The 8th race of the day at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, The Deepak Khaitan Memorial Indian Produce Stakes, a 1200m contest exclusively for 3-year-old horses, delivered a thrilling spectacle on Thursday, 1st January 2026, at 3:00 PM. In a performance that captured attention, Luther (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Neil Darashah) stormed home for owners M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd, Mr Kersi H. Vachha & Mr Mohammed Shakeel, clocking a time of 1:12.067. For racing fans tracking results, this Calcutta race result 1 Jan showcased a perfect blend of speed and timing.
From the break, Luther broke sharply from the gates, settling comfortably in mid-pack before making a decisive move approaching the final bend. Guided expertly by Suraj Narredu, he found racing room along the inside rail and unleashed a powerful burst in the final 200m, pulling clear of the field with authority and composure, proving why he is a rising star among the 3-year-olds.
Cosmology (J: A. Prakash, T: P. Shroff) stayed close for much of the stretch but had to settle for second, finishing in 1:12.167, just a neck behind the winner. Dreamflight (J: M S Deora, T: Vijay Singh) ran on strongly late to take third in 1:12.651, rounding off a tightly contested top three.
With Luther’s emphatic victory, all eyes now turn to the Calcutta Bookmakers’ Association RCTC Gold Vase at 3:30 PM, promising another exciting clash for the remainder of the day.
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