The sixth day of the Autumn Meeting at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club delivered a thrilling spectacle in Race 5 – The Own Opinion Handicap, held over 1400 metres at 3:00 PM on Sunday, 23rd November 2025. In a commanding performance, Charismatic, the 3-year-old chestnut gelding, surged to victory under the confident hands of jockey Antony Raj S., clocking a sharp 1:24.905 for trainer Prasanna Kumar and securing a memorable win for his connections. This result added further excitement to what is already being widely discussed as a standout afternoon in the Calcutta Races Result November 23 coverage.
The race unfolded with electrifying pace from the break, producing a tense tactical battle through the backstretch. Charismatic travelled smoothly in mid-division, conserving energy before making a decisive forward move entering the final bend. Displaying maturity and acceleration beyond his age, he powered through the straight with a commanding stretch run, seizing control inside the last furlong and drawing away with confidence to secure the win.
Bharat, the 4-year-old dark bay gelding, fought hard in pursuit under jockey Mukesh Kumar for trainer Aashay Doctor, but despite his determined effort, he settled for the runner-up position in 1:26.209. Finishing third was Star Concept, the experienced 5-year-old chestnut gelding, guided by jockey Imran Chisty for trainer Deepesh Narredu, stopping the clock at 1:26.801 and holding off late challengers in the final strides.
With results from The Own Opinion Handicap setting the tempo for the remainder of the afternoon, attention now turns to the upcoming feature contests on the card, promising more high-stakes racing and dramatic finishes at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club.
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