The competitive edge of the afternoon card was on full display in Race 3, The Exotica Handicap, a Maiden Class III contest over 1200m at the Calcutta Races, Summer Meeting, Fifth Day on Thursday, 19th March, 2026. In what will feature prominently in the Kolkata race result 19 March roundup, CORTADO (J: P. Trevor) delivered a composed and timely victory for trainer Aashay Doctor, representing the ownership of Miss D Pasari & Mr C K Pasari rep M/s United Investments, Mr Vishal Doctor & Mr Kamal J Doctor rep Deciding Factor LLP, M/s Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd, Mr Hemang Devendra Doctor, Mr Nihar Dugar & Mr Rajesh Sarda.
Breaking well and settling into a handy position, Cortado travelled smoothly through the early stages as the field sorted itself out over the sprint trip. Turning for home, P. Trevor angled the gelding into clear running, and once asked for an effort, Cortado responded gamely—quickening decisively to assert his authority in the final furlong and put the race beyond doubt.
CLEVER HANS (J: Varun, T: Vikash Jaiswal) finished a determined second after staying on steadily in the closing stages, while TYCOONIST (J: Sah Farid Ansari, T: Vikash Jaiswal) secured third, keeping on without quite matching the winner’s finishing burst.
With this race concluded, focus now shifts to the upcoming The Artwork Handicap at 03:45 PM, where another competitive contest awaits on an engaging afternoon of racing at Calcutta.
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