Jendayi, trained by Pesi Shroff, has been installed as favourite for the HPSL Indian Derby to be run at the Mahalaxmi racetrack on Sunday. The champion trainer, in his earlier avatar as jockey, had won the Indian Derby a record eight times! As trainer, he will attempt to win his fourth Derby title on Sunday.

Shroff took a few minutes off from his busy schedule to speak to mid-day about the big event. Excerpts from the interview.