Royal Calcutta Turf Club, Heritage horse racing club in Kolkata, India
The Royal Calcutta Turf Club features three grandstands with a three-tier main pavilion overlooking extensive racing grounds and training facilities at the Maidan.
Founded in 1847, the club became the governing authority for 52 racecourses across British India and Burma, establishing regulations for horse racing throughout the subcontinent.
The races at Royal Calcutta Turf Club attract participants and spectators from various social backgrounds, contributing to the equestrian traditions of eastern India.
The club maintains two primary racing seasons, running from July to October and November to April, with events scheduled mainly on Saturdays.
The Calcutta Derby Sweeps, introduced by the club, grew to become the largest sweepstake event worldwide during the 1930s.
Location: Ward No. 63, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
GPS coordinates: 22.55090,88.35090
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:28
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