Karachi Race Club
Karachi Race Club (KRC), is the biggest race course of Pakistan.
| Horse Race Track | |
|---|---|
| Karachi Race Club | |
| Location | Malir Cantonment, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Capacity | 3000 |
| Year opened | 1913 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www.krc.com.pk |
| Principal Races – KRC | |
| Quid-e-Azam Gold Cup | |
| New Year Cup | |
| Karachi Derby | |
At the time of the independence of Pakistan in 1947 there were only 2 race courses in Pakistan the Karachi Race Club and the Lahore Race Club. The Karachi Race Club was established in 1913 and racing continued at the old site of behind the Cantonment Railway Station up to 1987. In 1989 the race Club then shifted from to the present location at Deh Safroon, Main University Road, Malir Cantonment, in Karachi. In KRC, Where seven to ten racings are held on every Sunday.
Yearly races
There are only 3 races about 1800 meters to 2400 meters yearly. The Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup distance about 2400 meters.
- Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup
- Karachi Derby
- New Year Cup
See also
- Lahore Race Club
- List of horse racing venues
- Equestrian Club in Karachi
- Karachi Polo Ground
External links
- Karachi Race Club - Official site
- Location Karachi Race Club - Wikimapia-->
- Location old race course - Wikimapia-->
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