The fourth race on the card at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club’s Spring Meeting — The Rasalas Handicap — produced a decisive performance as MARCOLINI landed the Class IV contest over 1400 metres on Wednesday, 25th February, 2026. Run at 03:30 PM, the race catered to horses rated 21–46 (rated 1–26 eligible), and MARCOLINI delivered a polished effort under Imran Chisty to secure top honours for trainer B Mahesh. Owned by Mrs S Dhanalakshmi & Mr Mridul Krishen Sharma, the winner showed grit and balance in a competitive field, adding a notable chapter to the Kolkata race result 25 february card.
From a well-measured break, MARCOLINI settled comfortably just off the early pace as the field sorted itself out along the backstretch. Chisty kept his mount relaxed approaching the turn, conserving energy while tracking the leaders within striking distance. As the field straightened for home, MARCOLINI responded smartly when asked for an effort, quickening between rivals before asserting inside the final furlong. The mare sustained run proved decisive, edging clear under confident handling to seal the verdict.
SURPRISE FANTASY, ridden by Suraj Narredu and trained by Neil Darashah, ran a determined race to claim second, staying on resolutely in the closing stages. Third place went to KEITARO, with Vinod Shinde in the saddle for trainer Rutherford Alford, the pair keeping on gamely to complete the frame in a tightly contested finish.
With The Rasalas Handicap concluded, attention at the Calcutta races now turns to the upcoming The Mossy Bear Handicap, scheduled for 04:00 PM, as the Spring Meeting continues to gather momentum.
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