The competitive narrative of the Kolkata race result 9 January took a decisive turn in Race No. 4, The Fortune Cup, as Togo delivered a polished performance in the Class III contest (Horses rated 41–66, 21–46 eligible) over 1600 metres at 2:30 PM on Friday, 9 January 2026, during the Calcutta Races – Winter Meeting (Second Day). Ridden with assurance by Suraj Narredu and trained by Neil Darashah, Togo clocked 1:39.269, asserting control when it mattered most for owners Mr Enrico R Piperno, Mr Prateek Bhalotia, Mr Vivek Choudhary, Mr Prashanth Sharma, Mr Simarpreet Singh & M/s Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt Ltd.
Settled into a smooth rhythm through the early and middle stages, Togo travelled comfortably before being angled out in the straight. Narredu timed his challenge to perfection, asking the gelding to lengthen stride inside the final furlong. The response was immediate, with Togo forging ahead decisively and maintaining momentum to the line, showcasing both stamina and tactical speed over the mile.
The runner-up honours went to Don`TStopTheMusic (J: Vishal N Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff), who stayed on resolutely to finish in 1:39.714, keeping the winner honest throughout the closing stages. Close behind, Magnifico (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: Aashay Doctor) finished strongly to secure third place in 1:39.744, underlining the tight margins that defined the finish.
With The Fortune Cup settled in fine style, attention now shifts swiftly to the upcoming The Malpensa Cup, scheduled for 3:00 PM, promising another engaging chapter in an action-packed afternoon at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club.
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