The sixth and concluding race of the afternoon at the Calcutta Racecourse, The Obelensky Handicap, a Class III contest for horses rated 41–66 (rated 21–46 eligible) run over 2000 metres, brought the curtain down on the Summer Meeting Second Day on Friday, 6 March 2026. Delivering a commanding performance, Duesenberg (J: Imran Chisty) surged clear in the straight to secure victory for trainer Shyam S. Habbu, stopping the clock at 2:07.018. Racing in the colours of Mr K. N. Dhunjibhoy and Mr Z. K. Dhunjibhoy, Ms Anosha Meyers rep. M/s Five Stars Shipping Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Mr Vispi R. Patel, the winner signed off the day with an authoritative success.
For followers tracking the Kolkata race results 6 March, Duesenberg’s effort stood out as a fitting finale to the card. Settled comfortably through the early stages, Imran Chisty allowed the runner to find a smooth rhythm before gradually improving position approaching the home turn. Once balanced for the run in, Duesenberg responded strongly to his rider’s urging, lengthening stride impressively in the final furlong to assert clear superiority over the field.
Magnifico (J: R. Vaibhav, T: Aashay Doctor) chased gamely but had to settle for second after attempting to close the gap in the straight, while Black Diamond (J: Vishal N. Bunde, T: Deepesh Narredu) stayed on steadily to secure third place and complete the frame.
Earlier in the afternoon, the day’s racing began with Simran’s Attitude claiming The Royal Mantle Handicap over 1600 metres at 2:30 PM, with Varun guiding the Vikash Jaiswal-trained runner to victory for owners Mrs Chhaya Jaiswal & Mr Tarak Singha Roy. Lochs And Glens (J: Nikhil Naidu, T: Neil Darashah) finished second ahead of Carnation (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Neil Darashah) in third.
The second race, The Adiella Handicap over 1100 metres, saw Phenomenal Lady deliver a strong performance under Vinod Shinde for trainer Rutherford Alford, carrying the colours of M/s Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd. Cashaban (J: Vishal N. Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff) ran on to finish second while Schwarzenegger (J: Sah Farid Ansari, T: Vikash Jaiswal) secured third.
Race three, The Obrigado Handicap over 1200 metres, went the way of Contessina, ridden by Darshan N and trained by Satish Narredu, racing for Dr Ram H. Shroff & Mr Raj Shroff rep. M/s Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr Ashok Ranpise, Mr Chetan Shantilal Shah, and M/s So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd. Ananta Sukha (J: Sah Farid Ansari, T: Vijay Singh) finished second while Honey Cake (J: Abhishek Mhatre, T: Shyam S. Habbu) completed the placings.
The feature contest of the middle part of the card, The Averoff Cup over 1600 metres, produced a confident winner in Banduk Wali, with Vinod Shinde partnering the Rutherford Alford trainee to victory for M/s Cherie Sports Pvt Ltd. Verrazzano (J: Vishal Bunde, T: Ritesh E. K) took second place ahead of Oh My Darling (J: Varun, T: Vikash Jaiswal) in third.
Race five, The Echoes of Light Handicap over 1200 metres, saw Shine score under Suraj Narredu for trainer Vijay Singh, racing for M/s Cairnhill Stud Farm Pvt Ltd & M/s Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd. Merlet (J: Imran Chisty, T: S. Waheed) finished second while Oishika (J: Abhishek Mhatre, T: Shyam S. Habbu) completed the top three.
With six competitive races concluded and Duesenberg’s decisive victory in the Obelensky Handicap bringing the programme to a close, the Summer Meeting’s second day at Kolkata Racecourse wrapped up on a lively note, leaving racing enthusiasts looking forward to the next fixture on the Kolkata racing calendar.