Bangalore, January 23, 2014:In its maiden association with this premier-racing event, Legacy, a leading luxury real estate developer in the city has collaborated with the Bangalore Turf Club to present the Winter Derby Race. The event, now known as Legacy Bangalore Derby -2015,will be held on January 26, and promises the thrill of racing accompanied by its glitz & glamour. Kick starting the exciting line up of events, The occasion was graced by renowned Actress, Ragini Dwivedi. The evening witnessed the unveiling and handover of the official Race Day Trophy.

A perfect blend of intense racing action, runway fashion and glitz, Legacy Bangalore Derby -2015, ranks high up in the social calendar of events in the city. With the finest of thorough-breds competing in the presence of Bangalore’s elite, the winner of the high-octane race will walk away with the victor's trophy and a prize purse of around INR 90 lakhs.

Speaking at the event, Mr. B.H. Krishnamurthy, Managing Director,LegacyGlobal Projects Pvt Ltd said, “It is our absolute privilege and pride to be associated with an event as high profile and historic as the Winter Derby in Bangalore. The Bangalore Turf Club is one of India’s oldest and most respected; having built a strong legacy of its own. This edition of the race is bound to be the richest & biggest in history and we are well on the way to witness a new Legacy in Derby races! This collaboration with BTC is truly befitting in every sense of the word for us, as we craft a legacy in real estate for the future. ”

“We are excited as the Winter Derby returns this year as Legacy Bangalore Derby -2015. We believe that this sporting association with Legacy will take the sport to an all-new level. The promise of action is evident and we wait to welcome the crowds in on January 26 to witness a complete extravaganza.” said Mr. V. Harimohan Naidu, the Chairman, BangaloreTurf Club while speaking about the newfound association with Legacy.

During the event, the Official Derby Trophies were unveiled along with the much-awaited starting stall draw – wherein the representatives of the horses picked the slots from which their horses would start the race.