The Indian Turf Invitation Cup promises some exciting action as the event returns to the ‘City of Joy’ after six years in the richest ‘invitation weekend’ ever, with a prize-money of ₹40 million, in the history of the iconic Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) here. Marquee eventsAmong the Grade-I races, the HPSL Indian Turf Invitation Cup, the Zavary S. Poonawala Sprinters’ Cup, the Dr. M.A.M. The Suresh Mahindra Multi Million Trophy (Grade-II) and the Dashmesh Stud Calcutta Million 2023-24 (Grade-III) races will be run over 1400m and 1600m respectively. Champions, both equine and humans, will be honoured with the Turf Authorities of India racing awards on March 2 evening. Awards will be presented in champion owner, champion trainer, champion jockey, champion stud farm, the champion horse of the year and the hall of fame categories.

Source: The Express Tribune March 01, 2024 13:01 UTC