The action during the CALCUTTA RACES, Summer Meeting First Day on Thursday, 5 March 2026, moved into a competitive phase with Race 5 – The Colombiana Handicap, a Class III contest for horses rated 61–86 (rated 41–66 eligible) run over 1600 metres at 04:30 PM. Delivering a confident and well-judged performance, Xanthe (J: Hindu Singh) powered home for trainer S.S. Attaollahi, giving owner Mr C Aryama Sundaram a satisfying victory in the mile event.
Early reports shaping the Kolkata race result 5 March indicated that the race would hinge on tactical positioning, and that prediction proved accurate as the field settled into a measured tempo through the early stages. Xanthe travelled comfortably within striking range under a patient ride from Hindu Singh before being angled into contention approaching the straight. Once asked for an effort, the Attaollahi trainee responded willingly, quickening smartly in the final furlong to assert control and secure the verdict with authority.
Booster Shot (J: Abhishek Mhatre, T: Ritesh E. K) stayed on gamely to claim the runner-up spot after mounting a sustained challenge in the closing stages. Mindful (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Deepesh Narredu) finished on steadily to complete the frame in third, ensuring the placings were settled by determined efforts from all three.
With another competitive handicap concluded, attention now turns to the upcoming The Dare To Dream Handicap, scheduled for 05:00 PM, where the evening’s racing promises further intrigue for followers of the Kolkata card.
Stay tuned to RaceBuzz as the action continues throughout the Calcutta Summer Meeting.