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TURBULENCE BETWEEN BTC AND KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT: MYSORE RACE CLUB GETS ‘SANDWICHED’ During the last elections at the Mysore Race Club (MRC), Mr. K.M. Chandregowda, a former KAS officer, was elected Chairman. His election was significant because of the strong rapport he enjoys with the current Chief Minister of Karnataka.   However, despite high expectations, Chairman K.M.Chandregowda has found himself entangled in a struggle between the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) and the Karnataka government, leaving him in a precarious position. The anticipated support and progress for the Mysore Race Club have not materialized, placing the club in a difficult situation hampering its racing activities.   Indian horse racing is in dire need of visionary, long-term strategies to navigate the numerous challenges it faces. The Mysore Race Club, initially (election of Mr.K.M.Chandregowda) was seen as a strategic move, has found itself stranded, with four race days of the summer meeting 2024 already

  BANGALORE TURF CLUB: STRUGGLING FOR SURVIVAL IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY The Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) is grappling with a dire struggle for survival under the current administration led by the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The club faces a bleak future, largely due to what many see as an illogical and obstructive government stance.   The denial of a racing licence by the state government has cast a shadow over BTC's future, leaving the club in a state of uncertainty. The present managing committee and chairman appear unable to steer the club out of these turbulent times.   In court, BTC's legal team, arguing their writ petition, failed to present strong, valid points, leading to little progress toward reinstating the licence. This legal setback further exacerbates the club's already precarious situation.   The ramifications extend beyond administrative hurdles. Over 600 thoroughbred horses at BTC face an uncertain future. The cost of maintaining each horse is

  ADAMANT CHIEF MINISTER BRINGS HORSE RACING TO THE BRINK OF DISASTER The future of 20,000 individuals tied to the Bangalore Turf Club hangs in the balance as the government of Karnataka considers withholding the club's licence to conduct horse racing at the iconic Bangalore Race Course. This decision threatens to plunge the entire community into turmoil.   At the heart of this crisis are 640 horses, each a valuable asset, and the livelihoods of 2000 stable staff, 1000 club employees, 30 trainers, and 60 jockeys and thousands in their families. These people, whose lives and futures are entwined with the tradition of horse racing, face an uncertain and dire situation. For generations, they have depended on this industry, and the abrupt halt of activities would leave them scrambling for alternative means of survival.   The Chief Minister of Karnataka must recognize the profound impact of this decision. If he can justify pausing the operations of this premier Indian horse ra