RASHID BYRAMJI - Tributes

VASANT SHINDE, the only Indian jockey to have won over 100 Classics

RASHID BYRAMJI is the best trainer in the country. And I think I have more reason to say this. Everybody, his owners, riders - even his rivals would admit it. Give him good horss and see the Byramji magic.

Without him, I would not have achieved what I have achieved today. He is a tough task master. He shaped my career and though many give me credit for some of the big races that I have won, few people know about the excellent strategy worked out by Byramji.

ROBIN CORNER, one of the icons of Indian racing, with close to 2000 winners to his credit and currently a Stipendiary Steward with BTC

Rashid Byramji is not only a top class trainer but also a very fine human being. His exploits in racing speak more eloquently than any words of praise.

PADMANABHAN, one of India's leading trainer

Though he happened to be born in India, and presumably, resisted the temptation to train abroad, the fact is, Rashid Byramji is a world class trainer. As a trainer, he would have made an impact anywhere in the world.

He is an inspiration to other trainers. He is not a trainer who is content to sit at one centre and allow things to happen. He sets out in quest of Classics to other centres.It is this trait that has rubbed off an all of us.

PESI SHROFF, currently India's No 1 jockey

Rashid Byramji's greatest assets have been his grasp, intuition and understanding of horses. He is a thorough professional who is capable of getting the best out of his horses at the right time.

Byramji is a trainer for the big occasion with the perfect big match temperament.

In my short association with Byramji, I always appreciated him for giving his riders due importance. He handles jockeys with a great deal of tact. He is one who backs his jockeys to the hilt unlike some trainers who are quick to put the blame for the failure of a horse at the jockey's door. He has faith in his rider's ability and asks how he intends to ride, and instructs accordingly. He never hides the deficiencies or any problem with a horse, and this helps jockeys to ride with better understanding.