Mahalaxmi Racecourse

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The Mahalaxmi Racecourse is a horse racing ground in the Indian city of Bombay. The ground is oval shaped and is located in the Mahalaxmi vicinity. The horse racing season starts in November and ends in February. On the first Sunday in February, the Derby (horse race) is conducted annually and is attended by many of the city's glitterati. The ground is run by the Turf Club on lease from the Bombay Municipal Corporation. Mahalaxmi Racecourse also features a restaurant, Gallops, which is populated by the well-to-do couples or families during the day and night. The interior is decorated with a rustic charm, reminiscent of the British imperialism's palaces with the light fixtures, the dainty carriages with the curtains, and still, the stable, with the bolts along the wall and lining the roof. The restaurant serves Punjabi cuisine (naan and palak paneer, for example) and Western cuisine dishes such as fondue. It offers an excellent selection of wines and beers, providing Indian and Western varieties. To finish the meal, a dessert menu is provided--with options such as gulab jamun to cheesecake and apple cobbler.