The Indian horse racing fixtures for the first week of April are set to deliver high-octane competition, showcasing elite skills, thrilling finishes, and a vibrant atmosphere. The new financial year’s racing calendar includes major events in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai, promising an exhilarating experience for racing enthusiasts.
The Delhi Race Club will host its 32nd race day of the Delhi Meeting 2024-25 on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The race day features ten competitive races, kicking off with The Railway Protection Force Cup, a 1600-meter race. Other highlights include The RPF Mahila Suraksha Plate (1400m), The RPF Shaheed Shri G.P. Hugar Plate (1100m), The RPF Shaheed Shri R. Rajender Pillai Plate (1600m), and The Northern India Cup (1600m). Racing action will be intense, with seasoned jockeys and horses vying for victory.
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club will come alive with the eighth day of its Summer Meeting. This exciting race day features six races, starting with The Bangalore Turf Club Cup, a 1400-meter race with a total prize purse of Rs. 7,50,000 and a winner’s cup worth Rs. 25,000. Other key races include The Network Handicap (1400m, Rs. 5,50,000), The Andropov Handicap (1600m, Rs. 5,00,000), The Aayush Handicap (1400m, Rs. 4,00,000), The Theogundi Handicap (1200m, Rs. 4,00,000), and The Succeeding Star Handicap (1600m, Rs. 3,00,000). The races will present a test of stamina and strategy for both horses and jockeys.
The racing excitement continues at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club on Friday, April 4, 2025, for the ninth day of the Summer Meeting. The card for the day consists of eight races, starting with The Police Cup (1200m). Other anticipated contests include The Cradle of the Deep Handicap (1200m, Rs. 5,00,000), The Alaskan Handicap (1400m, Rs. 5,00,000), The Angeles Handicap (1600m, Rs. 4,00,000), The Royal Mantle Handicap (1100m, Rs. 4,00,000), The Toroloco Cup (1400m, Rs. 3,00,000 plus a cup worth Rs. 20,000), The Snow Forest Handicap (1200m, Rs. 3,00,000), and The Coxcomb Handicap (1200m). With well-matched fields, racegoers can expect tight finishes and adrenaline-filled moments.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, marks the opening day of the Indian Racing Carnival at the Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai. This two-day grand event will culminate on Sunday, April 6, 2025, marking the conclusion of Mumbai’s racing season. The Carnival will host some of the season’s most prestigious races, including The C.N. Wadia Gold Cup (Gr.2) with prize money of Rs. 5 million, The Maharaja Sir Hari Singh Ji Trophy (Gr.3) with stakes of Rs. 3.5 million, The Zavaray S. Poonawalla Sprinters Challenge offering Rs. 3.5 million, and The Poonawalla Stud Farms Auction Sales Stakes, also carrying Rs. 5 million in prize money. Fans can expect nail-biting finishes as top horses and jockeys battle for glory.
From the north in Delhi to the east in Kolkata and west in Mumbai, this week is packed with unmissable races. With top-class jockeys and meticulously trained horses competing, racegoers can look forward to intense action, top-tier entertainment, and gourmet food offerings at the venues. The stage is set for an unforgettable start to the new financial year in Indian horse racing.
