The final race of the first day at the Calcutta Races, Autumn Meeting, delivered an electrifying spectacle as the 6th Race, The Bold Chieftan Handicap, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21-46 (rated 1-26 eligible), unfolded over 1100 metres on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at 04:15 PM. Kerrygold (J: Arul J H, T: Neil Darashah) stormed home for Ms. Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Amitesh Singh, recording a decisive winning time of 1:06.685 and marking a memorable conclusion to the day’s racing.
Racing prominently from the outset, Kerrygold displayed tactical brilliance and a well-timed burst of speed in the final furlong, shrugging off challengers with ease. Maintaining a smooth rhythm throughout the 1100-metre dash, the winner’s combination of stamina and acceleration proved too much for the field, as Arul J H guided the horse with poise and authority to the line.
Bundle of Charm (J: MD Imran, T: Sabeel Shariff) ran a gutsy race to finish second in 1:06.797, staying close to the leader and keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. Oishika (J: R S Bhati, T: Shyam S Habbu) closed strongly to take third in 1:06.808, rounding out a thrilling top-three finish with barely a stride separating the runners.
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