The seventh day of the Autumn Meeting at Calcutta Racecourse saw Race 2, The Alice Springs Handicap Div I, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21-46 (rated 1-26 eligible), run over 1600M at 2:00 PM on Saturday, 29th November 2025. In a performance that delighted racing fans, Whirlwind (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Vijay Singh) stormed home for owners Mr. Vikram Bachhawat rep. Bachhawat Farms Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Achuthan Siddharth, Mr. Hoshedar Carnac, Dr. Ram H. Shroff, Mr. Raj H. Shroff rep. Ms. Stride Livestock Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Tegbir Singh Brar rep. Ms. Sarainaga Racing Pvt. Ltd., clocking an impressive 1:38.756. This commanding display ensured Whirlwind’s name heads the Calcutta race result 29 November leaderboard.
From the start, Whirlwind settled comfortably mid-field under Suraj Narredu’s confident guidance, tracking the leaders before making a decisive move in the final 400M. Showing a sharp turn of foot and seamless acceleration, the winner surged past rivals, seizing the lead just inside the final furlong and maintaining composure to cross the line convincingly. The gelding’s tactical awareness and finishing strength marked a standout performance in the early afternoon card.
Paulite Warrior (J: Hindu Singh, T: Neil Darashah) finished a determined second in 1:38.938, staying on well but unable to match the winner’s late burst. Fortune Warrior (J: Gaurav Singh, T: B Rajender Reddy) secured third place in 1:38.953, rounding out a tightly contested top three separated by mere fractions of a second.
With Race 2 concluded, anticipation now shifts to The Alice Springs Handicap Div II, scheduled for 2:30 PM, where fans can expect another thrilling contest as the Autumn Meeting at Calcutta continues to deliver high-stakes excitement.
Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for more updates and the latest results from the Calcutta Races Autumn Meeting.
