Pandu Khade

Pandu Khade (born 1923 in Vadgaon, Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, India – died October 22, 1999 in Kolhapur) was an talented Indian jockey who rode in India and abroad.[1][2][3]

Career

Khade was based at the premier Royal Western India Turf Club that comprised India's top racing circuit, the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Bombay, and the Pune Race Course near Pune Cantonment. He rode many classic winners in the Indian 1000 Guineas, Indian 2000 Guineas, Indian Derby, Indian Oaks and Indian St Leger.

Khade also rode outside India accepting a generous offer from the Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda to ride for him in England. He was the Maharajah’s retained jockey in India.[4]

Death

Khade died in Kolhapur at the age of 76. He was survived by a son and daughter.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Indian derby build-up: Big focus on jockeys". mid-day. 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  2. ↑ "The heady saga of Invitation Cup in Mahalaxmi". www.racingpulse.in. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  3. ↑ "Horse : Ramaswamy felicitated". The Hindu. 2008-01-05. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  4. ↑ "Khade, Pandu - jockeypedia5". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
  5. ↑ Jockey Pandu Khade no more, Indian Express, 24 October 1999. Accessed 17 July 2010.
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