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	June 16, 12:52 PM For the third consecutive week, the Bangalore Turf Club has failed to obtain a licence to conduct off-course betting operations of Wednesday’s Mysore races. The club’s complacency regarding its commitment to the government to shift the racecourse to Kunigal has further strained its relationship with the authorities, which are becoming increasingly impatient with the lack of progress.
	June 14, 4:41 PM Due to poor visibility and underfoot condition not conducive for racing the stewards of bangalore turf club have decided to cancel the remaining races of the today.
	June 10, 12:31 AM For the second week running, the Bangalore Turf Club has been forced to suspend its off-course betting operations owing to the non-receipt of the requisite licence from the Karnataka Government. As a result, there will be no off-course betting on Wednesday's Mysore races. What remains puzzling is the absence of any clear explanation from the Club regarding the exact nature of the hurdle. The silence has only fuelled speculation among racing enthusiasts, bookmakers and punters alike. With the issue dragging on for a second consecutive week, stakeholders are left wondering whether the problem is merely procedural or indicative of a larger regulatory impasse. The lack of transparency is doing little to inspire confidence. At a time when clarity is most needed, the racing fraternity is being asked to operate in a fog of uncertainty.
	June 2, 10:14 AM Aashay Doctor-trained Cortado was disqualified from its win in The Exotica Handicap after both ‘A’ and ‘B’ samples confirmed the presence of Category III prohibited substances, xylazine and 4-hydroxyxylazine. Under the medication rules, the offence attracts a suspension period of one month, with the Royal Calcutta Turf Club revising the placings and promoting Clever Hans to first place.
	May 16, 11:10 PM t odds of 7-1, the gray colt Napoleon Solo stormed into the spotlight, capturing the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park. Trained by Chad Summers and brilliantly piloted by Paco Lopez, Napoleon Solo dug deep in the stretch and stubbornly held off the late charge of Iron Honor. Click on the link to watch the video.  Link
	May 14, 11:08 AM Dr. Anil Kumar (60), who had recently stepped away from training due to failing health, passed away at his home in Dehradun after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Kumar began his career as a veterinary officer at the Royal Western India Turf Club before briefly taking up training. He later worked abroad as a veterinarian before returning to the turf to train at the Madras Race Club and subsequently in Kolkata. Racingpulse conveys its sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
	April 30, 2:14 PM Mysore Race Club Ltd. has cleared its property tax dues, handing over a cheque of ₹3,35,59,590 to Mysore City Corporation. In contrast, Bangalore Turf Club has been saddled with a massive claim exceeding ₹20 crore, hanging like a Damocles sword; coupled with lease rental liabilities, the club is facing a financial crisis.
	April 29, 12:23 PM Former Jockey S John, James McKeown Granted Trainer’s Licences Former jockey S John and James McKeown have been granted trainer’s licences by the Bangalore Turf Club. The licences were approved at a meeting of the Stewards held on Wednesday, paving the way for both to saddle runners in the forthcoming season.
	April 15, 9:00 AM The Karnataka Government has de-notified the glanders-affected zone in Bengaluru, lifting restrictions on the movement of horses with immediate effect. The earlier 2 km radius around the Bangalore Turf Club had been declared a notified area following a confirmed case, but subsequent surveillance returned negative results, prompting the withdrawal of curbs.  This development paves the way for the smooth arrival of outstation horses ahead of the Bangalore Summer Season, scheduled to commence on May 1. With logistical hurdles now cleared, preparations gain momentum, even as the city is expected to experience the peak of summer conditions over the coming days.
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	March 28, 11:46 PM Click on the link to watch the video of Magnitude winning the Dubai World Cup on Saturday.   Link
	March 28, 6:29 PM Click on the link to watch the Dubai World Cup day proceedings live.  Link
	March 28, 11:16 AM The Dubai World Cup will be held on Saturday, March 28. Click on the link to get the race card.   Link
	March 25, 7:46 PM The Delhi High Court grants an interim stay against the eviction of the Delhi Race Club.
