The Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) came alive this Friday, November 7, as trainers and jockeys prepared for a day of high-octane racing and pulse-pounding finishes. A hush fell over the crowd as PRINCESS PEACH’s jockey leaned into the stirrups at the first sprint, while trainers exchanged last-minute words of encouragement, a mix of hope and nerves palpable in the air. The Calcutta race card November 7 is set to deliver excitement, skill, and memorable finishes.
Race 1 – THE CHIOS HANDICAP
Class V | 1100 m | ₹3,00,000 | 1:45 PM
A sharp opening sprint promises fireworks. PRINCESS PEACH (Mukesh Kumar / P. Quinn) is expected to set a brisk early pace, while ASTON ROYCE (Prashanth Thapa / N. Darashah) and HORUS THE GREAT (Vishal Bunde / Sabeel Shariff) loom as strong challengers. CASHABAN, ARTEMIS ZELDA, and DIAMOND GOLD complete a field ready for a nail-biting finish.
Race 2 – THE CAPTAIN MORGAN HANDICAP
Class IV | 1100 m | ₹4,00,000 | 2:15 PM
ENOLA HOLMES (Abhishek Mhatre / N. Darashah) may track the pace to perfection, while SEA OF CHARM (Vinay Jaiswal / B. Rajender Reddy) and TRES BIEN (R. Vaibhav / J. Khan) will be looking to pounce in the final furlong. CYRENAICA and MARCOLINI round out a compact and competitive field.
Race 3 – THE TANGAROA HANDICAP
Class III | 1100 m | ₹5,00,000 | 2:45 PM
The sprinters LORD VADER (Arul J H / B. Mahesh) and MORANO (Antony Raj S / Aashay Doctor) are expected to battle for early supremacy. DONA SIENNA, ALDILA, FAST APPROACH, and FRESH HOPE will provide the challenge, promising a fast and thrilling race.
Race 4 – THE DALKEITH HANDICAP
Class III | 1600 m | ₹5,00,000 | 3:15 PM
A test of stamina and strategy, the mile contest sees AEROPOLI (Imran Chisty / Aashay Doctor) potentially dictating the tempo. MULTIVERSE (P Tejeshwar / B Rajender Reddy) and TRUE FAITH (Arul J H / N Darashah) could mount late challenges, while JAHZARA, GALWAY GIRL, and NO WORRY are poised to make their mark.
Race 5 – THE DELHI RACE CLUB (1940) LTD. CUP
Class I | 1600 m | ₹7,50,000 | 3:45 PM
The feature race of the day showcases high-class milers in a tactical contest. THIRD AVENUE (P Tejeshwar / Arti Doctor) is the standout, while SATIVUR (Imran Chisty / Rutherford Alford) and RAFFAELLO (Antony Raj S / Aashay Doctor) are expected to challenge fiercely. KING OF MAFIA and KING LOUIS complete a field brimming with potential for a dramatic finish.
Race 6 – THE NOT MUCH HANDICAP
Class II | 2000 m | ₹5,50,000 | 4:15 PM
The closing test over 2000 meters demands stamina and timing. GOOD DEEDS (Nikhil Naidu / Rajesh Narredu) and MAIN STREET (Antony Raj S / Arti Doctor) will aim for well-timed surges. GREAT GUNS, SNOWPIERCER, STORMY OCEAN, and NATURAL GRACE round out a field where endurance will be key.
Friday’s RCTC card promises a blend of explosive sprints, strategic mile races, and stamina tests over longer distances. With leading trainers like AASHAY DOCTOR, N. DARASHAH, and RUTHERFORD ALFORD in action, alongside star jockeys IMRAN CHISTY, YASH NARREDU, and ANTONY RAJ S.
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