The prestigious Indian Turf Invitation Cup weekend, initially slated to be held at Mysore in the first week of March next year, is likely to gallop over to Chennai. This follows a request by the Madras Race Club (MRC), reportedly facing imminent relocation and a potential halt in racing for a couple of years as plans to build a new racecourse take shape. Mysore was originally tasked with hosting the marquee event.
Monday, 12 January 2026
Invitation Cup races to be shifted to Chennai
The prestigious Indian Turf Invitation Cup weekend, initially slated to be held at Mysore in the first week of March next year, is likely to gallop over to Chennai. This follows a request by the Madras Race Club (MRC), reportedly facing imminent relocation and a potential halt in racing for a couple of years as plans to build a new racecourse take shape. Mysore was originally tasked with hosting the marquee event.