	March 17, 8:51 PM The Stewards of Hyderabad Race Club have framed four extra days of racing to the truncated winter season. The season will now end on April 5.
	March 14, 7:10 PM Delhi Racing Faces Uncertain Future Horse racing in the national capital has been thrown into turmoil after the Land & Development Office (L&DO) directed the Delhi Race Club to vacate its premises within 15 days. The communication follows an informal meeting held on March 6 with officials of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, where the club was told the land was required for an unspecified public purpose. The club, which has sought legal advice from senior advocates and the law firm Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan, said it was consulting its legal team to safeguard its lease and protect the continuation of horse racing from the historic venue.
	March 5, 6:06 PM After months of uncertainty and silence on the racing front, the Hyderabad Winter Season is finally ready to stir back to life. The truncated season is now set to commence on Monday, March 9, bringing a welcome wave of relief and excitement for racegoers who have been waiting patiently for action to resume. In a move aimed at making the racing schedule both practical and comfortable, the races are likely to be conducted in the evening, a sensible decision considering the prevailing weather conditions. The programme is expected to feature six to seven races on each day’s card, with a 25-minute interval between races, allowing adequate time for both participants and punters to keep pace with the proceedings. While the season may be shorter than usual, the return of racing itself is reason enough for cheer. For the racing fraternity that thrives on the rhythm of hooves, the buzz of the paddock, and the theatre of the finish line, Hyderabad’s revival offers a long-awaited reminder that the sport is finally finding its stride again.
	March 3, 11:06 PM Jockey Sandesh’s mercy petition against his 12 race suspension for his ride on Bezazel has been accepted by the Stewards. Having already served half of the penalty, he is now eligible to ride during the final four race days of the Mumbai season. What makes the decision puzzling is that his earlier submission of mitigating grounds, specifically that the horse was suffering from a laryngeal abnormality, had been rejected by the same body. If that explanation was not considered sufficient at the time of the earlier hearing, it raises questions about what changed to justify remission. Whether Sandesh deserved the suspension in the first place is a separate debate. However, if the penalty was warranted, the basis on which it has now been reduced is difficult to comprehend.
	February 22, 2:34 PM Hyderabad is yet to receive complete clearance in the ongoing glanders issue. Of the four repeat samples tested recently, two have returned negative. Dreamfield (Aquitaine – 3yo) and Arod (Iridescence – 3yo) have tested negative. The National Research Centre on Equines has, however, sought repeat samples from two other horses. Quick Call (Havana Grey – Quick Recovery, 3yo) from Star Born Stud Farm has been asked to provide a repeat sample for the sixth time. Svalpaviryasaktih (Surfrider – Serenita, 3yo) from Sans Craintes Stud Farm has been asked to provide a repeat sample for the tenth time. Until the remaining samples return negative, Hyderabad will not be granted full clearance.
	February 20, 10:28 AM Jockeys Trevor Patel and Akshay Kumar will not ride at Friday’s Kolkata races owing to quarantine clearance-related issues.
	February 18, 6:38 PM The National Research Centre on Equines has now sounded the all clear after the lone pending sample of Bangalore Turf Club tested negative for glanders. With this result, the entire final cycle of samples sent for testing has returned negative, clearing a major biological and regulatory hurdle that had brought racing operations to a halt. The focus now shifts from the laboratory to the labyrinth. The Bangalore Turf Club must move through the formal process of getting the racecourse officially denotified as a glanders affected zone before racing can resume. That requires approvals across multiple government and veterinary authorities, and such files tend to travel at a measured, ceremonial pace rather than a racing gallop. Any procedural delay could significantly disrupt scheduling. The club had been working toward conducting a short season, but if clearances are not secured in time, that window may close altogether. In that scenario, the season would likely be pushed into the summer months, with the entire winter racing calendar effectively lost to the glanders episode. For stakeholders, professionals, and racegoers alike, the test results bring relief. What remains is administrative endurance. The horses are ready for the starter. The paperwork still has a few furlongs to run.
