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RWITC Trophy at Singapore a Prelude for greater reciprocity

Posted on - 31 Jul 2012

RWITC Trophy at Singapore a Prelude for greater reciprocity

 
The Royal Western India Turf Club Trophy at Singapore Turf Club on Sunday, was a path breaking event, as its believed to be the first time a race in honour of an Indian Turf Club has been staged at an international race meeting.
 
 
 
Vivek Jain, Chairman, RWITC was invited to present the Gold Cup, specially designed by the Club and flown to Singapore for the presentation.
 
The trophy was the sixth in a card of twelve, with S$65,000 prize money. The race was won by the favourite War Time, ridden by the Venezuelan, J Verenzuela. The race was run over the long course mile on turf. Singapore has both a turf and polytrack.
 
After the formal trophy presentation in the Champagne Lounge, there was a brief celebration with the winning connections.
 
The same afternoon featured races by Moonee Valley Racing Club, Australia, the Group 3 Magic Millions Championship, sponsored by the Australian auction house, and The South Australian Jockey Club Trophy and The Brisbane Racing Club Trophy.
 
At a meeting between Mr Jain and Chairman of the Singapore Turf Club, Mr Tan Guong Ching, who was present, it was decided to pursue the simulcast of Singapore racing in Mumbai, probably as early as September. Mr Jain added, “We have already received Government of Maharashtra approval for accepting betting, and we hope this is a prelude for greater reciprocity not only between STC and RWITC but also other Clubs.”  If the technical parameters are cleared, the simulcast should soon become a reality.
 
Interestingly, Singapore has evening racing starting 6.30pm on Fridays, and with the time difference, it would be perfect for the simulcast between 4 to 8pm in India. Sunday afternoon racing can be simulcast on dedicated TVs, in an earmarked area.

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