Pandu Khade (born 1923 in Vadgaon, Kolhapur District,

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– died 22 October 1999 in Kolhapur) was an Indian

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who played in India and abroad.

Career

Khade was based at the premier

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that comprised India's top

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, the

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, and the

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near

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. He rode many classic winners in the Indian

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, Indian

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, Indian Oaks and Indian St Leger. Khade also rode outside India accepting a generous offer from the Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda to ride for him in

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. He was the Maharajah’s retained jockey in India.

Death

Khade died in Kolhapur at the age of 76. He is survived by a son and daughter.Jockey Pandu Khade no more
''Indian Express'', 24 October 1999. Accessed 17 July 2010.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Khade, Pandu 1923 births 1999 deaths Indian jockeys People from Kolhapur district