The 23 day Kolkata Monsoon meeting will be held here from July 15 and conclude on October 15 according to the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) prospectus. During the 23 day meeting a total of 162 races are scheduled to be run, which includes 43 cup races.
The advertised stake money has been increased by 15% as compared to last year of which 9% is allotted to Handicicup Races and the remaining percentage is distributed by way of incentive to owners making a grand total of Rs.8.42 crores and cups and Trophies at a value of Rs.11.05 lacks.
At present there are 579 horses in station, including 150 two-year-olds will be in training under 21 'A' and 2 'B' licenced Trainers. 44 (27'A' and 7 'B')Jockeys and 10 apprentice Jockeys have been licence to ride during the season.
For the convenience of patrons and Bookmakers, a LED screen will be installed in the Bookmakers Ring and a screen exhibiting the Tote Odds will also be placed in the same ring.
The following are the important races:- The Calcutta Juvenile Sprint (16 Aug), The Calcutta Monsoon Sprint (30 Aug), The Calcutta Filies and Colts Trial Stakes (6 Sept), The Stewards cup (20 Sept), The Calcutta Monsoon Derby (5 Oct) and The Monsoon cup (11 Oct).
