The second race of the Calcutta Christmas Meeting Extra Day, THE ALADANCER HANDICAP, saw Class V horses rated 1 to 26 contest the 1200m sprint on Thursday, 18th December 2025 at 2:00 PM. In a performance that combined speed and composure, Cashaban (J: Vishal N Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff) delivered a decisive win for owner Mr Koushik Dutta, stopping the clock at 1:14.719. Race fans looking for the latest Calcutta race result 18 December were treated to an exciting display of tactical racing.
Cashaban settled in a prominent position from the outset, tracking the early pace with patience. In the home straight, Vishal N Bunde angled the filly beautifully to find clear running, allowing Cashaban to accelerate past rivals and claim the lead decisively in the final furlong. The filly’s well-timed surge underlined Shariff’s training acumen and Bunde’s tactical awareness.
The runner-up honours went to Surprise Fantasy (J: Prashanth Thapa, T: Neil Darashah), who ran on strongly to finish just a length behind in 1:14.815. Diamond Gold (J: A Prakash, T: Rutherford Alford) closed well for third, completing the 1200m in 1:14.999, rounding off a tightly contested podium.
Attention now swiftly turns to THE BOUNTIFUL TREASURE HANDICAP, scheduled for 2:30 PM, which promises another thrilling test of speed and stamina on the Calcutta turf.
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