The fourth day of the Calcutta Autumn Meeting reached a thrilling climax with the 6th race, THE NOT MUCH HANDICAP, a Class II contest for horses rated 61–86, with 41–66 rated horses also eligible. Run over 2000 meters at 04:15 PM on Friday, 7th November 2025, the race saw Natural Grace (J: Vishal N Bunde, T: Neil Darashah) deliver a commanding performance for owners Mr. Hemant Dharnidharka, Ms. Manjri Horse Breeders’ Farm Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Farhan Elvis Ahmed, crossing the finish line in 2:16.114.
Natural Grace settled smoothly in mid-division before making a decisive move approaching the final bend. Timing her surge to perfection, she found a clear path and accelerated past the front runners, showcasing both composure and speed to claim a stylish victory. Her tactical awareness and stamina proved decisive in this competitive Class II field.
The runner-up honours went to Great Guns (J: Imran Chisty, T: Aashay Doctor), finishing just behind in 2:16.242, maintaining pressure on the winner throughout the final stretch. Good Deeds (J: Nikhil Naidu, T: Rajesh Narredu) stayed on strongly to grab third in 2:16.251, ensuring the top three were separated by mere fractions of a second.
With The Not Much Handicap concluding the day’s action, stay tuned to RaceBuzz for live updates and coverage of the upcoming feature races.
