Madras Racecourse lit up on Saturday, September 27, 2025, as Race 6, The Almanac Handicap, delivered a gripping showdown over 1600 meters. This Class III handicap for horses rated 40 to 65 saw Elfin Knight (J: A.R. Pradeep, T: K Pradeep Annaiah) storm to victory in a commanding display, riding for owners Mr Rajan Aggarwal, Mr Gautam Aggarwal & Miss Anoushka Aggarwal, and stopping the clock at 1:39.742.
From the start, Elfin Knight positioned smartly behind the early leaders, conserving energy before unleashing a decisive burst in the final 300 meters. Pradeep’s timing proved flawless as the favourite surged past rivals to cross the finish line with authority, leaving no doubt about the winner’s dominance in this competitive handicap.
The runner-up spoils went to This Is Gold (J: Yash Narredu, T: Deepesh Narredu), who stayed close throughout and finished just 0.033 seconds behind in 1:39.775, while Vishwas (J: M. S. Deora, T: J Sebastian) closed steadily to claim third in 1:40.709, rounding out a thrilling top three.
With the applause still echoing across the track, attention now shifts to the upcoming feature races of the day.
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