chennai monsoon morning. The Madras Race Club is reportedly working out a compromise with the government, offering to shift racing elsewhere while retaining about 10 acres for its inter-venue betting and running other activities of the club.

Aris David was a giant in his own right

Apr 10,2012 By: Sharan Kumar

The death of Aris David on Sunday (April 8) brings to an end a glorious innings which was markedby incredible feats. The unassuming David was the first trainer in the country to record a century of classics. The remarkable results that he obtained from his horses despite racing them practically in every centre in matter of days is something no present trainer would dare to attempt.

The Kingfisher Derby Bangalore (Gr.1) 2011

Jul 17,2011

Pronto Pronto lands India`s richest Derby...Pronto Pronto has a decisive edge...Pedigree and performance in racing... Red Cockade, people`s eternal favourite ...Derby stakes to touch an all-time high...

A day at the races

Feb 6,2011 By: Anita Bora

My first experience with horse racing at the Bangalore Derby 2011

The Mcdowell Signature Indian Derby (Gr.1) 2011

Feb 6,2011

It is David Allan`s Romance in Indian Derby: The Usha Stud bred Moonlight Romance kept her date with destiny in the most coveted event of Indian racing calendar, the Gr 1 McDowell Indian Derby with a remarkable performance in front of a mammoth crowd on Sunday. The Kingfisher Derby heroine went on to win the Indian Derby like many of her illustrious predecessors and in the process provided veteran trainer Cooji Katrak with his first ever Indian Derby success

The Kingfisher Derby Bangalore (Gr.1) 2010

Jul 11,2010

The enduring charm of the Derby: The Derby has held the fascination of generations of race goers. Why is it that the Derby is the most coveted event of a racing calendar? What is that keeps race horse owners buy horses at huge prizes in the hope that they may land the Derby? What is the reason for the enduring charm of the Derby?

Dubai World Cup, 2010

Mar 27,2010

Gloria de Campeao survives by the skin of his teeth Brazilian horse Gloria de Compeao provided a perfect finish to an exhilarating evening of great racing action at the magnificent Meydan, in front of a capacity crowd on Saturday. Gloria de Campeao, who had finished second best in the last edition of the race, almost made the entire running and survived by the skin of his teeth to hold off a late surge from unheralded Lizard’s Desire to win the racing’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup.

The Vandrevala Foundation Indian Turf Invitation Cup 2010

Mar 7,2010

Becket emerged the King of the Indian turf by dethroning the queen in a well planned coup at the Mahalaxmi on Sunday March 7. The Padmanabhan trained Becket halted the amazing winning sequence of Jacqueline by getting the measure of the filly in the closing strides of the race to lift the Gr 1 Vandrevala Foundation Indian Turf Invitation Cup

The heady saga of Invitation Cup in Mahalaxmi

Mar 6,2010 By: Mukundan S Chettiyappa

Invitation Cup is the time for nostalgia. I rummage through my books, newspaper and magazine clippings, jottings and the articles I wrote for the various publications I worked for every time the Indian Turf Invitation Cup comes around. Living in this inscrutable world of Indian racing and breeding, it is a pleasure to pull out a senior journalist`s reminiscence or trace a retired champion jockey`s comments on the race.

McDowell Signature Indian Derby (Gr.1) 2010

Feb 7,2010

Jacqueline storms into record books: Trainer Pesi Shroff and Jacqueline entered the record books in their unique way. Pesi became the first to win the Indian Derby as a jockey and as a trainer. Jacqueline became the first filly to win both the Guineas, Oaks and the Indian Derby.

The Indian Turf Invitation Cup, 2009

Oct 25,2009

Srinath drove Autonomy to a splendid victory in the Indian Turf Invitation Cup (Grade 1) which highlighted the card of eight events framed for Sunday at Hyderabad. Srinath also was astride Oasis Star who recorded back to back success in Sprinters Cup at the same venue.

Ruia Stud Farm, making sure and steady progress

Oct 4,2009 By: Sharan Kumar

The Ruia Stud Farm is one of the older stud farms in the country. The stud farm, spread over 100 acres, at its present location at Shirval in Maharashtra, was set up in the year 1995 after the operations were re-located from Bangalore. The stud farm has been making its presence felt in a significant way in Indian racing.

