SOME years ago now I made a trip to India to see their racing and breeding industry and one of my most memorable visits was to Nanoli Stud, the home of Khushroo Dhunjibhoy and his charming wife Deepa. Khushroo and Deepa have enjoyed great success as owners and breeders at the farm which they set up in 1994.

With an emphasis on quality rather than numbers, they have enjoyed success in abundance and here we will be familiar with one of their star runners, the great Jacqueline. That daughter of King Charlemagne (Nureyev) was the champion three-year-old in India in 2009-10 and among her eight career success were victories in the Indian Derby, Oaks, 1000 Guineas and 2000 Guineas.