The fifth day of the Madras Racing Season 2025 kicked off with Race 1, The Amorous Knight Handicap, a Class V contest over 1600 meters for horses rated 00 to 25, four years old and above, held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM. In an authoritative display, KALLIPOS (J: Jitendra Singh, T: M M Uthaiah) delivered a commanding performance for owner Mr M P Biddappa, stopping the clock at 1:44.454 to claim a decisive victory in this tightly contested handicap.
Racing prominently from the start, KALLIPOS maintained a stalking position just off the pace before unleashing a decisive turn of foot in the final 400 meters. Displaying tactical awareness and a strong finishing burst, the winner pulled clear in the home stretch, asserting dominance over the field and leaving spectators impressed with the smooth, professional ride by Jitendra Singh.
FLOURISH (J: J. Chinoy, T: V Ajith Kumar) finished a close second in 1:44.916, shadowing the winner throughout and proving a persistent threat until the line. SAINTLY STAR (J: Koshi Kumar, T: B Suresh) rounded out the top three with a late surge to cross in 1:45.006, ensuring a tightly packed finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
With the applause still resonating from the opening race, attention now turns to the Revelation Handicap, scheduled for 2:40 PM, a race expected to challenge both speed and stamina as the Madras meeting continues to deliver thrilling action.
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