Two new stallions to boost Indian bloodstock

Sep 27,2009 By: Anil Mukhi

Indian breeders seem to have gone off grey stallions even though one of the greatest sires in Indian Thoroughbred history was a horse of that colour, namely Grey Gaston. Now an interesting newcomer with the uncommon hue has arrived – and he was a champion on the track. Accompanying him was a million dollar-earning grandson of Storm Cat.

Raising the profile of Indian bloodstock

Sep 1,2009 By: Sharan Kumar

Sohna Stud Farm near Delhi which is one of the youngest stud farms in the country, has had a meteoric rise in Indian racing history. Started in the late 90`s, the stud farm has already cut into the monopoly of established farms that have had a long history of domination of classics in India. The Sohna Stud Farm has now come to be recognized as a leading nursery in the country.

The Kingfisher Bangalore Derby 2009

Jul 12,2009

Aboline lived up to the top billing that he enjoyed at the commencement of the season by wining the Gr 1 Kingfisher Bangalore Derby, in a sensational finish from Jacqueline on Sunday. Aboline led all the way and lasted out to win by the proverbial whisker.

BBM makes an impressive presentation

Jul 12,2009

With the restriction on import of pregnant mares from England having been eased, the British Bloodstock Marketing visited India during the running of Kingfisher Bangalore Derby and made a presentation as to the wide choice that would now be available for Indian breeders to buy from.

McDowell Indian Derby 2009

Apr 12,2009 By: Apps

The eclipse of a super star brings in its wake enormous sadness if only because of the unrealized target. Set Alight by all considerations was an equine super star and should have won the mother of all Indian Derbys, the Gr 1 McDowell Signature Indian Derby as a matter of right.

Lucifer Sam to stand in India

Sep 23,2008 By: Sharan Kumar

In continuation of the process of upgrading that is taking place with great swiftness, the Sans Craintes Stud Farm in South India has imported a son of Storm Car, Lucifer Sam to stand at its stud farm. The stud farm also hosts Mathematician, Ajaad and Mudeer.

India`s all time champion stallion

Aug 16,2008 By: Anil Mukhi

Razeen is without doubt an all time champion sire to have stood in India. The progeny of Razeen have won classics in India with amazing regularity. Razeen has also proved as an outstanding broodmare sire as well.

Kingfisher Derby Special - 2008

Jul 13,2008 By: Sharan Kumar

In what appeared to be a mismatch, Dr Vijay Mallya owned Set Alight won the Gr 1 Kingfisher Derby in a sensational manner on Sunday. Set Alight won in a record timing against a hapless opposition which was left stranded by the immensely talented daughter of Razeen.

Giving a big impetus to breeding in India

Jun 4,2008 By: Storm Again

The arrival of Riyahi as a stallion in India gave a qualitative boost to breeding in India and significantly raised its profile.

Common Land: Making a profound impact

May 22,2008 By: Storm Again

Common Land was one of the most influential sires to stand in India. Though speed was his forte which he inherited to his progeny, he also had an Indian Triple Crown winner through Almanac from his very first crop.

Malvado: Leaving a lasting legacy

May 10,2008 By: Storm Again

One of the most influential sires in recent times has been Malvado. The Poonawalla Stud Farm owned Malvado played a significant role in lifting the profile of Indian blood stock.

Her Majesty`s feat unparalleled

May 6,2008 By: Storm Again

The Indian classics have always seen an extraordinary champion every few years. Champion horses like Exhilaration, Smart Chieftain, Indictment, Storm Again, Mystical et al have left a rich legacy.

Prince Pradeep, a champion in every sense

Apr 19,2008 By: Storm Again

Prince Pradeep was one of the most versatile horses to have graced the Indian turf. The got-abroad was an outstanding race horse and won a host of races.

Remembering India’s stalwart Balam

Apr 18,2008 By: Storm Again

Only the student of Indian racing would remember Balam (1945, Iluminate –Hooishe by Sheridan) as the first Indian horse to have raced abroad.

New Famous acquired by Yeravada Stud Farm

Jan 28,2008 By: Storm Again

Breaking fresh ground, the Pune-based Yeravada Stud & Agricultural Farm has acquired the Brazilian champion New Famous(BRZ) for stud duties at that historic nursery.

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