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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
8 race horses linked to IPL-style league die in Jabalpur, allegedly due to malnutrition
Eight race horses that recently died in Jabalpur were part of a horse racing league project called Horse Power Sports League (HPSL), which was being developed in Hyderabad, according to sources. These horses were among nearly 100 trained by a company named HithaNet India Pvt Ltd . The HPSL was created by Hyderabad-based tech expert Suresh Paladugu , who wanted to make horse racing more entertaining, like the Indian Premier League (IPL), and less focused on betting. Paladugu said to TOI he was only responsible for the league's technical and streaming support, not the care of the horses. He claimed he had no direct link to the deaths in Jabalpur. He added that the league's trial races were shown in different countries, including the Philippines. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Tiger's Ex-Wife? Try Not To Smile When You See Her Now Click Here Sources said the horses were moved to Jabalpur after the league was paused, as it failed to get big sponsors. Paladugu's idea was to show simple two-horse races to make the sport easier to follow and more popular, especially for local breeds. A representative of HithaNet, Pavani Gaddam, said the horses were moved to Jabalpur because the company also has farming work there, and their lease with Hyderabad Racing Club had ended. She said the horses were healthy when moved and that all transport rules were followed. Live Events Gaddam added that there's no plan yet to bring the horses back to Hyderabad. She also said the horses don't have to be used only for racing — they can be used for breeding, polo, movies, or even sold. [With TOI inputs]
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MP equine deaths blow lid off plan for IPL-style horse races
HYDERABAD: The eight race horses that died allegedly due to malnutrition in Jabalpur recently were trained in Hyderabad to participate in an IPL-style horse racing league - Horse Power Sports League (HPSL) - sources said. According to them, these were among approximately 100 animals owned and trained by HithaNet India Pvt Ltd that participated in trials conducted earlier this year. The league, conceptualised by Hyderabad-based technocrat Suresh Paladugu, was supposed to be held across multiple cities in India, with support from various race clubs. Speaking to TOI, Paladugu, while denying any direct connection to the Jabalpur incident, said that pilots of the league were telecast at different locations across the globe, including the Philippines. "The idea was to move horse racing from betting-style to entertainment style like IPL," Paladugu said, adding that he approached Hyderabad Racing Club (HRC) for a stable and track for the league. "I don't own any of the horses. They are owned, fed, and taken care of by HithaNet. My responsibility is limited to providing technical, streaming support and deal with clubs," he said. Sources said HithaNet decided to shift its horses to Jabalpur since the league is on hold. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Paladugu's concept couldn't attract any major sponsors. He wanted to telecast two-horse races, which would be easy to understand even for a layman, and turn it into a profitable business. That way, it could benefit local breed horses as well," said a source. While confirming this, HithaNet officials said they chose Jabalpur because the firm has other businesses, such as farming, there. "Also, our lease with HRC had ended, so we needed a different place to keep our horses," said Pavani Gaddam, authorised signatory of the company, maintaining that all the animals were in "good health" at the time of being shifted. "We transported the horses by road and followed all due processes," she added. When asked if the horses will be brought back to Hyderabad if HPSL is launched, she said there is no decision on it. "It is not necessary that the horses are used only for racing. They can be used for breeding, polo, movies, etc. We can also sell them," Gaddam said.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bengaluru summer meeting from May 17
The Bengaluru summer meeting will commence on May 17 (Saturday) and conclude on August 1 (Friday). Racing will be conducted over 24 days during the meeting and will mainly be held on Saturdays and Sundays except during the last week. Briefing the media, R. Manjunath Ramesh, chairman & senior steward of the Bangalore Turf Club, said a totally duly prize money (including trophies) of ₹15,71,95,000 is estimated to be paid during the meeting 2025 and would be approximately ₹18 crore including divisions. He added that for the first time, races over a distance of 1,300 and 1,500 metres have been introduced. The Bangalore Summer Derby, sponsored by Mr. Suresh Paladugu of HPSL, will have a guaranteed prize money of ₹2 crore inclusive of the club's contribution and equal contribution of ₹1 crore by the sponsor. The R.R. Byramji Million, sponsored by Darius Byramji, has a prize money of ₹11 lakh with equal contribution from the club and the sponsor. The Hooves Of Steel Million, sponsored by Rajendran Sabanayagam, also has a prize money of ₹11 lakh with equal contribution from the club and the sponsor For the Coromandel Gromor Bangalore Million, sponsored by Arun Alagappan, the added money is ₹10 lakh inclusive of the club's contribution of ₹5 lakh and an equal contribution by the sponsor. The Five Star Shipping Million, sponsored by K.N. Dhunjiboy, has added money is ₹10 lakh inclusive of the club's contribution of ₹5 lakh and an equal contribution by the sponsor. The board of appeal for the summer meeting: Shivkumar Kheny (chairman), S. Chockalingam, B. Dayananda IPS, S.K. Raghunandan, Ritesh Kumar Singh IAS, and Zeyn Mirza. Racing dates: May: 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; June: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; July: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 31; August: 1.
