The action during the CALCUTTA RACES, Summer Meeting, Fourth Day on Thursday, 12th March 2026 gathered momentum in Race 2 – The Quasar Handicap, a Class V contest for horses rated 1–26 over 1600 metres, run at 02:30 PM. Rising to the occasion, Track Striking produced a determined performance under R Vaibhav to land the prize for trainer V Ajith Kumar, carrying the colours of Dr Murali Venkataswamy.
Early updates from the Kolkata race result 12 March confirmed that the mile contest had unfolded as a keen tactical battle, with several runners holding chances turning for home. Track Striking was positioned within striking distance through the early stages before Vaibhav gradually angled the gelding into contention approaching the final bend. Responding gamely when asked for an effort, Track Striking quickened inside the final furlong and asserted his advantage in the closing strides to secure a well-earned victory.
Dubai Prince, ridden by Darshan N and trained by Shafiq Khan, finished a solid second after keeping the winner honest through the straight. Soul Aquarian, partnered by M. S. Deora for trainer Javed Khan, stayed on to claim third place, completing the minor placings in a competitive renewal of the handicap.
With The Quasar Handicap decided, attention at the Kolkata track now turns to the upcoming The Whomakestherules Handicap Div I, scheduled for 03:00 PM, where another closely contested event is expected to keep the afternoon’s racing drama rolling.
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