Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Two-thirds of Delhi Race Club's horses leave amid uncertainty
A lot of horses are leaving the Delhi Race Club because there is uncertainty about its future.
The club has been told to leave the land it's on, and the court has said they have to go.
Because of this, many horse owners are moving their horses to other places where they can race.
The horses are very special and expensive, and they need a lot of care.
Many people who work at the club are worried about what will happen to them if the club closes.
The club has been around for a long time, and many families have worked there for generations.
Two-thirds of the horses have left the Delhi Race Club due to uncertainty over its future.
The club has been directed to vacate the government land within 15 days of the March 13 notice.
Horse owners are moving their thoroughbreds to other race clubs and riding schools across the country.
The uncertainty has cast a shadow over the livelihoods of nearly 5,000 families who depend on the club.
The club challenged the eviction proceedings in the Delhi High Court, but the court set aside the interim order staying the eviction.
- Who
- Delhi Race Club, horse owners, trainers, jockeys, stable workers
- What
- Two-thirds of the horses have left the Delhi Race Club due to uncertainty over its future
- When
- The uncertainty began on March 13 when the Land and Development Office issued a notice
- Where
- Delhi Race Club, Delhi
- Why
- The Centre's move to reclaim the government land occupied by the club and the pending court cases
- Number of horses remaining
- 98
- Original number of horses
- 272
- Horse value range
- Rs 3 lakh to Rs 50 lakh
- Monthly maintenance cost per horse
- At least Rs 40,000
- Number of families affected
- 5,000
- Notice issued date
- March 13
- Eviction notice deadline
- 15 days from March 13
- Club establishment year
- 1926