	February 15, 10:55 AM Forever Young retains the Saudi Cup Japanese star Forever Young confirmed his dominance in Saudi Arabia with another decisive victory in the Feb. 14 Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, defeating top American contender Nysos by one length. For the third straight year, he prevailed in a stretch duel, again showing grit and timing. Ryusei Sakai guided him through the rail turning for home, while Nysos challenged outside under Flavien Prat. Trainer Bob Baffert endured his fourth runner-up finish in the race. Forever Young, a five-year-old by Real Steel, covered 1,800 meters in 1:51.03 and paid $2.70. Tumbarumba finished third, ahead of Bishops Bay. Click on the link to watch the video of the race.   Link
	February 14, 1:01 PM The stewards of delhi race club have resolved to cancel the 16th feb 2026 due to paucity of acceptors.
	February 5, 9:11 PM A major relief for racegoers in Bangalore as the glanders concern has virtually been ruled out. All 657 samples tested so far have returned negative results. Of the five horses whose samples were sent for re-testing, four have also tested negative, while a fresh sample has been sought from the remaining horse. With the health checks overwhelmingly clear, prospects of a short racing window in March look bright, should authorities opt to conduct fixtures before the regular summer season begins in May. The track lights may be ready to glow again.
	January 25, 4:05 PM Mukesh Kumar Suspended After Righteous Enquiry The Royal Calcutta Turf Club Stewards have suspended jockey Mukesh Kumar for eight race days following an enquiry into the running and riding of Righteous in The Acrider Handicap run on 9 January 2026. Trainer Ms. Arti Doctor stated that instructions were to ride the mare from the front or sit second and finish off in the straight. Mukesh Kumar confirmed this but claimed a bump from Corsair soon after the start prevented him from obtaining the desired position, adding that the mare ran green and dropped out. After reviewing the race replay and considering all submissions, the Stewards were not satisfied with the jockey’s explanation. They held that he failed to make sufficient effort to position the horse as instructed, restrained her repeatedly between the 1200m and 600m, and did not improve when opportunities arose. The Stewards also questioned his course selection in the final turn and found a lack of vigour in the finish. Kumar was suspended from 2 February to 11 March 2026 and advised of his right to appeal.
	January 20, 9:57 AM Matheran Derby
	January 14, 8:14 PM Encouraging Signs at Hyderabad as Glanders Cloud Lifts There is finally light at the end of the tunnel at Hyderabad. At the conclusion of the second cycle of glanders testing, 581 of the 582 horses screened have returned negative results. A repeat sample has been sought for just one horse, more as a matter of protocol than panic. These results place Hyderabad in a strong position to resume racing, subject of course to the clearance of the final sample and regulatory approval. After weeks of anxiety and enforced silence on the tracks, the numbers tell their own reassuring story. If the last hurdle is negotiated smoothly, racing at Hyderabad could soon move from hopeful planning to practical reality.
	January 14, 5:59 PM NRCE clears one of five repeat cases; four asked to resample again. Dashmesh Stud Farm three-year-old tests negative. Pending results awaited at Bangalore (Jan 14).
	January 8, 11:56 AM Repeat samples have now been sought from four horses at the Mysore Race Club, one horse belonging to the mounted police, and four tonga horses, as directed by the NRCE. The widening net is hard to miss. What began as a confined concern has quietly stepped beyond the racetrack and into the city’s working stables, blurring the line between sport, service, and street utility. When racehorses, police mounts, and tonga horses all find themselves under the same microscope, it is no longer a turf issue. It is a stark reminder that the problem has grown.
	January 5, 7:29 PM Click on the link to watch the video of Indian 2000 Guineas won by Baychimo. The video is the presentation of Fresh Start Films, headed by Nial Sad.   Link
	December 31, 8:02 AM Glanders Count Rises in Bangalore The four repeat samples sent to the National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE), the results of which were awaited, have now returned positive for glanders. This takes the total number of glanders-positive cases in Bangalore to five, as one is a repeat sample which had already tested positive. All four horses are two-year-olds and were sourced from a stud farm in Coimbatore, adding a common link to the latest cases. The findings are expected to have a direct bearing on biosecurity measures and the ongoing suspension of racing activities at the centre. The report is dated December 30.
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