Victoria Cross Claims RCTC’s Cadman Cup Glory
As the monsoon clouds lingered over the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC), the second race of the day, The Cadman Cup delivered a thrilling 1400-meter contest for horses rated 21–46. With total stakes of ₹4,00,000, including a winner’s purse of ₹2,20,000 and a cup worth ₹20,000, the stakes were more than just symbolic.
Rising to the occasion was Victoria Cross, who displayed both class and composure to seal the race in 1:26.615. Guided expertly by Neeraj Rawal, the horse responded well to every cue, pushing ahead in the final stages to take the win for trainer N Darashah. Owned by Ms. Ameeta Mehra, Victoria Cross’s performance was a textbook demonstration of pace control and finishing flourish.
Interestingly, Darashah nearly pulled off a stable double as Over The Line, piloted by Arul J H, gave an earnest chase and finished second, clocking 1:27.271. Veneno, with Vishal N Bunde up for trainer B Rajender Reddy, completed the frame in 1:27.364, holding off late pressure to secure third.
With Victoria Cross now setting the benchmark for middle-distance runners this season, attention swiftly pivots to the next challenge on the card, The Turf Hawk Handicap, where sprint specialists will be vying for supremacy.
Stay locked into RaceBuzz as the 2025 RCTC Monsoon Meeting continues to unfold with rich narratives and standout performances.
