The sixth race of the Calcutta Races Autumn Meeting (Third Day) on Thursday, 6th November 2025 at the Kolkata Racecourse delivered a spectacular sprint battle in The Hilliard Cup, a Class I race for horses rated 81 and above (61–86 eligible), run over 1200 metres at 3:45 PM. Black Eagle, owned by Mr. Faiz Adam, produced a dazzling performance under jockey Aleemuddin for trainer B. Rajender Reddy, stopping the clock at 1:12.792 and capturing the prestigious cup in emphatic style. For readers following Calcutta race result november 6, this race delivered one of the most gripping finishes of the afternoon.
From the break, Black Eagle was sharply into stride and settled comfortably near the pace, travelling intensely while conserving energy through the first half of the contest. With superb judgement, Aleemuddin tracked the leaders and timed his challenge to perfection. Swinging into the home stretch, the pair quickened impressively, surging clear with a commanding burst that put the outcome beyond doubt inside the final 150 metres—a display combining tactical discipline and raw acceleration.
The runner-up position went to Misty (J: Hindu Singh, T: Aashay Doctor), finishing strongly in 1:12.980, keeping Black Eagle honest throughout but unable to bridge the final margin. King’s Retreat (J: P. Tejeshwar, T: B. Rajender Reddy) claimed third in 1:13.652, delivering a spirited effort to secure the remaining podium place in a tightly packed sprint finish.
With the excitement of The Hilliard Cup settling, anticipation now builds toward the next major feature of the afternoon — The Star Perfection Handicap, scheduled for 4:15 PM, promising yet another fiercely contested showdown as the Calcutta Autumn Meeting continues to captivate racegoers.
Stay tuned with RaceBuzz for continuing live coverage, post-race reports, and expert analysis from the remainder of the Autumn Meeting.
