The competitive edge of the Spring Meeting sharpened on Wednesday as Race No. 5, The Mossy Bear Handicap, unfolded at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club during the CALCUTTA RACES, Spring Meeting – Fourth Day, 25th February, 2026. Run over 1200 metres at 04:00 PM and framed for Class III horses rated 41-66 (with 21-46 eligible), the sprint produced a decisive winner in BLINKY BILL, who delivered a sharp and professional performance. Representing owners Mrs Kokila E & Mr Kevin Joseph Manuel, the Neil Darashah-trained runner proved strongest where it mattered most, stamping his authority on a tightly contested dash.
In what will go down as a notable Kolkata race result 25 february, BLINKY BILL travelled smoothly through the early exchanges before jockey Darshan N angled him into clear running at the top of the straight. The tempo was genuine throughout, with the field closely bunched turning for home. Once balanced, BLINKY BILL lengthened stride impressively, asserting inside the final furlong and holding firm under confident handling to seal the outcome in determined fashion.
CACHE, ridden by Gaurav Singh for trainer B Rajender Reddy, chased gamely but had to settle for second after looming as a threat in the closing stages. ALL TIME LEGEND, under Vishal N Bunde and prepared by Rutherford Alford, kept on steadily to claim third, ensuring the minor placings were well earned in a competitive Class III affair.
With The Mossy Bear Handicap settled, attention at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club now turns swiftly to the afternoon’s marquee attraction — THE CALCUTTA ST. LEGER (2025-2026), scheduled for 04:30 PM — a contest set to test stamina and class in equal measure.
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