As the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) gears up to host Indian horse racing’s most glamorous and prestigious two days of the year on March 2 and 3, a look at the hallowed history of racing in the city and the club.
The Kolkata racecourse, one of the most beautiful and picturesque racecourses in the country, is surrounded by an expanse of lush greenery with the iconic Victoria Memorial as an imposing backdrop.
While there are records of racing dating back to the 18th century, the formation of the Bengal Jockey Club in 1803 marked the advent of organised and controlled racing in Bengal.
