The Great Indian Derby is held in February only and is considered a major event. 5 classic Indian races such as the 1000 Guineas, the 2000 Guineas, the Oaks, the Derby and the St Leger are held here. The races are held on Saturday and Sunday, towards the end of the season. The races are generally held on Sunday and Thursday afternoons. The horse racing season in Mumbai begins from November to April. One can witness people walking, exercising, practicing Yoga and Tai-chi in the gardens sited within the race-tracks, during the specific visiting hours. The 'Tot on Turf' bar and restaurant is sited very close to the racecourse and one can enjoy amazing local food and drinks here. One can dine and watch the beautiful green expanse of land from this restaurant.
The 'Gallops', is a famous restaurant located near the racecourse. The government is taking all possible measures to retain the racecourse's ancient architecture. The structures possess immense architectural beauty with a lot of historical significance. The racecourse has royal style structures that date back to the 1880's.
Special lawns within the Mahalakshmi Racecourse are used for parties, weddings and other special occasions, with a capacity to house over 1500 to 2000 people. A huge open land sited in the middle of the bustling city of Mumbai, this racetrack is a mirror image of the Melbourne Caulfield Racecourse. The Mahalakshmi Racecourse is built on 225 acres of land, facing the sea. The racing ground is oval in shape and the length of the race track spreads to about 2400 meters. The Mahalakshmi Racecourse was built in 1883. More than a 100 horses are trained before the racing season. Wealthy business tycoons, actors, celebrities and other people belonging to the upper strata of society attend the racecourse games conducted from November to April. The land, in which the racecourse is built, was first given to the people of Mumbai by Sir Cusrow N Wadia and is now leased from the Muncipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). This is the one place where people can bet on horses and gamble. Every year, on the first Sunday of February, the renowned Indian Derby is held for the members of Mumbai's high society. The Mahalakshmi Racecourse is built on the once marshy flatlands that were known as 'Mahalakshmi Flats' about 100 years ago. The racecourse's Grandstand, is also included in the list of the 'heritage structures of India'. It is considered to be one of the greatest circuits in Asia. Mahalakshmi Racecourse, owned by The Royal Western Turf Club-an elite sports club in Mumbai, is a renowned horse racing track in the country.
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