Mysuru: In a significant moment, Turf Authorities of India (TAI) posthumously inducted the late Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar into its Hall of Fame and the award was received by his wife, Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, at the Turf Authorities of India (TAI) Racing Excellence Awards Ceremony in Mysuru on Saturday (Oct. 24) evening.

At the ceremony, the contribution of Zavaray S. Poonawalla to Indian horse racing received special recognition, 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.

Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of Mysore Royal Family receiving the ‘Hall of Fame Award’ from K.T. Balakrishna on behalf of her husband (late) Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar’s induction to the Hall of Fame at TAI Racing Excellence Awards Ceremony in Mysuru on Oct. 24.

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.

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.