TAI Awards: Zavaray Poonawalla honoured with Legend of Indian Horse Racing award

K.T. Balakrishnan presenting an award to Cyrus Poonawalla for his outstanding contribution to the sport
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P. Trevor (Champion jockey).
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Pesi Shroff (Champion trainer).
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Ameeta Mehra (Champion owner).
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H.H. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar receives the Hall of Fame award for the (late) H.H. Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar’s induction to the Hall of Fame
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The contribution of Zavaray S. Poonawalla to Indian horse racing received special recognition at the Turf Authorities of India (TAI) Racing Excellence Awards ceremony in Mysuru on Saturday (Oct. 24) evening, when he was conferred with the prestigious ‘Legend of Indian Horse Racing’ award. The honour acknowledged his sustained contribution to the sport and his efforts to support its growth across the country.

The Poonawalla family’s association with thoroughbred breeding and racing has played a significant role in the development of Indian racing. TAI also honoured Cyrus S. Poonawalla for his outstanding contribution to the sport. He had recently received the ‘Outstanding Contribution Award’ from the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.

In another significant moment, TAI posthumously inducted the late H.H. Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar into its Hall of Fame. The award was received by his wife, H.H. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar.

Outstanding performers’ awards: Champion owner: Ameeta Mehra. Champion trainer: Pesi Shroff. Champion jockey: P. Trevor. Champion horse of the year: Ranquelino. Champion stud farm: Poonawalla Group of Stud Farms, represented by Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Zavaray S. Poonawalla and Simone Poonawalla Pandole.