The curtain came down on the CALCUTTA RACES, WINTER MEETING – FIRST DAY in fine style as Lavish Girl captured Race No. 11 – The Multitude Cup Div II, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21–46 (rated 1–26 eligible), over 1100 metres at 4:30 PM on Thursday, 1st January 2026. Bringing the Calcutta race result 1 jan narrative to a compelling close, Lavish Girl (J: Suraj Narredu) delivered a sharp and professional performance for trainer Vijay Singh, stopping the clock at 1:06.206.
Racing in the colours of Mr Joydeep Paul rep M/s Abhyagama Hospitality LLP, the winner showed pace and poise when it mattered most, asserting her authority in the closing stages.
Settled prominently through the early part of the sprint, Lavish Girl travelled smoothly under a confident ride before Suraj Narredu asked her to quicken inside the final furlong. The response was immediate, as she lengthened stride smartly to pull clear and seal the verdict with authority.
Princess Peach (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: Patrick Quinn) ran on gamely to finish second in 1:06.343, keeping the winner honest throughout, while Cashmere Silk (J: Vishal N. Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff) stayed on resolutely to take third in 1:06.712, completing the frame in a competitive finish.
Earlier on the card, the Winter Meeting’s opening day set a lively tempo right from Race No. 1, where Live It Love It made a winning start in The So Amazing Cup Div I, with Mukesh Kumar guiding the Aashay Doctor-trained runner home in assured fashion.
Speed again dominated Race No. 2 – The So Amazing Cup Div II, as Epic Play proved too strong over the sprint trip under Suraj Narredu for trainer Neil Darashah, confirming consistent form.
Middle-distance honours in Race No. 3 – The Academy Gold Cup Div I went to Romping Home, who showed determination and balance under Suraj Narredu for Deepesh Narredu, holding rivals safely at bay.
The competitive theme continued in Race No. 4 – The Academy Gold Cup Div II, where Aperol delivered a resolute performance under Gaurav Singh for trainer B. Rajender Reddy, asserting superiority in the closing stages.
That successful combination struck again in Race No. 5 – The Goodfellas Cup, with Golden Glow producing a strong finish to emerge on top, confirming the yard’s excellent form on the day.
Sprint action returned in Race No. 6 – The Astounding Cup Div I, as Polka Dot quickened smartly under Mukesh Kumar for trainer Aashay Doctor, proving decisive when pressure was applied.
Momentum carried into Race No. 7 – The Astounding Cup Div II, where Ghirardelli showed class and consistency, Suraj Narredu steering the Neil Darashah-trained runner to a convincing win.
The day’s feature for Indian-bred talent, Race No. 8 – The Deepak Khaitan Memorial Indian Produce Stakes, saw Luther stamp his authority with a polished effort under Suraj Narredu for Neil Darashah, drawing clear to enthusiastic applause.
Stamina and grit were on display in Race No. 9 – The Calcutta Bookmakers’ Association RCTC Gold Vase, where Main Street stayed on strongly under M. S. Deora for trainer Arti Doctor, outpointing a competitive field.
The penultimate event, Race No. 10 – The Multitude Cup Div I, set the stage perfectly for the finale, with Resplendence producing a decisive turn of foot under Suraj Narredu for Rajesh Narredu, rounding off another top-class success.
With a full card of competitive racing now in the books, attention shifts to the upcoming highlights of the Winter Meeting, promising more quality action and headline performances at Kolkata Race Course. For complete results, stories, and daily updates, stay tuned to RaceBuzz.