The fourth day of the Calcutta Autumn Meeting on Friday, 7th November 2025, delivered top-class action with the 5th race, The Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. Cup, a Class I contest for horses rated 81 and above over 1600 meters at 03:45 PM. King Louis (Jockey: Vishal N Bunde) produced a dominant performance for trainer Neil Darashah, racing in the colours of Mrs Esha Banerjee, Mrs Manju Mazumder, Mr Joydeep Datta Gupta, Mr Jeet Banerjee, Mr Achuthan Siddharth, Mr Sanjay Datta Gupta, Mr Ananda Bose, Mr Dipak Harshadrai Doshi & Mr Sanjay Ginodia, clocking an impressive 1:39.575. This Calcutta race result november 7 showcased the four-year-old’s tactical speed and composure, earning him a commanding victory.
Settling comfortably in mid-pack, King Louis bided his time before launching a decisive surge in the final 400 meters. Under Bunde’s expert handling, he found a clear path and accelerated effortlessly, taking the lead entering the straight and holding off all challengers with authority. The winner’s timing and composure marked him as a standout performer of the afternoon.
Sativur (J: Imran Chisty, T: Rutherford Alford) ran a determined race to finish second in 1:39.677, staying close to the leader for most of the home stretch, while Raffaello (J: Antony Raj S., T: Aashay Doctor) made a late push to claim third in 1:39.716, with all three top finishers crossing the line within fractions of a second.
With The Delhi Race Club Cup concluded, attention now shifts to the Not Much Handicap at 04:15 PM, promising another fiercely contested race as the Autumn Meeting continues to captivate racing enthusiasts.
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