The competitive edge of the Spring Meeting sharpened on Wednesday as Race 2, The Eastern Air Command Cup, unfolded at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club over 1400 metres. The Class III contest (Horses Rated 41–66, Rated 21–46 Eligible), run at 02:30 PM on 25th February 2026, produced a decisive performance from Laguna Seca, who delivered a polished display to claim top honours for owners M/s Cairnhill Stud Farm Pvt Ltd & M/s Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd.
In what will go down as a notable Kolkata race result 25 february, Laguna Seca travelled with purpose from the outset under jockey Hindu Singh, settling comfortably before asserting control at the right moment. Trainer Vijay Singh had his charge primed to perfection, and when the field straightened for home, the response was immediate. Quickening past rivals inside the final furlong, Laguna Seca sealed the contest with authority, stamping his class on the seven-furlong affair.
Cigar Galaxy, partnered by P. Trevor and trained by Aashay Doctor, ran on gamely to secure second, while Conjurer, with Antony Raj S. aboard for trainer Rutherford Alford, kept on steadily to finish third. The minor placings were hard-earned in a race that maintained a strong gallop throughout, though the winner always appeared to have matters in hand when it counted most.
With The Eastern Air Command Cup concluded, attention at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club now turns to the upcoming The Indian Air Force Cup, scheduled for 03:00 PM, as the Fourth Day of the Spring Meeting gathers further momentum.
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