The CALCUTTA RACES, SUMMER MEETING’s eighth day on Friday, 27th March, 2026, gathered momentum with Race 2, The Nikita Handicap, a Class III contest for horses rated 61–86 (rated 41–66 eligible), run over 1600 metres at 03:00 PM. Delivering a polished performance, Xanthe (J: P. Trevor) powered home to secure victory for trainer S S Attaollahi, representing owner Mr C Aryama Sundaram. Those following the Kolkata race result 27 March would have noted the authority with which the winner stamped her class on the field.
Settled comfortably through the early exchanges, Xanthe travelled with purpose as the field approached the final bend. P. Trevor timed his challenge to perfection, easing the filly into contention before asking for her effort in the straight. Once in full stride, Xanthe responded impressively, quickening clear to take control and hold off all challengers with confidence.
Booster Shot (J: Nikhil Naidu, T: Ritesh E. K) ran a determined race to claim second, keeping the winner within range for much of the journey, while Togo (J: Vishal N Bunde, T: Neil Darashah) stayed on steadily to finish third, completing the frame in a competitive renewal.
With this race concluded, attention now shifts to the upcoming The Surfside Handicap at 03:30 PM, where another intriguing contest awaits on the afternoon card.