In an electrifying display of stamina and strategy, Multiverse (J: Nikhil Naidu) emerged victorious in Race 2 – THE DESERT GOD CUP, a Class III contest for horses rated 41-66 over 2400 metres at the Calcutta Races, Winter Meeting – Third Day, Sunday, 11th January 2026, run at 12:30 PM. Racing in the colours of Mr. Aditya Kauts & Mr. B Rajender Reddy, Multiverse delivered a commanding performance that quickly caught the attention of punters and racing enthusiasts alike, marking a standout moment in the Kolkata race result 11 January coverage.
From the moment the gates opened, Multiverse positioned himself prominently, settling just off the early leader while conserving energy for the crucial stages. With a measured turn into the home straight, Nikhil Naidu urged the gelding forward, and the pair responded with a decisive burst, drawing clear of the pack and asserting control over the final 400 metres. Multiverse’s tactical awareness and finishing acceleration proved the difference in a field that had shown early promise of a tightly contested finish.
Vivaldi (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Vijay Singh) kept close tabs on the winner throughout and finished strongly to claim second, while Cascade (J: Varun, T: Vikash Jaiswal) closed late to secure third place, ensuring a tightly fought podium.
With THE DESERT GOD CUP concluded and Multiverse celebrated for his commanding victory, attention now shifts to Race 3 – THE ASLAM KADER MEMORIAL CUP, scheduled for 1:00 PM, promising another exciting chapter in Kolkata’s Winter Meeting.
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