INDIA's BIGGEST RACING WEEKEND RETURNS TO MAHALAXMI THIS YEAR
Posted on - 03 Mar 2011
INDIA's BIGGEST RACING WEEKEND RETURNS TO MAHALAXMI THIS YEAR
The Indian Turf Invitation Cup Weekend, the biggest in Indian racing, returns to Mahalaxmi for the second year running.
Usually held by rotation amongst the five principal racing centres, the RWITC won the rights to play host in 2011 after Madras Race Club expressed its inability to host the race as per its turn.
Sponsored by the real estate major, HDIL, a long time sponsor at the RWITC, the weekend will crown the country's champion four year old and champion sprinter, stayer and miler.
Vivek Jain, Chairman, RWITC stated, "It is a matter of great pride for our Club to host the Invitation Cup Weekend again, and we hope to replicate, if not better, the outstanding success of this event last year. It will be a weekend of the best of sport, leisure and entertainment."
Rakesh Wadhawan, Chairman, HDIL said, "We have been sponsoring races in Western India for over five years, and it is but fitting to strengthen our partnership by associating with this mega event."
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS:
SATURDAY:
The Oasis Star Sprinters' Cup (Gr.1)
The Privelege Industries Stayers' Cup (Gr.1)
The Western India Bookmakers’ Association Million
SUNDAY:
The HDIL Indian Turf Invitation Cup (Gr.1)
The Major P.K.Mehra Mem Super Mile Cup (Gr.1)
The HDIL Entertainment Million
The WIRHOA Multi-Million
THE HDIL TURF AUTHORITIES OF INDIA RACING EXCELLENCE AWARDS:
The TAI Racing Excellence Awards will be presented by the RWITC, in association with HDIL, on Saturday night. Awards will be given in five categories and in addition a Hall of Fame Award and three Special Awards. The show stopping extravaganza will feature designer Vikram Phadnis' fashion show, a Broadway revue and will be hosted by comedian Vir Das.
SATURDAY:
Saturday will feature a live performance by the fusion band Something Relevant. The contest of skill offers an Alto Car.
INVITATION CUP DAY:
The Invitation Cup day will feature live entertainment in an AC Tent, with several international acts, including well known singer Gaysil, bubble dancers and trapeze. The top prize is the Honda Jazz to be won in a Contest of Skill. There is a food carnival on the lawns.
TRIBE AT TURF:
(T&T) registrants will be allowed free entry with a guest on Invitation Cup day. There will be a photography contest and a quiz desk for Facebook registrants. Prizes on offer include Samsung Tablets and Blackberry phones.
FREE ADMISSION:
The first 5,000 are offered free admission to the public enclosure on both days.
DRESS CODE:
In keeping with the status of the Weekend, dress code is formal for gentlemen on both days.
LIVE TELECAST:
Saturday Racing is live on ET NOW from 3.30 to 5.30 and on Sunday from 3 to 6 pm.
