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Thursday, Feb 17, 2005

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The clash of the legends

MUMBAI, FEB. 16. Mr. Sunil Jhangiani, Chairman, Marketing Committee of RWITC, told the newspersons that "we are pleased to have Dheeraj Group to sponsor the Eclipse Stakes Of India to be run at Mahalaxmi here on Sunday, February 20. Amongst the races that will be run that day the most exciting race is `The Clash Of The Legends'. This race will mark the return of two legendary jockeys i.e., Pesi Shroff and Aslam Kader to the saddle. However the race between the Mercedes Car and the Horse which was scheduled on this day has been cancelled''.

Mr. Mohit Lalvani, Member of the Board Of Appeal, also added that "this race will be a sprint race and will be flagged of by a celebrity at 3.35 p.m. There will be a draw of lots and that will be announced in the paddock before the first race. The horses that have been selected have a personal rivalry of their own going on. Sail Away trained by Nina Lalvani and Live Legend trained by Imtiaz Sait." Two Television sets will also be given away to punters on the Contest of Skill linked with the Totalizators. The Totalizator tickets of Win Pool of the Eclipse Stakes race of any value will be picked randomly for the lucky draw."

Mr. Khusroo N.Dhunjibhoy, Chairman, RWITC, said: "Personally, I am looking forward to seeing the two jockeys renew their rivalry once more.''

"A great concept and I'm looking forward to the race between two of India's greatest ex-jockeys and it's impossible to say who edged out who — may be Sunday will answer that question'' said Mr. Sunny Diwan, CEO, Dheeraj Group.

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