Winter racing continues at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) as the Kolkata Race Cards 9 January stage a competitive seven-race midweek programme scheduled for Friday, 9 January 2026. The card is headed by the Kamilah Handicap, a Class II contest over 2000 metres carrying the highest prize money of the afternoon at Rs.5,50,000.
Supporting races range from Class III to Class V, with distances stretching from a sharp 1100 metres to a stamina-testing 2400 metres. Prize money across the meeting varies from Rs.3,00,000 to Rs.5,50,000, offering a balanced test of speed, stamina, and tactical awareness throughout the day. Racing gets underway at 1:00 PM.
Opening contest sets the tone – 1:00 PM
The afternoon begins with the Agostine Handicap, a Class V event for horses rated 1 to 26, run over 1100 metres for a total purse of Rs.3,00,000. The sprint places emphasis on early pace and positioning, with Elusive Ranger, Memphis, Sensations, Horus The Great, Midnight Star, and Diamond Gold forming the opening field.
Step up in distance for the second race – 1:30 PM
The Acrider Handicap follows as another Class V contest, this time over 1600 metres and also worth Rs.3,00,000. With the additional distance introducing a stamina element, Carnation, Divine Gift, Corsair, Righteous, and Schwarzenegger line up in what is expected to be a tactically run race.
Class rises in the feature Kamilah Handicap – 2:00 PM
The Kamilah Handicap represents the highest-grade contest on the card. This Class II race for horses rated 61 to 86 is contested over 2000 metres for Rs.5,50,000. Golden Warrior, Natural Grace, Ruling Star, and Whirlwind headline the feature, which is likely to be run at a solid and sustained tempo.
Competitive middle-distance action – 2:30 PM
Next is the Fortune Cup, a Class III handicap over 1600 metres with prize money of Rs.5,00,000. True Faith, Magnifico, Queen Anula, Togo, Don’tStopTheMusic, and Cortado make up a competitive field in a race that blends pace with finishing strength.
Staying test comes to the fore – 3:00 PM
Stamina becomes the key factor in the Malpensa Cup, a Class IV handicap over 2400 metres for Rs.4,00,000. Black Diamond, Oromelo, Garth, Sanaya, and Made In Heaven contest the longest race of the afternoon, where rhythm and endurance are expected to play decisive roles.
Violin Handicap divisions close the card – 3:30 PM & 4:00 PM
The meeting concludes with two divisions of the Violin Handicap, both Class IV races for horses rated 21 to 46 and run over 1400 metres, each carrying prize money of Rs.4,00,000. Division I features Only Dreams, No Worry, Cashable, Enchanting, Paulite Warrior, and Strong Tlaons.
Division II brings together Brave Majesty, Immortal Beauty, Sporting Trainer, Cash N Run, Desert Charm, and Track Striking, rounding off the seven-race programme on a competitive note.
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