The 5th race of the Calcutta Races Autumn Meeting on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, saw The Aazish Cup, a Class II event for horses rated 61-86 (with 41-66 eligible), run over 1600 metres at 03:45 PM. In a display of timing and composure, Natural Grace (J: Akshay Kumar) surged to victory for trainer Neil Darashah. Racing in the colours of Mr Hemant Dharnidharka, M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd, and Mr Farhan Elvis Ahmed, the winner crossed the line in 1:40.359, showcasing speed and determination.
Settling mid-field early, the filly gradually advanced under Akshay Kumar’s guidance, making a decisive move approaching the final bend. With a strong burst in the home straight, she overtook the leaders and pulled clear in the closing 100 metres to secure a well-earned win.
Great Guns (J: R Vaibhav, T: Aashay Doctor) finished a close second in 1:40.519, keeping pressure on the winner throughout the stretch. Snowpiercer (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Patrick Quinn) ran a determined third in 1:40.589, rounding out a tightly contested top three.
With the race concluded, attention now turns to the Bold Chieftan Handicap at 04:15 PM, promising another exciting clash of speed and tactics.
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