Those of us who were fortunate to have watched the final of the mens singles at Wimbledon this year, would perhaps remember the words of Roger Federer at a post match interview. After a long and gripping match which lasted more than five hours and was decided on the last couple of points, Federer had said “Sports is a funny business. Unfortunately....there can only be one winner". While the fans of Federer had celebrated, those supporting Andy Roddick were crestfallen. They could only watch their hero, as he looked up at the skies and wept silently. The two players had treated the world to a spectacular battle on the centre court. One was reminded of all this while watching the final stages of The Kingfisher Derby, Bangalore (2009). The biggest race of the season ended with a thrilling win for Arjun Mangalorkar's Aboline. The bay colt led all the way and prevailed by a short head over Pesi Shroff's Jacqueline. The two brilliant horses travelled a mile and a quarter, raced alongside in the final furlong of this gruelling trip and had to be separated by a digital camera before the judge declared a winner. The Gods had apparently blessed Aboline on Sunday.
