At the time of the independence of Pakistan in 1947 there were only 2 race courses in Pakistan the Karachi Race Club and the Lahore Race Club.

The Karachi Race Club was established in 1913 and racing continued at the old site of behind the Cantonment Railway Station up to 1987. In 1989 the race Club then shifted from to the present location at Deh Safroon, Main University Road, Malir Cantonment, in Karachi.

In KRC, seven to ten racings are held on every Sunday.