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November 18, 1:31 PM
The Mysore Race Club will host the Indian Turf Invitation Cup weekend races during the first week of March at Mysore. The club will host the event for the second time since becoming an independent turf authority in the last decade.
November 14, 4:30 PM
K N Suresh Kumar has secured his position once again as Chairman of the Mysore Race Club, reaffirming his leadership at the club’s first meeting under the newly elected Managing Committee, held on Thursday. Joining him in this new term, K T Balakrishna, B N Cariappa, and G Venkatesh were elected as Stewards. At the same time, Dr A S Ajit Kumar Raj Urs and Jayaraj Urs have taken their seats as Committee Members.
November 5, 12:42 PM
Local hope Knight’s Choice has pulled off an incredible Melbourne Cup boilover at 100/1 odds, upstaging a field of fancied international runners to win a thrilling 164th edition of the great race. Click on the link for the video.  Link
November 5, 12:39 PM
Melbourne Cup boilover as 100/1 local hope stuns field in thrilling photo finish. Click on the read the report   Link
November 3, 11:23 AM
No Denying Sierra Leone in Breeders' Cup Classic. Click on the line to record the report and watch the video.   Link
November 2, 9:57 PM
Magnum Force Overhauls Field in BC Juvenile Turf Sprint. Click on the link to watch the video and read the sport on bloodhorse.com  Link
November 2, 9:56 PM
Lake Victoria Delivers in BC Juvenile Fillies Turf. Click on the link to read the report and watch the video from bloodhorse.com  Link
November 2, 9:55 PM
Citizen Bull Wires Field in Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Click on the link to watch the video and report from bloodhorse.com  Link
November 2, 9:55 PM
Henri Matisse Wins Juvenile Turf, O'Brien's 20th BC Win. Click on the link to watch the video and report from bloodhorse.com  Link
October 31, 11:06 AM
The Bangalore Turf Club has granted trainer licenses to Michale Eshwer, Sajid Quereshi, Joseph Awale, and Vishesh Puttanna. Three of these trainers have honed their craft at Mysore, while Vishesh Puttanna had been plying his trade in Chennai. Additionally, four assistant trainers—Purushotham, Rajesh Babu, Shoban Babu, and Umer Shareef—have earned the green light to kick off their journeys as full-fledged trainers. This fresh batch should bring renewed energy to the club's roster. Michael Eshwer is the senior among the new trainers and has been licensed in the past by BTC and RWITC. He has also won several classics.
October 21, 3:56 PM
Trainer Padmanabhan, the ever-resilient gladiator of the turf, has emerged victorious in his off-track duel with the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC). After waging what felt like a saga straight out of a courtroom drama, he managed to get the punishment handed by BTC stayed in the sessions court. The court, taking a stand for "natural justice and fair play" (fancy words for common sense, really), ruled in his favour, leading to a compromise petition that finally handed back his license. So, with the legal wrangling behind him, Padmanabhan will be back in action, ready for action in this weekend’s Mysore Derby Day racing. It's almost poetic—like a phoenix rising... with a saddlebag full of paperwork.
October 18, 8:21 PM
Following the resignation of K M Chandre Gowda as Chairman of Mysore Race Club citing personal reasons, K N Suresh Kumar has been elected to lead the club till the elections to the Managing Committee are held sometime next month.
October 15, 2:19 PM
Chennai races to be held on Friday, October 18 have been postponed to Friday, October 25 due to the current inclement weather in the city.
October 9, 11:29 AM
Click on the link to watch the video of Blue Stocking winning the Arc de Triomphe held at Longchamp, Paris on Sunday.   Link
September 27, 9:17 PM
Seven candidates have taken the trainer’s license test in Bangalore: S John, Shoban Babu, G Y Rajesh Babu, Umar Shariff, Majid Khan, Purushotham, and Dinesh. Their performance will now be evaluated, and those who pass must face the Stewards for final approval.
September 27, 9:04 PM
The Bangalore Turf Club is set to grant 'A' trainer licenses to Mysore-based trainers Michael Eshwer, Joseph Awale, and Sajid Qureshi under the BTC Rules of Racing—pending final approval after a Stewards' interview. Chennai-based trainer Vishesh Puttanna is also on the list.
September 25, 11:29 PM
A compromise between the government and Madras Race Club is widely anticipated. The club is exploring the possibility of building a new racecourse while retaining up to 10 acres of land for offices, inter-venue betting, and other operations. Further developments are awaited. Right now the club is facing a hostile take over bid by government if the racecourse.
