Cut away from the clangour of the streets, the verdant racecourse in Mahalakshmi is engulfed in soothing placidity. Inside it, the iconic Gallops — which re-opened in May after being shut for 10 days, having reached a settlement with the Turf Club, putting an end to a long legal battle — overlooks a picturesque setting. It must be a privilege for the time-strapped Mumbaikar to enjoy a hot cuppa inside the grandiose restaurant.