Karachi Race Club (KRC) is the biggest race course of Pakistan.
| Horse Race Track | |
|---|---|
| Karachi Race Club | |
| Location | Malir Cantonment, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Capacity | 3000 |
| Year opened | 1913 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.krc.com.pk |
| Principal Races – KRC | |
| Quid-e-Azam Gold Cup | |
| New Year Cup | |
| Karachi Derby | |
History edit
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 edit
There are only 3 races about 1800 meters to 2400 meters yearly. The Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup distance about 2400 meters.
- Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
- Karachi Derby
- New Year Cup
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Dawani, Murlidhar (June 11, 2017). "Physical separation of the rulers and the ruled in British India". Herald Magazine.
External links edit
- Karachi Race Club - Official site
- Location Karachi Race Club - Wikimapia-->
- Location old race course - Wikimapia-->
- Karachi Race Club - Youtube Channel
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