MAHINDAR SINGH RATHORE

 There was a time when the Bangalore Turf Club proudly announced the appointment of Australian racing official Wayne Wood as its Stipendiary Steward. The move was projected as a bold statement of intent, an assurance that Bangalore Racing was finally prepared to place integrity above influence and restore public confidence in a sport that desperately needed credibility. Here was a man with international experience, entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing the Rules of Racing without fear or favour. His appointment was expected to mark the beginning of a new era. Such expertise did not come cheaply. Wayne Wood was reportedly appointed on a remuneration that reflected his standing in international racing circles. The Club spared no expense because the message it wanted to send was clear: integrity had no price. Then came the reality -  Wayne Wood has resigned. His resignation is not merely the departure of one racing official. It is an indictment of a system that appears i...

  ENTHRALLING PUNE RACING SEASON 2026 SET TO CAPTIVATE RACING ENTHUSIASTS The stage is set for another exciting chapter in Indian horse racing as the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) prepares to host the Pune Racing Season 2026 , commencing on 17th July and concluding on 15th November 2026 . Spread over 21 race days across four months, the season promises a compelling blend of top-class competition, prestigious classics, and lucrative prize money, reaffirming Pune's reputation as one of India's premier racing centres. The official prospectus reveals that the season will offer stakes exceeding ₹14 crore , providing owners, trainers, jockeys, and breeders with an attractive incentive while ensuring racegoers witness high-quality contests week after week. With a carefully structured racing programme and strong professional participation, expectations are high for an outstanding season. The Crown Jewel – Villoo C. Poonawalla Pune Derby The undisputed highlight of the season...

  RACE CARDS SLACKEN IN BANGALORE TURF CLUB A Turf Tracker Perspective The Bangalore Summer Meeting 2026 has thrown up a worrying trend that deserves serious attention from everyone connected with the sport. Despite having a sizeable horse population, race cards have consistently been restricted to just six races on most racing days. For a racing centre of Bangalore's stature, this is certainly not an encouraging development. This season, Bangalore has approximately 650 local horses in training, supplemented by around 50 outstation horses . Compare this with earlier seasons, when the club regularly housed over 700 local horses along with nearly 100 outstation horses , and the decline in the number of runners becomes even more noticeable. With over 650 horses in training, one would normally expect race cards comprising seven, eight or even nine races on several occasions. Instead, framing even a six-race programme has become a weekly challenge. Of course, no experienced racing pro...