Pune Race Course

A board showing recent races at the Pune Race course

Pune Race Course is a racecourse located in Pune Cantonment, western India. 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]

Pune Race Course has a 2.2 Kilometers long jogging track which is open to public on all days (except race days) from 5am to 8.30am in the morning and 4.30pm to 7.30pm in the evening.

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Coordinates: 18°30′36″N 73°53′35″E / 18.510133°N 73.893013°E / 18.510133; 73.893013

Race Course (Camp, Pune)
Race Course (Camp, Pune)


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