The fifth day of the Calcutta Winter Meeting on Friday, 23 January 2026, saw Race 3, The Police Cup, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21–46 (rated 1–26 eligible), run over 1400 metres at 2:30 PM. In an authoritative display, Brave Majesty (Jockey: P. Trevor, Trainer: Neil Darashah) carried the colours of owner Mr. Neil Darashah to a convincing victory, stopping the clock at 1:25.774. For those following the Kolkata race result 23 January, Brave Majesty’s win marked a seamless and commanding performance that immediately caught the attention of punters and enthusiasts alike.
From the break, Brave Majesty positioned prominently in mid-division, biding time as the early pace settled into a steady rhythm. Entering the final 400 metres, Trevor urged the gelding forward with precision, and Brave Majesty responded with a decisive turn of foot, surging past rivals to claim the lead in the final strides. The combination of tactical patience and explosive finishing speed proved decisive in this tightly contested sprint.
The runner-up spot went to Sky Hawk (J: Vishal N. Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff), who stayed close throughout and finished strongly to complete the journey just behind the winner. Wonderful (J: Imran Chisty, T: B. Mahesh) closed late to secure third, ensuring the top three were clearly distinguished with Brave Majesty asserting dominance.
With The Police Cup concluded, the spotlight quickly shifts to The Zelda Cup, scheduled for 3:00 PM, promising another thrilling test of speed and strategy as the Kolkata Winter Meeting continues to deliver top-class racing drama.
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