A soft beam of winter sun slipped across the lawns of Hastings on Sunday morning Royal Calcutta Turf Club, setting a gentle tone ahead of an action-packed afternoon. Before the bustle of saddling and weighing-out began, a touching scene unfolded: a groom leaned his forehead against a young filly’s, whispering reassurance, while a jockey nearby shared a light laugh with stablehands as he checked girths and stirrups. It was a quiet reminder that behind every race lies a tapestry of care, trust, and anticipation.
Against this warm backdrop, the Calcutta race cards November 23 meeting features a well-balanced seven-race lineup offering variety and competitive depth for followers of the sport.
With sprinters sharpening their turn of foot, stayers eyeing the stamina test, and seasoned contenders stepping out alongside rising names, the stage is set for an engaging afternoon at Kolkata.
Race 1 – THE BERGAMO HANDICAP (1400m, Class V, 1:00 PM)
The opener sets a balanced tone, with HERMES, MADE IN HEAVEN, SCHWARZENEGGER, and MSG FANTASY generating encouraging trackside talk after fluent morning gallops. LAHINA, LINEUPANDCOLLECT, and DIAMOND GOLD deepen competitiveness early in the day.
Prize money: ₹3,00,000
Race 2 – THE VIBRANT HANDICAP DIV I (1200m, Class IV, 1:30 PM)
A lively sprint awaits, led by the composed OISHIKA, whose calm demeanor in paddock schooling has impressed observers. MARCOLINI, CHILILADY, CASCADE, and BLACK DIAMOND offer strong racecraft, while JEAN LAFETTE, SEA OF CHARM, PRINCESS PEACH, and STAR PRIDE round out an open field.
Prize money: ₹4,00,000
Race 3 – THE VIBRANT HANDICAP DIV II (1200m, Class IV, 2:00 PM)
This division looks equally tight, with IMPRESSIVE ANNIE showing notable fluency in recent workouts. ZAMBEZI, TRES BIEN, and MOST AND MORE appear well-primed, while SVIGGY, MONEYCATCHER, SPORTING TRAINER, QUEEN OF MAFIA, and JET hold progressive potential.
Prize money: ₹4,00,000
Calcutta Race Cards November 23 – Mid-Card Stamina Spotlight
Race 4 – THE DANCING COLOURS HANDICAP (2000m, Class IV, 2:30 PM)
The day’s only long-distance challenge demands tactical discipline. NORTHBOUND, MULTI SUCCESS, and COOL DADDY look suited to the trip, while POWER RACER, SANAYA, GLOBAL FASHION, and FORTUNE WARRIOR promise a strategic contest.
Prize money: ₹4,00,000
Race 5 – THE OWN OPINION HANDICAP (1400m, Class II, 3:00 PM)
A quality Class II lineup features BHARAT, who has reportedly impressed trackwatchers with a composed, well-timed gallop. SNOWPIERCER, STORMY OCEAN, CHARISMATIC, STAR CONCEPT, and TYCOONIST add depth to one of the headline races of the afternoon.
Prize money: ₹5,50,000
Race 6 – THE ROYAL WESTERN INDIA TURF CLUB LTD. CUP (1400m, Class I, 3:30 PM)
The feature event brings together polished contenders including KING’S RETREAT, RAFFAELLO, SUPREME GRANDEUR, CLIFFORD, and CHOPIN, all showing strong readiness in final workouts. KING OF MAFIA and BUCKLEY further strengthen a race expected to deliver a defining highlight.
Prize money: ₹7,50,000
Race 7 – THE EAGLE PINES HANDICAP (1400m, Class III, 4:00 PM)
The finale promises a spirited finish. PANTAZI has been moving attractively through the week, but CELTIC HARLEQUIN, DRAGON’S GOLD, and ABHICANDRA add strong challenge. DANCE ALONG, NORWEGIAN WOOD, TRUE FAITH, and GIMMLER ensure a competitive closing battle.
Prize money: ₹5,00,000
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