Rashid Byramji

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Rashid Byramji
OccupationHorse trainer
Spouse(s)Dolly Nazir
Significant horses
Elusive Pimpernel

Rashid Byramji is a horse trainer, also known as "horse whisperer" of Indian horse racing. He obtained his doctorate degree from university of Glasgow, England for conditioning of horses.[1] He has trained both all time great horses seen on Indian turf, Elusive Pimpernel (22 of 23 starts)[2][3] and Squanderer (18 of 19 starts).[4] He was third generation professional and at the young age of 21 years got his licence from RWITC in May, 1955.[1] Byramji retired at the end of Bangalore winter season, in March 2017. His all-India record stands at 3170 wins including 230 classics, 10 Indian Derby winners and 12 Indian Invitation Cup winners. Byramji was crowned champion trainer 42 times in a career that started in 1956.[5][6][7][8][9]

Byramji, a resident of Bengaluru, is married to Dolly Nazir — a swimmer who competed in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.[10] His son Darius has also followed in his father's footsteps to be a horse trainer as well.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Sharma, S C (15 July 2019). "Most respectful, successful and greatest ever - trainer". www.indiarace.com. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Elusive". indiarace.com. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  3. ^ Foresee Multimedia Pvt Ltd (7 June 2017), Elusive Pimpernel, retrieved 20 May 2018
  4. ^ "A legend is no more". The Hindu. 20 May 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2018.[dead link]
  5. ^ "The Times Group". epaperbeta.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Trainer R R Byramji-www.indiarace.com". indiarace.com. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  7. ^ Winning Post (2 August 2016), Interview with Trainer Mr.R. R. Byramji, retrieved 23 May 2018
  8. ^ Winning Post (7 July 2013), The Winning Post, 5th July - A special episode dedicated to legendary trainer RR Byramji, retrieved 23 May 2018
  9. ^ "Legendary trainer Byramji feted at BTC". Deccan Herald. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  10. ^ "Dolly Nazir Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". 11 November 2014. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  11. ^ "Leaving behind a rich legacy". Deccan Herald. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2018.


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