The sixth race of the day at the Calcutta Races Winter Meeting, THE VIOLIN HANDICAP DIV I, Class III (Horses rated 41-66, rated 21-46 eligible), covering 1400m, delivered an exhilarating contest on Friday, 9th January 2026 at 2:00 PM. In a standout performance, ONLY DREAMS (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: Aashay Doctor) raced smartly to victory for owners Mr Enrico Piperno, M/s Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd, Mr Bal Krishan Agarwal, Mr Biswajit Sinha Roy, Mr Vishal Doctor, and Mr Kamal J Doctor representing M/s Deciding Factor LLP and M/s Equine Splendour Racing & Breeding Pvt Ltd, clocking a winning time of 1:26.843. This impressive display made for a memorable entry in the Kolkata race result 9 January coverage.
ONLY DREAMS settled in a prominent position early on, conserving energy while tracking the pace set by the front-runners. As the field turned for home, Mukesh Kumar timed his challenge perfectly, nudging the winner past competitors with a sustained burst of acceleration, leaving the rest of the field scrambling to respond. The mare’s tactical versatility and strong finish proved decisive over the 1400m distance.
The runner-up spoils went to PAULITE WARRIOR (J: Antony Raj S., T: Neil Darashah), who fought valiantly to finish in 1:26.933, just fractions behind the winner. GLOBAL FASHION (J: M S Deora, T: Vijay Singh) rounded out the top three, crossing the line in 1:27.108, ensuring a tightly contested finish among the leaders.
With The Violin Handicap Div I concluded to applause, attention now turns to THE VIOLIN HANDICAP DIV II, scheduled for 4:00 PM, which promises another thrilling test for both horses and jockeys in this competitive midweek meeting.
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