The third race on the card, The Euphrates Cup, a 1200m contest for three-year-old horses, lit up proceedings at the Calcutta Races Summer Meeting, Seventh Day on Thursday, 26th March 2026, with Saiko delivering a crisp and professional performance at 04:00 PM. In what will stand out in the Kolkata race result 26 March roundup, Saiko (J: Suraj Narredu) powered home for trainer Vijay Singh, racing in the colours of Mr Vikram Bachhawat rep M/s Bachhawat Farms Pvt Ltd, Mr Pramod Kumar Jalan, Mr Nihar Dugar & Mr Vivek Choudhary.
The race unfolded at a genuine early tempo, with the field well-bunched through the opening stages before Suraj Narredu gradually positioned Saiko into striking range. Responding fluently when asked for an effort, the colt quickened smartly inside the final furlong, asserting superiority with a decisive burst to settle the outcome in authoritative fashion.
Argento (J: P. Trevor, T: Aashay Doctor) chased gamely to claim the runner-up berth, keeping on without quite matching the winner’s finishing kick. Fifty Shades (J: Sah Farid Ansari, T: B Mahesh) produced a steady late effort to secure third, ensuring a competitive finish behind the leading pair.
With this contest concluded, attention now turns to the upcoming Romantic Memories Handicap at 04:30 PM, where another intriguing clash awaits on an engaging Kolkata card.
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