The second race of the day at the Calcutta Races, Monsoon Meeting — The Best of the Blues Handicap, a Class V contest for horses rated 1-26 over 1200 metres — produced an electrifying finish on Saturday, 20th September, 2025 at 2:15 PM. Swift Lady (J: Imran Chisty, T: Rutherford Alford) claimed a decisive victory for owners Mrs G Alford, Mr Pawan Choumal, Mr P Arvinth & Mr Rutherford Alford, stopping the clock at an impressive 1:15.165.
From the start, Swift Lady broke sharply from the gates, settling just off the pace before unleashing a powerful surge in the final 200 metres. Showing both composure and a keen turn of foot, she edged past the leaders with authority, leaving the crowd cheering as she crossed the line in front. The tactical ride by Imran Chisty maximized her mid-race positioning, ensuring she had a clear path in the home stretch.
Jean Lafette (J: Antony Raj S., T: B Mahesh) ran a determined second, finishing just 0.106 seconds behind in 1:15.271, while Diamond Gold (J: MD Azharuddin, T: Rutherford Alford) claimed third in 1:15.543, rounding out a tightly contested top three.
With the second race concluded, attention now turns to the third race — The Nightjar Handicap Div I, promising another test of speed and strategy as the Monsoon Meeting continues its thrilling eighth day.
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