HomeChange of Race Date
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to advance the Fourth Day of the Calcutta Races, Christmas Meeting from Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 to Thursday, 21st December, 2023.
Amit Chaturvedi
General Manager – Racing
07/12/2023
NOTICE
Owing to incessant rain rendering the underfoot condition of the race track unconducive for racing, the Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, have decided to postpone the Second Day of the Calcutta Christmas Meeting from Saturday, 9th December, 2023 to Tuesday, 12th December, 2023.
Acceptances with order of running as published will hold good.
Declaration Boxes will now be opened at 10.30 A.M. on Sunday, 10th December, 2023.
Amit Chaturvedi
General Manager – Racing
07/12/2023
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to cancel the Third Day of the Calcutta Races, Winter Meeting, Calcutta Cold Weather Season 2022-2023 scheduled to be held on Thursday, 12th January, 2023 due to paucity of acceptors.
However, THE CALCUTTA CHAMPIONS’ SPRINT TROPHY (GRADE III) and THE ALOKANANDA STAKES scheduled to be held on 12th January, 2023 have been postponed to Wednesday, 18th January, 2023 with fresh forfeits.
Amit Chaturvedi
General Manager - Racing
09/01/2023
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to make following changes in the Prospectus for the Calcutta Cold Weather Season 2018-2019 :-
1. To advance the First Day of the Calcutta Summer Meeting from Friday, 1st March, 2019 to Thursday, 28th February, 2019.
- To advance the Third Day of the Calcutta Summer meeting from Wednesday, 13th March, 2019 to Saturday, 9th March, 2019.
- To advance the Fourth Day of the Calcutta Summer Meeting from Tuesday, 19th March, 2019 to Saturday, 16th March, 2019.
- To advance the Fifth Day of the Calcutta Summer Meeting from Wednesday, 27th March, 2019 to Saturday, 23rd March, 2019.
VP – Racing
22.01.2019
NOTICE
Due to administrative reasons, the Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to advance the Fourth Day of the Calcutta Winter Meeting 2019 from Saturday, 19th January, 2019 to Friday, 18th January, 2019.
In view of the above, The Police Commissioner’s Cup which was scheduled for Saturday, 19th January, 2019 will now be held at a date to be notified later.
VP – Racing
04.12.2018
N O T I C E
POSTPONEMENT OF RACE DAY
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to postpone the Sixteenth Day of the Calcutta Monsoon Meeting from Saturday, 6th October, 2018 to Sunday, 7th October, 2018
Vice President – Racing
20.9.2018
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to postpone the Calcutta races scheduled for today i.e., 9th December, 2017 to Wednesday, 13th December, 2017.
The same card holds good.
VP – Racing
09.12.2017
NOTICE
Due to the continuing adverse weather conditions prevailing at Kolkata, the Stewards of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to postpone the Calcutta races scheduled to be held on Saturday, 18th November, 2017 to Wednesday, 22nd November, 2017.
The declaration boxes for 22nd November, 2017 will now be opened at 10.30 A.M. on Monday, 20th November, 2017.
VP - Racing
16.11.2017
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to conduct Two Extra Race Days on Saturday, 11th March, 2017 and Thursday, 30th March, 2017.
The Prospectus for the above two extra race days is appended below.
VP – Racing
17.2.2017
CALCUTTA RACES SUMMER MEETING
EXTRA DAY
Saturday, 11th March, 2017
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THE XISCA CUP
For Horses Rated 81 and above, Rated 61-86 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1200 Metres.
THE AAZISH HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 61-86, Rated 41-66 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1400 Metres.
THE ROMANTIC MEMORIES HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 41-66, Rated 21-46 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1100 Metres.
THE OWN ABILITY HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 21-46, Rated 1-26 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1600 Metres.
THE MISS X O LENCE HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 21-46, Rated 1-26 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1100 Metres.
THE NIKITA HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 1-26.
Distance – (About) 1400 Metres.
THE SABRE DANCE HANDICAP
For Maiden Horses 3 years old only Rated 21-46, Rated 1-26 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1400 Metres.
Entries close at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 7th March, 2017.
Handicaps will be published at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 7th March, 2017.
Final forfeits will fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 9th March, 2017.
Declaration boxes will be opened at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, 9th March, 2017.
CALCUTTA RACES SUMMER MEETING
EXTRA DAY
Thursday, 30th March, 2017
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THE SNOWDRIFT HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 61-86, Rated 41-66 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1400 Metres.
THE IN THE SPOTLIGHT HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 41-66, Rated 21-46 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1400 Metres.
THE J J STEPHENS MEMORIAL CUP
For Horses Rated 41-66, Rated 21-46 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1200 Metres.
THE RETAINED ASSET HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 21-46, Rated 1-26 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1400 Metres.
THE OBELENSKY HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 21-46, Rated 1-26 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1100 Metres.
THE ARDELIS HANDICAP
For Horses Rated 1-26.
Distance – (About) 1200 Metres.
THE STRINGFELLOWS HANDICAP
For Maiden Horses 3 years old only Rated 21-46, Rated 1-26 eligible.
Distance – (About) 1200 Metres.
Entries close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, 24th March, 2017.
Handicaps will be published at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 24th March, 2017.
Final forfeits will fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, 26th March, 2017.
Declaration boxes will be opened at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 28th March, 2017.
