MUMBAI: Two years ago, jockey Nirmal Jodha was fighting for his life. On Sunday, he was fighting for the finish line. He won both THE races.
The 43-year-old, who battled third-stage colon cancer and dropped to just 27 kg during treatment, made a stunning comeback at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, guiding no-hoper Absolute Gorgeous past the winning post at The Star Shine Trophy.
“Though I have ridden around 300 winners in my 25-year career in the saddle, this one was the sweetest of them all,” Jodha told TOI.
