Madras Race Club
Guindy, located within the bustling city of Chennai, is a hub of activity with millions of daily commuters passing through. At the heart of this vibrant area stands the Guindy suburban railway station, a pivotal transportation hub. Surprisingly, many frequent visitors to Guindy may remain unaware of the expansive Guindy Race Course situated in close proximity to the busy railway station and bus terminal. Only those who actively follow and partake in horse racing or have deep-rooted ties to the area are likely acquainted with the Guindy Race Course, which happens to be India's oldest. The origins of this race course trace back to 1777 CE when lands from the Velachery and Venkatapuram villages were designated for horse racing purposes, long before the official establishment of the club in 1837 CE. The course's history has been far from seamless. Racing events were irregular in the early years and even halted briefly during the threat of Hyder Ali's invasion of Madras. It w...