The opening contest of the afternoon, Race 1 — The Alamito Handicap, a Class V event for horses rated 1–26 over 1100 metres — set the tone for an engaging card on Thursday, 26th March 2026, at 03:00 PM. In what shapes up as a noteworthy Kolkata race result 26 March update, Moneycatcher delivered a sharp and decisive performance to land the spoils for trainer Shafiq Khan and jockey Darshan N, racing in the silks of Mr Mohammed Shakeel, Mr Rustom E Daroga & Mr Shafiq Khan.
Breaking alertly from the gates, Moneycatcher was positioned prominently from the outset, with Darshan N ensuring a smooth passage just off the early pace. As the field straightened for home, the mare responded gamely when asked for an effort, quickening with purpose inside the final furlong. Showing both determination and balance, Moneycatcher asserted authority in the closing stages to pull clear and secure a convincing victory.
Diamond Gold, ridden by Antony Raj S. and trained by Rutherford Alford, ran a creditable race to finish second after staying on steadily in the straight. Lahina, under Vishal N Bunde for trainer Sabeel Shariff, claimed third place, plugging on late to complete the frame.
With the curtain-raiser concluded, attention now shifts to the next contest on the card — The Brave Patriach Handicap at 03:30 PM — where another competitive field is set to line up as the Kolkata Summer Meeting gathers momentum.
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