The second race of the Calcutta Races, Monsoon Meeting Tenth Day — The Tenno Sho Cup — lit up the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) on Sunday, 28th September 2025. A Class I contest for horses rated 95 and above, the 1200m sprint at 12:30 PM saw Black Eagle (J: Vishal Bunde, T: B. Rajender Reddy) storm to an authoritative win. Racing in the silks of owner Mr. Faiz Adam, the six-year-old bay horse stopped the clock at 1:12.029, underlining his class and speed in decisive fashion.
Breaking smartly from the gates, Black Eagle settled into a stalking position before unleashing a powerful burst inside the final furlong. Jockey Vishal Bunde timed the move to perfection, guiding the seasoned sprinter past his rivals with a commanding surge that left no doubt about the result. Trainer B. Rajender Reddy’s preparation shone through as the horse displayed both sharp acceleration and resilience to secure the Cup.
The runner-up spoils went to Clifford (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Neil Darashah), who ran a brave race to finish just behind in 1:12.512. Hot on his heels came Supreme Grandeur (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Patrick Quinn), narrowly securing third with a finishing time of 1:12.565, highlighting the close battle among the top contenders.
With The Tenno Sho Cup concluded, anticipation now builds for the afternoon’s third race, The Shivalik Showers Cup, scheduled for 1:00 PM, as racing fans eagerly await the next chapter of action at RCTC.
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