In an exhilarating display of speed and timing, Race 7, THE IVANOE CUP, a Class III contest for horses rated 41-66 (with 21-46 eligible), unfolded over 1200m at the Calcutta Races, CHRISTMAS MEETING on Saturday, 13th December, 2025 at 3:30 PM. The race saw Victoria Cross (J: Vishal N Bunde, T: Neil Darashah) storm home in 1:13.101 to deliver a commanding performance for owner Ms Ameeta Mehra, adding another memorable win to her racing portfolio. This Calcutta race result 13 December highlighted her horse’s burst of pace and tactical acumen on the track.
From the gates, Victoria Cross maintained a strong, forward position, settling just off the early pace before unleashing a powerful finishing kick in the final 200m. The timing and acceleration were impeccable, allowing her to edge past the competition in the closing strides, asserting dominance in a well-judged ride by Vishal N Bunde.
Abhicandra (J: R S Bhati, T: Shyam S Habbu) finished a narrow second in 1:13.182, holding the winner in sight for much of the straight, while Dragon’s Gold (J: MD Sameer, T: Shafiq Khan) rallied late to secure third place in 1:13.435, ensuring a tightly contested podium.
With THE IVANOE CUP concluded, eyes quickly turn to the upcoming THE AVALANCHE STAR CUP at 4:00 PM, promising another thrilling chapter in this festive day of racing.
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