The first weekend of February brings in a new champion horse of the country. The ultimate test of class and talent for a thoroughbred – the McDowell Signature Indian Derby – will be held this year again at the famed Mahalaxmi race course in Mumbai on February 1 , 2014.
The McDowell Signature Indian Derby offers the highest stake money for any race in the country. With the stake money increasing every year, the 2014 edition is expected to breach a whopping rupees three-crore mark, the richest not only in the sport of horse racing, but also the richest for any individual sport in the country.
Besides the finest race horses on show, top international jockeys will be specially flown in by the horse owners to give their respective horses the best rider available. Internationally acclaimed jockeys such as Richard Hughes, David Allan, Jimmy Fortune, Franco Dasalva, Olivier Peslier will take on Indian saddle stars A. Sandesh, Dashrath Singh, S. Zervan, P. Trevor and Suraj Narredu, in a stiff competition to win the most sought-after Trophy and the rich purse that goes with it.
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The most aspiring and glamorous weekend in the Indian racing calendar, the McDowell Signature Derby weekend attracts a huge crowd of Mumbai’s best known and most fashionable names at the race course on this occasion.
While the bolting action and the charged atmosphere on the turf is certain to get the adrenalin gushing, a host of international performers will entertain the race goers.
The McDowell Signature Indian Derby is all about equine excellence, saddle artistry, courage and grit, fame & unparalleled joy of success mixed with ultimate glamour and complete entertainment spread over two sensational afternoons – an eclectic mix that makes an impression and a lasting one for the rest of the season
Dates: February 1
Time: 1 pm onwards
Venue: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai.
List of Races:
DAY 1: 1st February, 2014
The Kunigal Stud Breeders’
Produce Stakes (Grade 3)
The Black Dog Trophy The B. K. Rattonsey Memorial
The United Spirits Challenge The R. N. Kanga Gold Trophy
The Bouvet-Ladubay
Championship
The McDowell Signature
Premier Trophy
The Antiquity Rare Cup
The McDowell’s No.1 Challenge
DAY 2: 2nd February, 2014
The McDowell Signature Premier Indian Derby (Grade 1)
Maiden Multi-Million
The White Mischief Cup
The Antiquity Blue ‘Fusion Of The Finest’ Cup
The McDowell’s No1 Platinum Trophy
The Four Seasons Cup
The Royal Challenge ‘Game For Life’ Cup
Leading Horses: Murioi, Jeremiah, Silver Arrow, Alandiar, Starry Eyes, Circle of Life.
