Pune Race Course is a racecourse located in Pune Cantonment, western India. It is located 5–6 km from downtown Pune and 12–13 km from Pune airport. Built in 1830, it covers 118.5 acres (48.0 ha). The land is controlled by the Indian Army.
Additional stabling for the horses is near Empress Garden, 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the course. The racing season runs from July to October and includes the Pune Derby, the RWITC Invitational, the Independence Cup and the Southern Command Cup. It is managed by Royal Western India Turf Club.[1][2][3][4]
Recent derby winners include 2015 Bullrun ridden by P Kamlesh,[5] 2016 Accolade ridden by P Trevor,[6] and the 2017 Lady in Lace ridden by Suraj Narredu.[7]
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- ^ "Bullrun ridden by P Kamlesh wins The Pune Derby 2015". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Accolade ridden by P Trevor wins The Pune Derby 2016". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Lady in Lace ridden by Suraj Narredu Pune Derby 2017". Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.