The curtain-raiser of the fourth day at Calcutta Races, Race 1 – The Cavalry Cup (Class V, 2000m) on Saturday, 17th January 2026 at 1:30 PM, saw Righteous (J: P. Trevor, T: Arti Doctor) deliver a polished performance for M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd, taking the honours in front of a cheering crowd. The early exchanges had punters talking as the favourite showed poise and acceleration that marked him out from his Class V rivals, ensuring that this Kolkata race result 17 January immediately caught the attention of racing enthusiasts.
Righteous broke well from the gates, settling into a prominent stalking position just off the pace. Midway through the 2000m trip, P. Trevor expertly angled him into clear running space, allowing him to unleash a decisive turn of foot in the straight. With every stride measured and authoritative, Righteous drew clear of his opponents in the final 300 metres to claim a convincing victory.
Runner-up honours went to Born To Be Spoilt (J: Vinod Shinde, T: Rutherford Alford), who stayed within striking distance throughout but could not match the winner’s finishing kick. Dubai Prince (J: M S Deora, T: Shafiq Khan) closed strongly to claim third, rounding out a competitive top three. The precise winning times kept the spectators on the edge, highlighting the tight margins separating the contenders.
With the first race concluded, eyes now turn to The Bengal Area Cup at 2:00 PM, promising another thrilling contest in this Winter Meeting.
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