The Kolkata race result 3 March narrative found another compelling chapter as Race 5, The Sunray Handicap, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21–46 (rated 1–26 eligible), was run over 1600 metres at 04:00 PM during the CALCUTTA RACES, SUMMER MEETING, NINTH DAY, FRIDAY, 3RD APRIL, 2026. Rising to the occasion in fine style, Royal Member (J: Hindu Singh, T: Javed Khan) delivered a polished performance to secure top honours for owners Mr Anand Chopra rep M/s Speedex Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr Pradeep Bagla, M/s Golden Goenka Commerce Pvt Ltd, Mr Devansh Binani & Mr Rishav Chaudhry.
Settled comfortably through the early stages, Royal Member was ridden with patience as the field found its rhythm around the mile trip. Turning for home, Hindu Singh gradually angled the gelding into contention before asking for an effort at the right moment. Responding gamely, Royal Member quickened decisively in the final furlong, asserting superiority and drawing clear to clinch the contest with authority.
VERRAZZANO (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Ritesh E. K) ran a solid race to finish second, staying on well in the closing stages but unable to match the winner’s turn of foot. MIGHTY ZO (J: A. Ashhad Asbar, T: Rutherford Alford) completed the frame in third after making late headway.
With this race concluded, attention now shifts to The Punter’s Delight Handicap at 04:30 PM, where another competitive field is set to keep the Kolkata crowd engaged.