The action continued during the Calcutta Races, Summer Meeting – Fourth Day on Thursday, 12 March 2026, as Race No. 5 – The Abbeville Handicap, a Class III contest for horses rated 41–66 (rated 21–46 eligible) over 1600 metres, went off at 4:00 PM. Rising to the occasion with a determined late surge, Togo stormed to victory under Suraj Narredu for trainer Neil Darashah, delivering a polished performance for owners Mr Enrico R Piperno, Mr Prateek Bhalotia, Mr Vivek Choudhary, Mr Prashanth Sharma, Mr Simarpreet Singh & M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd.
For followers tracking the Kolkata race result 12 March, the mile-long handicap produced a competitive finish that showcased both tactical riding and a well-timed finishing effort from the eventual winner. The early stages saw the field settling into rhythm as several contenders vied for position through the backstretch. Approaching the bend, Togo was kept poised within striking distance by Narredu, who waited patiently before asking his mount for a decisive run in the straight. Responding gamely, the gelding quickened with authority in the final furlong, pulling clear in the closing strides to secure the race in convincing fashion.
Runner-up honours went to Cigar Galaxy, ridden by P. Trevor and trained by Aashay Doctor, who stayed on resolutely but found the winner finishing too strongly. Whirlwind, partnered by Darshan N and trained by Vijay Singh, completed the frame in third after keeping on steadily through the closing stages.
With The Abbeville Handicap decided, attention at the Kolkata track quickly turned to the next event on the card — The Mysore Race Club Ltd Cup, scheduled to be run at 4:30 PM, where another competitive field was set to line up as the afternoon’s racing momentum continued to build.
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