Karthik Manu Menon (b 20000). Karthik Menon was a former equine assistant trainer to Tr.Vinesh Gaikwad at the ROYAL WESTERN INDIAN TRUF CLUB. He is currently working for one of the best trainers in India Mr. LVR DESHMUKH at Hyderabad since Feb 2021-till present.
Karthik got his interest and passion for horses from his family. The passion for horse racing is running down his bloodline. His grandfather late Tr.Janardan Gaikwad was a successful trainer at the ROYAL WESTERN INDIAN TRUF CLUB. His uncle late Tr.Vinayak Gaikwad was one of the best trainers in India who has one the best of the races including the most prestigious race The Indian derby. Karthik had the passion for horses since he shifted to Pune and started going with his grand father to the race course. Karthik dropped out of college to become a equine trainer. He has been to various racing clubs of India. He has been at the ROYAL CALCUTTA TRUF CLUB,MYSORE RACE CLUB,ROYAL WESTERN TRUF CLUB, and working at the HYDERABAD RACE CLUB at present. The first race he lead as a assistant trainer to Mr.LVR DESHMUKH was the most prestigious race of Hyderabad (THE HRC GOLCONDA DERBY).Karthik is looking forward to become a equine trainer and take over the Indian Equine racing Industry.