Karachi Race Club
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| Location | Malir Cantonment, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°55′56″N 67°09′55″E / 24.93222°N 67.16528°E |
| Operated by | Karachi Race Club |
| Date opened | 1913 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Course type | Grass |
| Notable races | Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup Karachi Derby New Year Cup |
| Attendance | 3000 |
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Karachi Race Club (KRC) is the biggest race course of Pakistan, located in Malir cantonment, Karachi.
History
The Karachi Race Club was established in 1876.[1]
The racing continued at the old site behind the Karachi Cantonment railway station up to 1987. In 1989 the race club shifted to the present location at Deh Safroon, Main University Road, Malir Cantonment, in Karachi. Seven to ten races are held at the KRC every Sunday.
Yearly races
There are only 3 races about 1800 metres to 2400 metres yearly. The Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup current distance is about 2400 metres (1 mile 4 furlongs).
- Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
- Karachi Derby
- New Year Cup
See also
References
- ↑ Dawani, Murlidhar (June 11, 2017). "Physical separation of the rulers and the ruled in British India". Herald Magazine.
External links
- Karachi Race Club - Official site
- Location Karachi Race Club - Wikimapia
- Location old race course - Wikimapia
- Karachi Race Club - Youtube Channel
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