Veteran trainer Altaf Hussain handed away this afternoon at Pune, after a quick sickness. He was 61 years outdated and is survived by his spouse, son, and daughter.
He obtained his Trainer’s licence in 1985 and saddled two again to again winners of the Indian Derby via Desert Warrior (1990) and Starfire Girl (1991).
During his coaching profession spanning greater than three a long time he received a complete of 650 (together with Graded) races.
“Extremely sad to lose our veteran trainer Altaf Hussain,” stated Mr. Ram Shroff, Chairman, Stewards of the RWITC, to The Hindu. “He was an extremely courteous and a very successful trainer. Condolences to the family and he will be greatly missed.”
“I am very sad and distressed and shall miss him very much. He was a nice person and may his soul rest in eternal peace,” stated Mr. Zavaray Poonawalla.
