Kolkata race results 9 January saw an exciting finale as Race 7, THE VIOLIN HANDICAP DIV II, brought the Winter Meeting to a thrilling close. Contested over 1400m for Class IV horses rated 21–46 (with 1–26 eligible), the 4:00 PM race witnessed CASH N RUN (J: Vishal N Bunde, T: Sabeel Shariff) delivering a commanding performance for owner Mr Koushik Dutta, showcasing both speed and composure to cap off the day’s racing action.
From the start, CASH N RUN settled prominently in the early stages, tracking the pace before making a decisive move in the home stretch. With Vishal N Bunde expertly timing the final burst, the winner pulled clear in the final 200 metres, demonstrating a blend of stamina and acceleration that proved too strong for the rest of the field.
The runner-up spot went to MRS BRANDO (J: Vinod Shinde, T: Rutherford Alford), who fought valiantly throughout but finished just behind the winner. IMMORTAL BEAUTY (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Ritesh E. K) closed well in the final stages to secure third, rounding out an action-packed finish to the day.
Earlier in the day, Race 1, THE AGOSTINE HANDICAP (1100m), saw MEMPHIS (J: M S Deora, T: Javed Khan) triumph for owners Mr Anand Chopra rep M/s Speedex Livestock Pvt Ltd, Mr Sanjay Kumar Singhi, Mr Pankaj Goenka & Mr Gaurav Chokhany, with ELUSIVE RANGER and DIAMOND GOLD taking the minor placings. Race 2, THE ACRIDER HANDICAP (1600m), was captured by DIVINE GIFT (J: Antony Raj S., T: Vijay Singh) for M/s Rapar’s Galloping Stars LLP, while RIGHTEOUS and CARNATION finished second and third. In the 2000m THE KAMILAH HANDICAP, RULING STAR (J: R S Bhati, T: Deepesh Narredu) led home WHIRLWIND and GOLDEN WARRIOR for top honours.
The afternoon continued with THE FORTUNE CUP (1600m), where TOGO (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Neil Darashah) claimed victory for a syndicate of owners including Mr Enrico R Piperno, Mr Prateek Bhalotia, and others, followed by DON`TSTOPTHEMUSIC and MAGNIFICO. THE MALPENSA CUP (2400m) was dominated by BLACK DIAMOND (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Deepesh Narredu) for Dr Ram H Shroff & Mr Raj H Shroff rep M/s Stride Livestock Pvt Ltd, with GARTH and SANAYA rounding out the podium. Race 6, THE VIOLIN HANDICAP DIV I (1400m), saw ONLY DREAMS (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: Aashay Doctor) take a decisive win for Mr Enrico Piperno, M/s Sarainaga Racing Pvt Ltd, and partners, while PAULITE WARRIOR and GLOBAL FASHION finished second and third.
With the curtain drawn on the Winter Meeting’s second day, all eyes now turn to the upcoming feature races of the Calcutta Winter Meeting, promising more thrilling contests and top-class racing action. For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.