The Royal Calcutta Turf Club will feature a concise six-race lineup on 18th December, 2025. The programme offers a balanced mix of handicaps across different classes and distances, with racing set to start at 01:30 PM and wrap up by 04:00 PM. Races will span from Class V contests up to a Class I feature sprint.
The afternoon card will be staged on the Calcutta track and will carry prize money totals that reflect a balanced mid-season schedule, with opportunities for both developing runners and established performers.
The meeting will open with THE AMALITA HANDICAP, a Class V contest for horses rated 1 to 26 over 1600 metres. Scheduled for 1:30 PM and worth Rs.3,00,000, the race will include MADE IN HEAVEN, MACCHIATO, JET, DUBAI PRINCE and LAHINA, with stamina expected to play a key role over the mile.
At 2:00 PM, THE ALADANCER HANDICAP will continue Class V action over 1200 metres. With a total purse of Rs.3,00,000, the sprint will bring together HERMES, STAR PRIDE, CASHABAN, SURPRISE FANTASY, MOGAMBO, A WINK ANNDA SMILE and DIAMOND GOLD in what should be a closely matched field.
The quality will rise at 2:30 PM with THE BOUNTIFUL TREASURE HANDICAP, a Class II race for horses rated 61 to 86 over 1100 metres. Carrying prize money of Rs.5,50,000, the contest will feature THOUSAND WORDS, OUTLANDER, LA DOMINATE, VAL D`ARAN, KAY STAR, STAR CONCEPT and AARINI, several of whom have shown consistent speed at this trip.
The feature event of the day, THE STAR SUPERIOR CUP, will be run at 3:00 PM. This Class I sprint over 1200 metres is open to horses rated 81 and above and will be worth Rs.7,50,000. The line-up will include BLACK EAGLE, BLACKSTONE, CLIFFORD, KING OF MAFIA, RAFFAELLO, PLUTO and KNOTTY BLUSH, setting the stage for a high-class dash among proven performers.
At 3:30 PM, THE MISS X O LENCE HANDICAP will cater to Class III runners rated between 41 to 66 over 1400 metres. With Rs.5,00,000 on offer, the field will consist of THIS IS GOLD, DANCE ALONG, CLEVER HANS, IMPRESSIVE ANNIE, OH MY DARLING, OVER THE LINE, RAISSA and ALDILA, many of whom are expected to appreciate the intermediate distance.
The card will conclude at 4:00 PM with THE SPATS COLOMBO HANDICAP, a Class IV event for horses rated 21 to 46 over 1400 metres. Worth Rs.4,00,000, the closing race will feature SEA EAGLE, CORTADO, WONDERFUL, NORTHBOUND, DUBAI KING, QUEEN OF MAFIA and ADEYA.
Across the afternoon, the Calcutta Race Cards 18 December will offer a structured programme that balances competitive handicaps with a clear class progression, providing a solid platform for assessing current form at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club.
The Calcutta Race Cards on 18 December promise an action-packed day at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, featuring six exciting races that will keep racing fans on the edge of their seats.
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