Carnival time at racing finale at the Mahalaxmi racecourse

Action from one of the races at the Mahalaxmi racecourse recently. Pic/Ashish Raje

Mumbai racegoers will be treated to a unique experience this Sunday at the Mahalaxmi racecourse: 50 plus flavours of on-tap craft beer! The "Bombay Brewout" theme of celebrations will make sure that the Zavaray S Poonawalla Racing Carnival, the annual grand finale of the Mumbai racing season, is signed off in style.

The gala event will be hosted by the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) in association with Zavaray S Poonawalla and the Poona Cartel. Poonawalla, as usual, will loosen his purse strings for the stakes money of Rs 3.5 crore, and power three races: the Zavaray S Poonawalla Sprinters' Challenge, the CN Wadia Gold Cup (Gr 2) and the Maharaja Sir Harisingji Trophy (Gr 3).

There will also be a special race titled the Poonawalla Stud Farms Auction Sale Stakes for three-year-olds, and two more Grade 3 races - the Shapoorji Pallonji Breeders Juvenile Colts' Championship and the Forbes Breeders Juvenile Fillies' Championship will be part of an action packed 10-race Sunday card.

The high-stakes action will ensure competitive racing at its best as trainers, jockeys and horse owners will strive hard to win on the big day.

Racegoers can enjoy diverse food items, shop in a trendy flea market, and groove to live bands in the members' enclosure. The public enclosure adds extra flair with a captivating live dance performance by Colours of Lavani, along with exciting prizes including a motorcycle, laptop, and food coupons, courtesy of the Poonawalla Group. This unique fusion of adrenaline-pumping racing and craft beer culture promises an unforgettable day of entertainment at one of Mumbai's most historic venues: the Mahalaxmi racecourse.