Include Amateur Riders’ Club in new racecourse lease, urges ex-corporator
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Include Amateur Riders’ Club in new racecourse lease, urges ex-corporator

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to take over 120 acres of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse from the Royal Western India Turf Club, the future of the Amateur Riders’ Club, which is nestled in one corner of the racecourse, hangs in uncertainty. Mumbai, India - Dec. 19, 2023: Polo players of Amateur Riders’ Club in match between Mumbai polo and Nearah during Mumbai’s Polo season with the coveted ‘Christmas Cup’ at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Considering the club’s accomplishments and history, former BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar wrote to civic chief and administrator Bhushan Gagrani this week demanding the inclusion of ARC in the new lease agreement of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse land development. Former president of Amateur Riders’ Club Shyam Mehta said he is confident that BMC will accommodate the club.

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Will Amateur Riders’ Club survive the Mahalaxmi Racecourse transformation?
4 months ago

Will Amateur Riders’ Club survive the Mahalaxmi Racecourse transformation?

Hindustan Times  

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Mahalaxmi Racecourse revamp: Hafeez Contractor plans 700-acre green lung
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahalaxmi Racecourse revamp: Hafeez Contractor plans 700-acre green lung

Hindustan Times  

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Turf Club gets 91 acres of Mahalaxmi Racecourse on 30-year lease
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Turf Club gets 91 acres of Mahalaxmi Racecourse on 30-year lease

Hindustan Times  

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Kharghar, Uran likely spots for Mahalaxmi Racecourse shift
1 year, 11 months ago

Kharghar, Uran likely spots for Mahalaxmi Racecourse shift

Hindustan Times  

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Club tends to stranded horses, grooms, braces for tough days
4 years, 9 months ago

Club tends to stranded horses, grooms, braces for tough days

The Hindu  

The nationwide lockdown has brought the horse polo season organised by the Amateur Riders Club at Mahalaxmi Racecourse to a sudden halt. Though polo players and umpires from Argentina and the U.K. returned home in time, 200 horses and 125 grooms from Jaipur are stranded at the racecourse. Given the current scenario, we have been maintaining necessary safety standards and …

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