RWITC’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai is set to dazzle under the floodlights on Thursday, February 20th as the city hosts a thrilling evening race card. With all six races scheduled to take place from late afternoon into the night, the atmosphere is expected to be electric, offering racegoers a unique spectacle. The highlight of the day will be The J. Robinson Plate (1600m) at 6:00 PM, where promising three year olds, including AQUILIUS, DUESENBERG, BRIGHT BUTTON, CACCINI, HEART and KINGS GAMBIT, will compete for top honors in what is expected to be a gripping contest.
The action kicks off at 5:00 PM with The Ahmed I Rahimtoola Trophy (1600m), a Class 3 contest that promises a competitive start to the evening. Following this, The Bangalore Turf Club Trophy (1600m) at 5:30 PM will set the stage for some intense mid-distance action. The V P Koregaonkar Plate (1600m) at 6:30 PM will see lower-rated horses vying for victory before the Indian Navy Trophy (1400m) at 7:00 PM showcases emerging talents. Finally, the Byram N Jeejeebhoy Trophy (1200m) at 7:30 PM will wrap up proceedings in style, featuring high-caliber sprinters eager to make a statement. With each race carrying significant prize money, the stakes are high, and the floodlit setting only adds to the drama.
After this thrilling evening, the club will gear up for The Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million Day racing, which will be held on February 23rd. On this day, some races will also be conducted under lights, making it another exciting occasion. This event features the Richest Juvenile Race in the country, and racegoers can look forward to special attractions, exciting prizes, and a flea market at the Member’s Enclosure.
While Mumbai embraces the spectacle of night racing, Madras Race Club (MRC) will host a more traditional but equally enticing race day. The marquee event on the card is the Guindy Grand Prix (Gr.3) over 1600m at 4:45 PM, boasting a prize pool of Rs. 20,87,500. Featuring some of the most promising three-year-olds, this race is set to be a true test of class and stamina. Earlier in the day, the S Rangarajan Memorial Trophy (1100m) at 2:45 PM will provide an intriguing contest for maiden three-year-olds, while the Galileo Handicap (1200m) at 4:15 PM should be a thrilling sprint for higher-rated horses.
With two contrasting but equally exciting race days unfolding in Mumbai and Chennai, racing enthusiasts are in for a treat. Whether it’s the spectacle of floodlit action in Mumbai or the high-stakes clashes in Chennai, February 20 promises to be a memorable day for Indian racing.
