Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Madras Race Club delivered a day packed with thrilling finishes, fierce competition, and moments that kept racing fans on the edge of their seats. The seven-race card highlighted emerging talent and seasoned performers alike, with every race telling its own story. Here’s a detailed look at the Chennai Race Results October 4, 2025 and the performances that defined the day.
Desert Warrior Handicap: Black Label Claims the Early Prize – 1:20 pm
The Desert Warrior Handicap for Class V runners (0 to 25) over 1200 meters set the pace for the day. Black Label, ridden by Sah Farid Ansari and trained by Fahad Khan, surged past the field to win in 1:16.288, earning the owners Dhruv Kumar Futnani and Gundala Suryanarayana a prize of ₹5,10,000. Dakshin Vijay, guided by A S Peter and trainer P Krishna, finished just behind, while Everwin, under Jitendra Singh and trainer J. Sebastian, took third place.
Black Diamond and Legacy Shine in Midday Contests – 2:00 pm
The Own Beauty Handicap (Class IV, 20–45) over 1400 meters witnessed Black Diamond, ridden by Yash Narredu and trained by Deepesh Narredu, capturing first place in 1:28.528. Owners M/S Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr Chetan Shantilal Shah, Mr Ashok Ranpise, and Mr S Raghu celebrated a prize of ₹6,12,000. Nozomi, under Mukesh Kumar and trainer Suraj Prasad Shaw, finished second, with Balgownie, ridden by Inayat and trained by J. Sebastian, completing the frame.
In the Rose Bowl Plate, at 2:40 pm for three-year-old maidens over 1400 meters, Legacy, again ridden by Yash Narredu and trained by Deepesh Narredu, narrowly beat Larissa and Golden Sabre to win in 1:29.249. The owners Villoo Poonawalla Racing & Breeding Private Ltd, Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd, Citoc Ventures Private Limited, and Rajeev Vasudeo Goenka pocketed ₹11,22,000 for the victory. Larissa, under P. Trevor and trainer S. S. Attaollahi, finished second, and Golden Sabre, guided by Darshan N and trainer R. Ramanathan, placed third.
Exhilaration Handicap: Maana Masters the Middle Distance – 3:20 pm
The 1800-meter Exhilaration Handicap (Class IV, 20–45) rewarded Maana, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by Darius Byramji, with a win in 1:55.022 and a prize of ₹6,12,000 for owners Ms Ameeta Mehra, Capt Jamshed J Appoo, and M/S So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd. Stablemate Blue Picasso, with Yash Narredu riding, finished second, while Blue Eyed Boy, under Darshan N and trainer R. Ramanathan, held third.
Frankel Cup Divisions: Sprint Thrills and Big Rewards – 4:00 pm
In the Frankel Cup Division I (Class II, 60–85) over 1200 meters, Don Carlos, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by S. S. Attaollahi, surged to victory in 1:13.124, earning M/s Five Stars Shipping Co Pvt Ltd, M/s DT Racing and Breeders LLP, and Mr Rama Seshu Eyunni ₹8,16,000. Rise Again, under Sah Farid Ansari and trainer Fahad Khan, finished second, and King’s Battalion, with Akshay Kumar riding and H. Zulquarnain training, took third.
Division II, at 4:40 pm over the same distance saw Proposed, ridden by Sah Farid Ansari and trained by R. Ramanathan, claim a narrow win over Mother’s Grace and Andorra in 1:13.485, bringing M/s Rapar’s Galloping Stars LLP Rep by Mr Rajendran’s won ₹8,16,000. Mother’s Grace, under Mukesh Kumar and trainer Suraj Prasad Shaw, finished second, while Andorra, guided by Vinod Shinde and trainer R. Ramanathan, completed the frame.
Chaitanya Chakram Handicap: Efficacy Seals the Finale – 5:20 pm
The final race, the Chaitanya Chakram Handicap (Class III, 40–65) over 1400 meters, saw Efficacy, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by S. S. Attaollahi, cross the finish line first in 1:26.783. The win secured a prize of ₹7,14,000 for owners Mr Daulat Chhabria, Mr Maloji Baburao Bhosale, and M/s A G Bloodstock LLP. Anigraha, under Hindu Singh and trainer Vijay Singh, finished second, with Element, guided by C. A Brisson and trainer J. Sebastian, taking third.
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