The concluding race of the afternoon, Race 6 – The Bright Law Handicap (Class III: Horses rated 61–86, rated 41–66 eligible), run over 1400 metres on Thursday, 26th March 2026 at 05:30 PM, saw Fable produce a polished performance to bring the curtain down on the day’s racing. In what stands as a defining moment within the Kolkata race results 26 March, the Aashay Doctor-trained runner, expertly guided by P. Trevor, powered home to secure victory for owners M/s Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd.
Positioned tactically through the early and middle stages, Fable travelled smoothly under P. Trevor, who ensured the runner conserved energy before unleashing a well-timed challenge in the straight. Once asked for an effort, Fable responded fluently, quickening decisively to settle the issue and assert superiority in the final furlong, rounding off the day with authority.
Romping Home, ridden by Hindu Singh and trained by Deepesh Narredu, finished second after staying on gamely, while Merlet, under Imran Chisty for S. Waheed, secured third with a steady late run.
Earlier in the day, the card commenced with the 1100-metre The Alamito Handicap at 03:00 PM, where Moneycatcher delivered the opening success for jockey Darshan N and trainer Shafiq Khan, racing in the silks of Mr Mohammed Shakeel, Mr Rustom E Daroga & Mr Shafiq Khan, while Diamond Gold and Lahina filled the minor placings. The momentum continued into Race 2, The Brave Patriach Handicap over 1400 metres, as Italian Gold provided another winner for Shafiq Khan, with Imran Chisty in the saddle for owner Mrs Sabra Begum, ahead of Pyrgos and Midnight Star.
The competitive Euphrates Cup (1200m) at 04:00 PM saw Saiko emerge on top under Suraj Narredu for trainer Vijay Singh, representing a prominent ownership group, while Argento and Fifty Shades chased home in the placings. Race 4, The Romantic Memories Handicap over 1100 metres, witnessed Dona Sienna score impressively, giving Suraj Narredu another success for trainer Bharath Singh, with Watch My Stride and Sabar finishing second and third respectively.
The penultimate contest, The Tug Of War Handicap (1600m) at 05:00 PM, produced a strong staying performance from Lochs And Glens, who struck for Suraj Narredu and Neil Darashah, racing for a large ownership syndicate, while True Faith and Garth completed the frame.
With Fable’s commanding finish bringing proceedings to a close, the seventh day of the Summer Meeting wrapped up on a high note, leaving racegoers looking ahead to the next set of contests at Kolkata with growing anticipation.
