The opening contest of the day, Race 1 — The Regal Connection Handicap, a Class V event for horses rated 1-26 over 1200 metres, set the stage for an exhilarating Sunday at the Calcutta Races, Autumn Meeting, 16th November 2025. Amalfitana (Jockey: Gaurav Singh) delivered a commanding performance for trainer B Rajender Reddy and owner Mr Praveen Kumar Katakam, stopping the clock at 1:15.219 to secure a stylish win, marking a strong start to the day. This Calcutta race result November 16 highlights the mare’s poise and speed under competitive conditions.
Breaking sharply from the gates, Amalfitana settled just behind the early pace setters, conserving energy while keeping close contact with the leaders. Entering the final 200 metres, she unleashed a decisive burst of acceleration, effortlessly overtaking her rivals and leaving no doubt as to the winner as she crossed the finish line in authoritative style.
The runner-up spoils were claimed by N R I Fantasy (Jockey: Nikhil Naidu, Trainer: Sabeel Shariff), who stayed on strongly to finish in 1:15.524, narrowly missing out on victory. Godsend Divine (Jockey: Mustakim Alam, Trainer: Rutherford Alford) took third place in 1:15.825, rounding out a tightly contested podium and showcasing the competitive spirit of the opening race.
With the curtain lifted on the first race, attention now shifts to The Right Ahead Handicap at 01:30 PM, promising another exciting challenge for owners, trainers, and jockeys alike in the early stages of the Calcutta Autumn Meeting.
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