The competitive third race of the afternoon at the Calcutta Races, Summer Meeting – Third Day on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, saw Polka Dot deliver a determined performance to land The Andropov Handicap, a Class V contest for horses rated 41–66 (21–46 eligible) run over 1400 metres at 03:30 PM. Ridden with assurance by P. Trevor, the Aashay Doctor-trained runner justified support and powered home strongly to secure victory for the ownership group comprising Mrs Menaka Gupta, Mrs Rina Mahindra, M/s Arion Horse Co Pvt Ltd, Mr Marthand Singh Mahindra, M/s Deciding Factor LLP, Mr Hemang Devendra Doctor, Mr Kaushal Kumbhat, Mr Chandrakanta Kankaria, Mr Viral Devkumar Doctor and Mr Achuthan Siddharth.
For followers tracking the Kolkata race result 11 March, the race unfolded as a steadily run contest before building into a decisive sprint in the straight. Polka Dot travelled comfortably through the early stages, with P. Trevor positioning the filly within striking distance of the leaders. When the field turned for home, Trevor asked for an effort and the response was immediate, the winner quickening smartly to assert authority in the closing stages and seal the race in confident fashion.
Dubai Ruler (J: Hasib Alam, T: Patrick Quinn) stayed on well to claim the runner-up spot, chasing the winner throughout the latter part of the straight, while Anigraha (J: Hindu Singh, T: Vijay Singh) finished third, keeping on gamely to secure minor honours behind the leading pair.
With the race completed and the crowd already looking ahead, attention now turns to the upcoming Indian Gold Vase, scheduled to be run at 04:00 PM, which promises another intriguing chapter in the afternoon’s Kolkata racing programme.
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