The competitive edge of the CALCUTTA RACES, Summer Meeting’s eighth day came to the fore in Race 4, The Oakmead Handicap Div I, a Class IV contest over 1400m held at 04:00 PM on Friday, 27th March, 2026. Cigar Galaxy (J: P. Trevor, T: Aashay Doctor) delivered a polished performance to secure top honours, racing in the distinguished silks of Mrs Rina Mahindra, Ms Tarshia Dutta, Mr Atul Ishwardas Chordia, Mr Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mr Rakesh Narayan Wadhwa & Mr Jehan Jehangir Sataravala.
In what shapes the Kolkata race result 27 March narrative, the contest unfolded at a steady early pace before gradually building into a tactical battle in the straight. Cigar Galaxy travelled comfortably through the early stages, positioned just off the leaders, before P. Trevor timed his challenge to perfection. Once asked for an effort approaching the final furlong, the gelding responded with a sharp turn of foot, asserting dominance and pulling clear to seal the race with authority.
Jimmy Bee (J: Darshan N, T: Sabeel Shariff) ran a commendable race to finish second, staying on gamely but unable to match the winner’s decisive acceleration. Most And More (J: A.A. Vikrant, T: Rajesh Narredu) secured third after a late effort, keeping on steadily to complete the placings in a competitive finish.
With this race concluded, attention now turns to The Oakmead Handicap Div II, scheduled for 04:30 PM, where another closely-matched field is set to take centre stage.
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