The opening race of the Calcutta Christmas Meeting Extra Day on Thursday, 18th December 2025, saw Race 1 – The Amalita Handicap (Class V, 1600 metres) deliver an exciting start to the day. Made In Heaven, ridden by Mukesh Kumar for trainer Rutherford Alford and owned by M/s Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd, showcased an impressive turn of foot to claim victory, stopping the clock at 1:42.643. This performance made it a memorable start to the card, as highlighted in the latest Calcutta race result 18 December coverage.
From the break, Made In Heaven settled in a handy position just off the pace, biding time while the early leaders battled for supremacy. In the final 300 metres, Mukesh Kumar produced a decisive surge, guiding the winner to the front with authority and displaying a combination of balance and acceleration that proved too strong for her rivals.
The runner-up honours went narrowly to Macchiato (J: Vishal N Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff), who finished in 1:42.695 after a game chase throughout the stretch. Lahina (J: Arman Khan, T: Sabeel Shariff) completed the trifecta in 1:43.840, closing late to secure third place in a tightly contested finish.
With the Amalita Handicap concluded and the crowd still buzzing, attention now turns to The Aladancer Handicap, scheduled for 2:00 PM, promising another thrilling test of tactics and stamina in the Calcutta Christmas Meeting.
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