The Royal Calcutta Turf Club is set to host an exhilarating racing event on Friday, March 28, 2025. The race card features six thrilling races, with the prestigious Setaflame Cup headlining the day, offering a prize purse of Rs. 10,00,000.
The day will commence with the Zelda Handicap, followed by the Red Chief Handicap, Upguards Handicap, Meg Merrilies Handicap, and conclude with the Partisan Handicap. The Setaflame Cup, the feature race, is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM over a distance of 1200 meters. The top contenders include WHIRLWIND, ridden by jockey R. Vaibhav and trained by Sanjay Kolse, owned by Bachhawat Farms Pvt. Ltd. & Partners. COOL DADDY, with jockey A. Prakash and trained by B. R. Reddy, is owned by Praveen Kumar Katakam & Partners. CORTADO, guided by jockey P. Trevor and trained by Aashay Doctor, is owned by United Investments & Partners. STAR PRIDE, ridden by jockey Hindu Singh and trained by Aashay Doctor, boasts syndicate ownership. KEITARO, with jockey Imran Chisty aboard and trained by Rutherford Alford, is owned by Cherie Sports Pvt. Ltd. & Sumit Mazumder, while POLKI, ridden by jockey Vinay Jaiswal and trained by B. Mahesh, is owned by Tushar Gupta. The race record stands at 01:09.65, set by ROMANTIC FIRE (2006).
The Zelda Handicap, a 1400-meter race, kicks off the day at 3:00 PM with a total prize purse of Rs. 3,00,000. The race record was set by SIEGE COURAGEOUS (2024) at 01:22.521. The Red Chief Handicap, covering 1100 meters, follows at 3:30 PM with a prize purse of Rs. 3,00,000, with LA DOMINATE (2024) holding the record at 01:04.014. The Upguards Handicap, also a 1100-meter contest, starts at 4:00 PM with Rs. 5,00,000 up for grabs, with LA DOMINATE (2024) once again holding the record at 01:04.014. The Meg Merrilies Handicap, a longer 1600-meter race at 5:00 PM, offers Rs. 5,50,000 in total prize money. The race record stands at 01:34.800, set by WHOMAKESTHERULES (2018). The event will conclude with the Partisan Handicap, a 1600-meter race at 5:30 PM with Rs. 4,00,000 in total prize money.
This prestigious event features top-class horses, skilled jockeys, and seasoned trainers, making it a must-watch spectacle for racing enthusiasts. The competition is expected to be fierce, with elite contenders vying for victory in each race. With past records on the line and significant prize money at stake, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club Race Day promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for racing fans.
The Royal Calcutta Turf Club is set to host a thrilling race day on March 28, 2025, featuring six high-stakes races. The Setaflame Cup, the highlight of the day, boasts a prize purse of Rs. 10,00,000 and will see top contenders battle over 1200 meters. The race card also includes the Zelda Handicap, Red Chief Handicap, Upguards Handicap, Meg Merrilies Handicap, and Partisan Handicap, each showcasing elite horses, jockeys, and trainers. With past race records set to be challenged, this event promises to be a spectacular experience for racing enthusiasts. Don’t miss the action!
