Kingfisher Derby 2011 – The Richest Race In The Country Ever!

Pulse

oi-Anjana NS

By Anjana Ns

Monday, July 11, 2011, 10:29

All roads led to the Bangalore Turf Club this Sunday as the city"s who"s who made their way to the Kingfisher Derby 2011 an event that was marked well in advance by the race enthusiasts & the socialites of Bangalore. The 24th edition of the Kingfisher Derby claims the honour of becoming the richest race in the country by recording a prize money grossing over Rs.2.36 crore mark, making it truly special and prestigious.

The evening saw the 'Starting Draw" roll with enthusiasm in the presence of charming Bollywood diva Soha Ali Khan, as she set the pulses racing while drawing out the names of horses for the race on Sunday. The draw of the lots determines the position & the lane of the horses for the race and was well attended by the owners, trainers & jockeys.

Followed by the starting draw event was the much anticipated Kingfisher Pre-Derby night that was celebrated with elan and took everyone to a dizzying height with the Casino Royale" style party. With the country"s best beer for company and scintillating performances by India"s leading jazz musician Amit Heri & DJ Whosane marked the start of the Kingfisher Derby excitement. The evening swung into a complete party mode at Hotel Taj Westend and brought together the crème de la crème of the city to celebrate a night of power, fashion and speed.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Samar Singh Sheikhawat, Senior Vice President, Marketing, United Breweries Limited said, “The Kingfisher Derby is one of the most awaited events in the city - an electrifying assemblage of sport, fashion, fun and high energy. We are proud to announce that this year the Kingfisher Derby has the highest prize money in Indian racing history thus making it the most sought after racing event in the country. With every passing year the Kingfisher Derby has grown more popular in the Garden city and we are sure of breaking all past records this year as well."

Underlining its signature style of unparalleled thrill combined with a dash of glamour, The Kingfisher Derby 2011 will be held on Sunday, July 10, at the Bangalore Turf Club. The spirit of good times is adopted by racing enthusiasts and the best rookies from India and internationally. Only the finest thoroughbreds race to the finish for the famous Trophy – the Silver Horse.