NOTICE
The following changes have been made in the Prospectus of the Calcutta Races Cold Weather Season 2016-2017 :-
a) The Vijay Sicka Memorial Cup scheduled to be held on Saturday, 24th December, 2016 will now be held on Saturday, 18th February, 2017. For Horses Rated 41-66, Rated 21-46 eligible – Distance – (About) 1100 Metres
b) The Oakmead Handicap scheduled to be held on Saturday, 18th February, 2017 will now be held on Saturday, 24th December, 2016 - For Horses Rated 41-66, Rated 21-46 eligible, which were in station in Kolkata as on 12th July, 2016 – Distance (About) 1100 Metres.
Handicapper
15.12.2016
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to advance the First Day of the Calcutta Races, Summer Meeting from Wednesday, 1st March, 2017 to Tuesday, 28th February, 2017.
VP - Racing
17.11.2016
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to postpone the Calcutta Races scheduled to be held on Saturday, 5th November, 2016 to Wednesday, 9th November, 2016 due to the inclement weather.
The same card published for 5th November, 2016 stands good.
VP – Racing
03.11.2016
NOTICE
Consequent to the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting Fourth Day having been advanced to Tuesday, 22nd March, 2016, kindly note the under mentioned changes:
Calcutta Races Summer Meeting
Fourth Day
Tuesday, 22nd March, 2016
Entries will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, 18th March, 2016.
Handicaps will be published at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 18th March, 2016.
Final forfeits will now fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, 20th March, 2016.
Declaration boxes will now be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Monday 21st March, 2016.
Calcutta Races Summer Meeting
Fifth Day
Saturday, 26th March, 2016
Entries will now close at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, 21st March, 2016.
Handicaps will be published at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 22nd March, 2016.
Final forfeits will now fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 24th March, 2016.
Declaration boxes will now be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, 25th March, 2016.
Handicapper
16/03/2016
Consequent to the postponement of the fifth day of the Calcutta Races, Spring Meeting from Saturday, 27th February, 2016 to Wednesday, 2nd March, 2016, kindly note the following changes:
CALCUTTA RACES, SPRING MEETING
FIFTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, 2ND MARCH, 2016
Declaration boxes will now be opened at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 1st March, 2016.
CALCUTTA RACES, SUMMER MEETING
FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, 3RD MARCH, 2016
Entries will now close at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 27th February, 2016.
Handicaps will now be published at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, 27th February, 2016.
Final forfeits will now fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, 29th February, 2016.
Declaration boxes will now be opened at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 1st March, 2016.
Handicapper
26/02/2016
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to postpone the Fifth Day of The Calcutta Spring Meeting from Saturday, 27th February, 2016, to Wednesday 2nd March, 2016.
Robin Corner
VP – Racing
26.02.2016
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to advance the Fourth Day of The Calcutta Summer Meeting from Wednesday, 23rd March, 2016 to Tuesday, 22nd March, 2016.
VP – Racing
20.02.2016
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to advance the Fourth Day of the Calcutta Spring Meeting from Tuesday, 23rd February, 2016 to Saturday, 20th February, 2016.
VP – Racing
5.2.2016
Consequent to the postponement of the Calcutta Races, Autumnn Meeting, Sixth Day from Friday,27thNovember, 2015 to Saturday, 28th November, 2015, kindly note the under mentioned changes in the Prospectus of the Calcutta Cold Weather Season 2015-2016:
Calcutta Races Autumn Meeting
Sixth Day
Saturday, 28th November, 2015
Entries will close at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 25th November, 2015.
Handicaps will be published at 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 25th November, 2015.
Final forfeits will fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, 26th November, 2015.
Declaration boxes will be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, 27th November, 2015.
Calcutta Races Christmas Meeting
First Day
Tuesday, 1st December, 2015
Entries will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday 27th November, 2015.
Handicaps will be published at 7.00 p.m. on Saturday, 28th November, 2015.
Final forfeits will fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday 29th November, 2015.
Declaration boxes will be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Monday 30th November, 2015.
Handicapper
21/11/2015
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to postpone the Sixth Day of the Calcutta Races, Autumn Meeting from Friday, 27th November, 2015 to Saturday, 28th November, 2015.
Robin Corner
VP – Racing
20th November, 2015
NOTICE
Consequent to the advancement of the Calcutta Races, Monsoon Meeting, Eleventh Day from Wednesday, 2nd September,2015 to Tuesday,1st September,2015, kindly note the under mentioned changes in the Prospectus of the Calcutta Monsoon Meeting 2015:
Calcutta Races Monsoon Meeting
Eleventh Day
Tuesday, 1st September, 2015
Entries will close at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, 28th August, 2015.
Handicaps will be published at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, 29th August, 2015.
Final forfeits will fall due at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday 30th August, 2015.
Declaration boxes will be opened at 10:30 a.m. on Monday 31st August, 2015.
Handicapper
27/08/2015
NOTICE
Due to the proposed All India General Strike called on 2nd September, 2015, the Stewards Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing, have decided to advance the Eleventh Day of the Calcutta Monsoon Meeting from Wednesday, 2nd September 2015 to Tuesday, 1st September, 2015.
VP – Racing
27.08.2015
N O T I C E
Due to some administrative reasons, the Stewards of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the R.C.T.C. Rules of Racing have decided to postpone the Second Day of the Calcutta Monsoon Meeting 2015 from Tuesday, 21st July, 2015 to Wednesday, 22nd July, 2015.
(S K Kothari)
Chief Executive Officer
11.07.2015
NOTICE
The Stewards, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, in exercise of their powers under the RCTC Rules of Racing have decided to postpone the Third Day of the Calcutta Summer Meeting from Saturday, 14th March, 2015 to Sunday, 15th March, 2015.
Vice President - Racing
11.03.2015
