Kolkata is bracing for an electrifying day at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club this Wednesday, September 10, 2025, where seven fiercely contested races promise high drama, big prizes, and roaring crowds. Trainers have been fine-tuning their runners for weeks, jockeys are hungry for glory, and the anticipation in the city’s racing fraternity is at fever pitch.
An Afternoon of Stakes, Speed, and Surprises
The 10th of September sets the stage for one of the season’s most action-packed race days, with the Calcutta Racecard featuring seven competitive contests scheduled from 1:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fans can expect fast finishes, tactical riding, and a handful of star colts making their mark ahead of the winter season.
The opener, The Immaculate Handicap (1:45 p.m., 1100m), welcomes a lively sprint among low-rated hopefuls for a purse of ₹3,00,000. Expect an early battle between Horus The Great (Arman Khan / Sabeel Shariff) and Mahlagha (Md. Imran / Vikash Jaiswal), while I Smell The Danger and Diamond Gold could spring late surprises.
The Arezzo Plate: Middle-Distance Specialists Eye the Prize
The second contest, The Arezzo Plate (2:15 p.m., 1800m), offers ₹4,00,000 and attracts seasoned stayers. Heart (P. Trevor / Deepesh Narredu) looks primed for a bold run, but Garth (Vivek G. / Aashay Doctor) and The Presence (Md. Sameer / Shafiq Khan) could pose strong threats, with Amalfitana lurking as a dangerous outsider.
The Exception Handicap: Stayers Ready for the Test
At 2:45 p.m., the stamina-testing Exception Handicap over 2000m promises fireworks among top-rated runners chasing ₹5,50,000. The stylish Stormy Ocean (Imran Chisty / Rutherford Alford) faces fierce competition from Great Guns (Vivek G. / Aashay Doctor), while Main Street (P. Trevor / Arti Doctor) remains the class act if the pace suits.
The Calcutta Colts Trial Stakes: Star Prospects in the Spotlight
The day’s feature event, The Calcutta Colts Trial Stakes (3:15 p.m., 1400m), boasts the highest prize money of ₹27,27,500 and a mouth-watering line-up of future champions. Pantazi (P. Trevor / Aashay Doctor) heads the market, but Gold Empire (Yash Narredu / Rajesh Narredu) is tipped to make a bold challenge. Cortado and Victoria Cross add further intrigue in what promises to be the race of the afternoon.
Stewards’ Cup: Class Meets Prestige
All eyes turn to The Stewards’ Cup (3:45 p.m., 1400m), a battle among seasoned campaigners for ₹13,92,000. Black Eagle (Vishal N. Bunde / B. Rajender Reddy) and Dubai Princess (P. Trevor / Patrick Quinn) bring class and form, while High Command (A. Ashhad Asbar / L.V.R. Deshmukh) could prove the spoiler with a late burst.
Super Sunrise Handicap Divisions Promise a Grand Finale
The penultimate race, The Super Sunrise Handicap (Div I) (4:15 p.m., 1200m), features a cracking field led by Light The World (P. Trevor / Aashay Doctor) and Mathangi (A. Ashhad Asbar / Dr. Anil Kumar). Watch out for Dr. Doom and Celtic Harlequin, both capable of turning the tables on form.
The curtain falls with The Super Sunrise Handicap (Div II) (4:45 p.m., 1200m), where Superlative (Md. Sameer / Shafiq Khan) will seek to stamp authority, but Rodrigo, Dona Sienna, and Wordsmith could make it a nail-biting finish to a thrilling day.
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