Capt Jamshed Appoo shot into limelight in the last decade as a leading race horse owner with a string of good horses which made an immediate impact on Indian racing. One of his earliest purchases, Lady Moura won a bagful of graded races, went to Singapore to race there and came back as a broodmare and proved her worth at the stud farm by foaling the multi-classic winning Sweeping Success and graded race winner and champion sprinter Lady One.

Iceberg who raced in his colours is the dam of the current leading four-year old filly in the country, Icebreaker who has already won two classics. Jamshed Appoo was also Steward and Committee member of Royal Western India Turf Club last year. Appoo is also the sponsor of several races at different racing centres. Thus the profile of Captain Jamshed Jimmy Appoo is that of an all rounder who has made his mark in Indian racing in all aspects of the sport. Added to that his horses always run to potential and this trait also has won him many admirers. Capt Jamshed Appoo is a welcome addition to the list of leading owners who have made an impact on racing in India by their positive contribution in all aspects of the sport.More...