The opening race of the day at Madras Racecourse, The Elusive Pimpernel Handicap, a Class V contest for horses rated 00 to 25 and aged four years and over, provided an exciting start to the meeting on Friday, 10th October 2025. Run over 1400 metres at 2:15 PM, the event was dominated by Clean Slate under the guidance of Koshi Kumar. The winner, trained by P. Krishna and owned by Ms. Arvinth P Dhruv Kumar Futnani, impressed with a well-timed performance.
From the outset, Clean Slate broke alertly, securing a prominent position early in the contest. Koshi Kumar adopted a patient approach, conserving the horse’s energy before making a decisive move in the final stages. As the field turned for home, Clean Slate unleashed a powerful finishing burst, crossing the line ahead with authority. The victory set an exciting tone for this year’s Madras racing season.
Royal Tapestry (Jockey: Darshan N, Trainer: N Rupa) kept close company for much of the stretch and settled for second place, finishing strongly but unable to overhaul the leader. Flourish (Jockey: Akshay Kumar, Trainer: V. Ajith Kumar) produced a late rally to claim third, completing a competitive and thrilling opener for the day.
With the curtain raised by this exciting contest, attention now turns to the next race on the card, promising more action and drama at Madras Races 2025. Stay tuned with RaceBuzz for live updates and detailed coverage throughout the meeting.
Stay tuned with RaceBuzz for more live updates and thrilling results from Madras Races 2025.
