MAHINDAR SINGH RATHORE

  ASLAM KADER – THE POCKET-SIZED DYNAMO WHO BECAME A LEGEND The Indian racing fraternity is draped in sorrow with the passing of Aslam Kader, the man affectionately known as the Pocket-Sized Dynamo. The fearless and flamboyant rider, who captured the imagination of racing fans across the nation, breathed his last on Thursday afternoon, 9th October 2025, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was 63. Born to ride and destined for greatness, Aslam began his remarkable journey in 1979, quickly rising through the ranks with his rare blend of skill, instinct, and courage. By 1984, he had become a household name — a jockey whose very presence in the saddle sent a thrill through the stands. For over two glorious decades, he ruled the turf with his unmatched artistry, his career eventually spanning more than 1,700 wins, including over 80 Classics — a record that cements his place among the immortals of Indian racing. Kader’s hallmark was his power-packed finishes — he could conj...

  WELL-PLANNED FAVOURITES DEBACLE ROCKS MYSORE RACES The 9th day of the Mysore Monsoon Season (Friday, 3rd October 2025) witnessed one of the most disgraceful and shameful episodes in recent racing history, when the two leading fancies in The Meerut Plate (Race No. 59) were both rendered helpless — not by racing merit, but by sheer manipulation. The firm favourite LIVE THE DREAM and the second favourite CONNECTING DOTS — both strongly supported in the betting ring — were virtually robbed of their chances through highly suspicious saddle mishaps that conveniently occurred in tandem, ensuring that the public, who reposed their faith in the horses, were left high and dry. The saddle on CONNECTING DOTS shifted forward well before the final turn , climbing over the withers and leaving the rider in a precarious and unsafe position. In an even more shocking turn of events, the saddle of LIVE THE DREAM slipped back completely , leaving the jockey a mere passenger, unable to gu...