Race 7 of the Spring Meeting at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, The Alterio Cup, a Class III contest over 1400 meters for horses rated 41-66 (with 21-46 rated horses eligible), delivered a thrilling finish on Wednesday, 25th February 2026 at 5:00 PM. Sea Eagle (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Neil Darashah) secured a commanding victory for owners M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd, Mr Hemant Dharnidharka, Mr Anjan Kumar Rangaraj, and Mr Kishore Reddy, timing the race to perfection and thrilling the crowd. The Kolkata race result 25 February highlighted Sea Eagle’s tactical speed and well-timed acceleration, making this a memorable feature of the day.
From the start, Sea Eagle settled just behind the pace, conserving energy as the leaders set a steady tempo. Entering the final stretch, Suraj Narredu angled the runner forward with precision, producing a decisive burst that carried Sea Eagle past the field to claim a clear victory, demonstrating tactical intelligence and finishing strength.
Impressive Annie (J: R S Bhati, T: Aashay Doctor) ran a solid race to finish second, while Blue God (J: P Tejeshwar, T: B Rajender Reddy) took third, rounding out a competitive podium in an exciting contest.
Earlier in the day, racing had already offered plenty of action. Lahina kicked off the meeting with a win in The Silver Handicap over 1200 meters for owners Dr Pushkaraj B Thakur and Mr Sabeel Shariff, followed by Dancing Queen and Royal King in second and third. The Eastern Air Command Cup saw Laguna Seca claim first for M/s Cairnhill Stud Farm Pvt Ltd and M/s Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd, with Cigar Galaxy and Conjurer completing the podium. Abhicandra triumphed in The Indian Air Force Cup for Mr Vikram Bachhawat rep M/s Bachhawat Farms Pvt Ltd, while Marcolini won The Rasalas Handicap for Mrs S Dhanalakshmi and Mr Mridul Krishen Sharma.
Afternoon action continued with Blinky Bill taking The Mossy Bear Handicap for Mrs Kokila E and Mr Kevin Joseph Manuel, and Gold Empire powering home in The Calcutta St. Leger for Mr Teja Gollapudi, Mr Daulat Chhabria, M/s So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd, and Mr Mukul A Sonawala, ensuring a day full of competitive finishes.
With The Alterio Cup concluded, attention now shifts to the next races of the day, promising further high-stakes action and tactical battles as the Spring Meeting progresses at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club.
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