The final race of the day at Calcutta Races Autumn Meeting, Sunday, 16th November 2025, saw the 7th race—The Cambridge Handicap Div II, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21-46 over 1400 metres—deliver an electrifying finish. HERMOD (Jockey: Vinod Shinde, Trainer: Rutherford Alford), racing in the colours of Mrs Manju Mazumder & M/s Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd, stormed past the field to secure a commanding win in 1:27.146, capping off a memorable day of racing.
From the start, Hermod maintained a prominent position, tracking the pace set by early leaders. Demonstrating sharp acceleration in the home straight, Vinod Shinde expertly guided hermod to overtake challengers with authority, leaving no doubt about the outcome. The gelding’s balance, timing, and finishing burst highlighted both the jockey’s tactical precision and the trainer’s meticulous preparation.
AMAZE AND INSPIRE (J: R S Bhati, T: Shyam S Habbu) fought valiantly to hold second, finishing in 1:27.811, while VENENO (J: Hasib Alam, T: B Rajender Reddy) closed strongly for third in a tightly contested 1:27.813, rounding out a thrilling finale where the top three were separated by mere fractions of a second.
With The Cambridge Handicap Div II concluding the Autumn Meeting’s fifth day, racing enthusiasts are encouraged to stay connected to RaceBuzz for live updates, expert analysis, and full coverage of Calcutta Races. The excitement continues as the city’s finest thoroughbreds gear up for the next series of high-stakes contests.