September 20, 11:00 AM
There’s been a bit of buzz around the Mysore 1000 Guineas, with Excellent Lass expected to take her place in the starting lineup—until she wasn’t. In a curious twist, rumours have been swirling that the favourite has been withdrawn from the race. According to a cheeky message making the rounds, it was even "confirmed" by none other than Dr. Jagannath, the Secretary of the Mysore Race Club. Jagannath has clarified that the filly be in the line up for the race.
September 11, 1:45 PM
Single judge Justice RMT Teeka Raman also agrees to hear civil suit at 3 PM today pertains to sealing of Madras Race Club premises
September 9, 12:18 AM
The Division Bench of Madras High Court has scheduled a hearing of matter pertaining to sealing of race club premises by govt authorities for violation of lease agreement and fresh demand if increased lease rent at 3.30 pm
September 9, 12:17 AM
Another major crisis hits Indian racing with Madras Race Club premises being sealed by government authorities alleging violation of lease conditions and non-payment of crippling amount as lease rent.
September 8, 3:57 PM
The Stewards of Delhi Race Club have Decided to cancel the First Day, Wednesday 11 September 2024, due to incessant rain rendering underfoot track condition non-conducive for racing.
August 24, 12:09 AM
Contrary to the announcement made by Bangalore Turf Club Steward Uday Eswaran, bookmakers are unlikely to operate at Saturday's Bangalore races since the government has not yet approved their licenses. This could also mean there might be no bookmakers for the Derby day races, which is a major disappointment for punters. Most prefer to bet with bookmakers because the odds they offer are much higher than what can typically be found on the tote. This could potentially hurt attendance on the big day.
August 12, 11:10 AM
P S Chouhan acknowledges the tremendous support he had from various sections of the racing fraternity as he embarks on a new career as a trainer at Pune. His letter: Dear Racing Fraternity, As I embark on a new chapter in my career as a horse trainer, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who have been a part of my journey as a jockey. From the race clubs to the jockeys, trainers, owners, punters, media, race goers, officials, and staff, your support and camaraderie have been invaluable to me. I am truly thankful for the opportunities, friendships, and memories that I have gained in the world of horse racing. Your passion for the sport has inspired me every step of the way, and I will carry those experiences with me as I transition into this new role. I am excited to continue my involvement in the racing community as a horse trainer, and I look forward to working alongside all of you to uphold the traditions and excellence of this sport that we all love so dearly. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and encouragement. Here's to many more successful races and shared moments in the future. Warm regards, P S Chouhan
August 9, 1:30 PM
Jockey Akshay Kumar has galloped into the elite league, notching up an impressive 1,000 career wins. He achieved this remarkable milestone by steering Positano to victory at the Bangalore races on Friday. From his early days of dominating the Hyderabad racing circuit, Akshay Kumar's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Here's to celebrating this extraordinary achievement—congratulations on reaching such a stellar landmark!
August 3, 8:49 PM
Racingpulse congratulates TurfBee for tipping eight winners in a card of 10 events which is an amazing performance. The winners tipped were: AKASI - 7/1 AMAZING RULER - 45/100 STORM SHADOW - 2 1/4 INDIAN BLUES 18/10 EXCELLENT LASS - 85/100 AFRICAN GOLD - 2 1/2 DIVINE ART - 85/100 LAUTERBRUNNEN - 3/1
August 3, 8:22 AM
Sunday’s Pune races postponed to Tuesday, August 6 due to inclement weather and continuous rains.
July 30, 9:55 PM
Former champion jockey Karan Singh passed away in Bangalore on Wednesday. Karan Singh had a fairly good success as a trainer for Dr M A M Ramaswamy owned horses based in Bangalore. Karan was known as gentleman trainer. After his retirement more than a decade ago, he had rarely made a visit to the racecourse. Racingpulse offers its sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
July 30, 5:14 PM
Jockey Sandesh who had a fall in the concluding race of the the Kolkata races on Tuesday on Snow Leopard when the horse was close to the winning post and was all set to win escaped without any injuries and will be riding at Mysore on Wednesday.
July 19, 10:30 AM
Ravishankar B. Gupta, one of the oldest photographers at the racecourse in India, particularly in Mumbai and Pune, passed away in Mumbai on Friday due to a heart attack. Gupta, a passionate racing enthusiast, supplied photos to our website, Racingpulse, and served as the official photographer for RWITC. My sincere condolences go out to his son Amith and the rest of his family during this difficult time. Amith will undoubtedly continue his father's legacy.
July 18, 10:22 AM
The delayed Bangalore Summer Season will be truncated. A total of 14 races days have been framed, with the season set to conclude on August 30. The Bangalore Summer Derby will be held on Sunday, August 25. Given the position that the club was in, squeezing in 14 days of racing must be considered a remarkable achievement.
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