The opening contest of the afternoon, Race 1 — The Predator Handicap, a Class V event for horses rated 1–26 over 1600 metres — set the tone for an engaging Friday at the Calcutta Summer Meeting on 20th March 2026. In what will feature prominently in the Kolkata race result 20 March updates, ROYAL MEMBER delivered a composed and authoritative performance under Suraj Narredu to claim top honours. Trained by Javed Khan and owned by Mr Anand Chopra rep M/s Speedex Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr Pradeep Bagla, M/s Golden Goenka Commerce Pvt Ltd, Mr Devansh Binani & Mr Rishav Chaudhry, the winner justified support with a polished effort.
ROYAL MEMBER settled comfortably through the early stages as the field found its rhythm over the mile trip. Approaching the home turn, Suraj Narredu began to inch forward, positioning the gelding within striking distance. Once balanced in the straight, ROYAL MEMBER responded smartly, quickening decisively to assert control and pull clear in the final furlong, leaving rivals with little chance of mounting a late challenge.
CARNATION, ridden by Darshan N and trained by Neil Darashah, finished a game second after staying on steadily in the straight. PYRGOS, under Hasib Alam for trainer Aashay Doctor, secured third place with a respectable late effort, completing the frame behind the impressive winner.
With the day now underway, attention shifts swiftly to the next contest — The King’s Academy Plate at 03:15 PM — as the Calcutta card continues to build momentum.
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