As Theon galloped past its competitors, the mood at Guindy’s Race Course reached a high. It’s going to be close here, the excited commentator announced, even as keen onlookers edged forward in their seats.
Theon didn’t disappoint. A champion horse named after Polish occultist Max Theon, he surged forward with confidence to the winning line, among the highlights of the Chettinad Indian Turf Invitation Cup held this weekend at the Madras Race Club, Guindy.
Madras’ horseracing glory was on full display at the Cup, celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year. On Saturday evening, the who’s who of Indian horseracing were celebrated and feted at a gala awards night that also included an elaborate dinner at the ITC Grand Chola. Madras Race Club chairman MAMR Muthiah said, “This is the best of horse racing, right here in Chennai. The past two years have been difficult due to the pandemic, with reduced chances of racing.”
