On February 13th Thursday, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) will witness a thrilling day of racing, with seven highly competitive events lined up. The most prestigious race of the day is The Calcutta Million (Gr.3), a 1,600-meter event exclusively for three-year-old horses. This much-anticipated race boasts a total prize purse of Rs. 20,40,000, with the winner set to receive Rs. 10,20,000. The field includes Kyoto, Magnifico, Multi Success, and Pantazi. These top contenders are trained by Neil Darashah, Aashay Doctor, Rajesh Narredu, and Sanjay Kolse, respectively. Jockeys P. Trevor, R. Vaibhav, Suraj Narredu, and Yash Naredu will guide their mounts in this keenly contested battle, set to take place at 3:45 PM.
Another high-stakes event is The Brave Dancer Cup, a 2,000-meter race for Class 2 horses rated 61-86. With a total prize pool of Rs. 5,50,000, the winner will claim Rs. 3,02,500. The lineup features Amber Knight, Great Guns, Dandi Satyagraha, and Wonderful, trained by Rajesh Narredu, Aashay Doctor, B. Mahesh, and Rutherford Alford. Jockeys Nikhil Naidu, R. Vaibhav, L. Alex Rozario, and Kirtish Bhagat will be vying for victory in this endurance-testing event at 3:15 PM.
The day begins at 1:45 PM with The Astounding Handicap, a Class 5 sprint over 1,100 meters for horses rated 1-26. With a total prize fund of Rs. 3,00,000 and Rs. 1,65,000 for the winner, this race will feature Dancing Queen, Phenomenal Lady, Sporting Trainer, and Dubai King. These horses are trained by Vikash Jaiswal, Rutherford Alford, Vikash Jaiswal, and Shafiq Khan. Jockeys R. Shelar, Kirtish Bhagat, Vinay Jaiswal, and K. Nazil will be aiming for a strong start to the day.
At 2:15 PM, The Soultline Handicap (Div. 1) will take center stage, covering 1,100 meters for Class 4 horses rated 21-46. The total prize purse stands at Rs. 4,00,000, with Rs. 2,20,000 for the winner. The field consists of Fresh Hope, Marcolini, Zucardi, and Sicily, trained by B. Rajender Reddy, Vikash Jaiswal, Dr. Anil Kumar, and Rajesh Narredu. Jockeys Imran Chisty, Arul J H, Vivek G, and Shezad Khan will battle it out for victory.
Following this, at 2:45 PM, The Soultline Handicap (Div. 2) will see another set of horses contesting over the same 1,100-meter distance, offering identical prize money. The runners include Star Concept, Jamaica, Moneycatcher, and Sea Salt Caramel. These horses are trained by Rajesh Narredu, Javed Khan, P. Quinn, and Aashay Doctor, with jockeys Suraj Narredu, Neeraj Rawal, P. Trevor, and P. Tejeshwar hoping to cross the line first.
Later in the day, The Magyar Handicap, a Class 3 race over 1,400 meters for horses rated 41-66, will be run at 4:15 PM. With a total prize pool of Rs. 5,00,000 and Rs. 2,75,000 for the winner, this race will feature Casha, Sea of Charm, Clever Hans, and Emperor Ashoka. These contenders are trained by Aashay Doctor, B. Rajender Reddy, Vikash Jaiswal, and Suraj Narredu, while jockeys Suraj Narredu, Yash Narredu, Shezad Khan, and R. Vaibhav will strive for supremacy.
The day concludes with The Arisen Handicap at 4:45 PM, a Class 4 race over 1,400 meters with a total prize purse of Rs. 4,00,000 and Rs. 2,20,000 awarded to the winner. The final lineup includes Italian Gold, Swift Lady, Star Justice, and Suparakiga. Trainers Rutherford Alford, Shafiq Khan, B. Rajender Reddy, and Nikhil Naidu will be looking to secure victory, with jockeys Vishal N Bunde, R. Manish, Imran Chisty, and Sabeel Shariff guiding their respective mounts.
With a mix of fast-paced sprints and stamina-testing long-distance races, today’s events at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club are set to deliver an unforgettable spectacle. Jockeys, trainers, and horses will be pushing their limits in pursuit of glory, and fans can expect thrilling finishes, strategic moves, and moments of racing brilliance throughout the day.
