Racing in India is a legacy of the British Raj. Though it is well documented that the British were always serious in the business of efficiently running the Empire, they invariably found time for sport and recreation, and wherever they went, they created the necessary infrastruc-ture for its pursuit.....The year 1935 may be taken as representing the real commencement of organized Indian Thoroughbred breeding as it is in that year that records of foalings were first kept by the Keeper of the Indian Stud Book.

Anil Mukhi who is one of India's leading blood stock agents, has followed the sport keenly. He is also a race horse owner and has written extensively on racing in Indian publications. He gives a historical perspective to the evolution of racing in India over the years, the drawbacks and what needs to be done to take it ahead.