The SPRING MEETING’s second day at Kolkata unfolded with an electric start as Race 1, The Aashna Handicap Div II, a Class IV contest for horses rated 21–46 (rated 1–26 eligible), was run over 1100 metres at 3:00 PM on Saturday, 14th February 2026. Immortal Beauty (J: P. Trevor) delivered a sharp and decisive performance to claim top honours for trainer Ritesh E. K, clocking 1:06.904. Owned by Mr Koushik Dutta, the winner showed early speed and sustained determination to stamp authority on the sprint.
The Kolkata race result 14th february opener set the tone for an afternoon that promised both pace and precision. Breaking alertly from the gates, Immortal Beauty was swiftly into stride, securing a prominent position along the rails. P. Trevor judged the fractions to perfection, allowing the mare to travel comfortably before asking for her effort approaching the final furlong. When challenged, she responded with a telling burst, holding her line under pressure to keep her rivals at bay inside the final 100 metres.
HONEY CAKE (J: R S Bhati, T: Shyam S Habbu) chased gamely throughout and closed late, finishing a narrow second in 1:07.022. MEMPHIS (J: M S Deora, T: Javed Khan) kept on steadily to secure third in 1:07.350, ensuring a competitive finish among the placed runners.
With the curtain raised in brisk fashion, attention now shifts to the afternoon’s marquee contest, The Calcutta Million (2025–26) (Grade III), scheduled for 3:30 PM, where the stakes — and expectations — climb significantly.
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