The management committee of the Bangalore Turf Club, which met here on Monday, has agreed in principle to shift the racing activities from the current venue and is hopeful that the state government will get a firm proposal on the proposed location to place it before the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM).
BTC sources said at least six former BTC chairmen attended the meeting, during which the government’s proposal to move racing operations out of the city was approved.
“There are certain rules and regulations for convening the MVH. Only after the government submits a proposal specifying the location of the unbroken plot without litigation, it can be formally placed before the MVH. We await the government’s move.”
While the state government wants the BTC to withdraw its plea in the Supreme Court, it has hinted that racing activities could be shifted to the historic stud farm in Kunigal. On the other hand, BTC has agreed to both terms and wants to keep 6.5 acres in the existing premises to continue club activities.
The steering committee meeting follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s surprise visit to BTC on Sunday, during which he asked BTC officials to speed up the transfer process.
Published – 27 Oct 2025 20:57 IST
