Mumbai is a metro city of Maharashtra and it is said that this city never sleeps as people here are very hard working and active no matter which level (income group) they belong to. This active spirit is also seen in the posh Racecourse of Mumbai. Yes I am talking about the Mahalaxmi Racecourse situated in the Mahalaxmi Neighbourhood of city Mumbai. It is actually a huge Horse racing track in oval shape spread over a sprawling area of 225 acres. The length of the racing track is 2400 meters which means 7900 feet. This vast open expanse is situated in the centre of city of Mumbai facing the mighty Arabian Sea. The place where the current racecourse is located was once a marshy land which was called Mahalaxmi Flats. It was established in the year 1883 and created in the same line as the Caulfield Racecourse of Melbourne in Australia. Sir Cusrow N Wadia donated the land on which the current racecourse is located to the people of Mumbai.Presently the place is on lease given to the Royal Western India Turf Club which manages the Racecourse by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. The huge Mahalaxmi Racecourse also houses spacious lawns which are used for wedding celebrations, parties, special occasions, etc. these lawns have a capacity to accommodate around 1500 to 2000 people at a time. Apart from lawns and the racing track the racecourse also adorns ancient structures that enhance the beauty of the place. These royal style structures date back to 1880’s. Among these the Grandstand is quite a significant heritage monument. Government authorities are doing their best to prevent and conserve these architectural historic monuments. The racecourse also houses a helipad that can be used by civilians of Mumbai.From mid November to the last week of April the horse racing events are organised in here. The first Sunday of February every year is an important date because on this day the famous Derby event is conducted here. This Derby event is sponsored by McDowell’s Co. Ltd owned by Vijay Malya in the name of The McDowell’s Indian Derby. These horse races are attended by the posh community, celebrities, business tycoons, actors and high income groups of Mumbai city.The major races held here are:
- The 2000 Guineas
- The 1000 Guineas
- The Oaks
- The Derby
- The St. Leger
If you think that you cannot visit the place then let me tell you that any common man can visit the place but in the mornings and evenings within specified time frames. You can see many people here in the morning and evening hours jogging, walking and exercising at the interior section of main horse track. Even you get the newspapers in the morning for the latest news by newspaper sellers. Many participants of Mumbai Marathons have started practicing here in the racecourse. There are various yoga sessions are held here in the specified time frame. Apart from these healthy habits you can also see people taking lessons for horse riding here. Even dogs are also permitted here to walk around. So do visit one of the best racecourses in Asia while exploring Mumbai city next time.AccessibilityMahalaxmi Station is the nearest railhead while Sahara International Airport is nearest Airport. Alternatively you can hire a taxi, auto rickshaw or can use state run buses to reach Racecourse.AddressMahalaxmi Racecourse,Keshav Rao Khadye Marg Road,Mahalakshmi,Mumbai, Maharashtra (India)RUCHI MAHAJANзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн