The Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) returns with an electrifying Friday card on November 7. From early sprints to the prestigious Delhi Race Club Cup, the turf promises action, strategy, and drama. Here the complete details featuring all contenders, jockeys, trainers, and insights for each race.
Race 1 – THE CHIOS HANDICAP
Class V | 1100 m | ₹3,00,000 | 1:45 PM
The opening sprint is set to ignite the afternoon. Contenders include PRINCESS PEACH (Mukesh Kumar / P. Quinn), ASTON ROYCE (Prashanth Thapa / N. Darashah), HORUS THE GREAT (Vishal Bunde / Sabeel Shariff), CASHABAN (Nikhil Naidu / Sabeel Shariff), ARTEMIS ZELDA (Abhishek Mhatre / N. Darashah), and DIAMOND GOLD (Imran Chisty / R. Alford). Expect a fast tempo and a close finish, with PRINCESS PEACH looking to set the early pace.
Race 2 – THE CAPTAIN MORGAN HANDICAP
Class IV | 1100 m | ₹4,00,000 | 2:15 PM
A tightly contested dash with ENOLA HOLMES (Abhishek Mhatre / N. Darashah), SEA OF CHARM (Vinay Jaiswal / B. Rajender Reddy), TRES BIEN (R. Vaibhav / J. Khan), CYRENAICA (MD Imran / B. Mahesh), and MARCOLINI (Yash Narredu / B. Mahesh). ENOLA HOLMES is likely to track the pace and could prove decisive if timing her finishing kick well.
Race 3 – THE TANGAROA HANDICAP
Class III | 1100 m | ₹5,00,000 | 2:45 PM
This competitive sprint features LORD VADER (Arul J H / B. Mahesh), MORANO (Antony Raj S / Aashay Doctor), DONA SIENNA (R. Vaibhav / Bharath Singh), ALDILA (Arman Khan / R. Alford), FAST APPROACH (R S Bhati / S S Habbu), and FRESH HOPE (Hasib Alam / B Rajender Reddy). Expect a fierce battle for the early lead, with LORD VADER and MORANO looking poised to dominate if they break cleanly.
Race 4 – THE DALKEITH HANDICAP
Class III | 1600 m | ₹5,00,000 | 3:15 PM
The mile contest will test stamina and tactics. Contenders include AEROPOLI (Imran Chisty / Aashay Doctor), MULTIVERSE (P Tejeshwar / B Rajender Reddy), TRUE FAITH (Arul J H / N Darashah), JAHZARA (R Vaibhav / Bharath Singh), GALWAY GIRL (Antony Raj S / N Darashah), and NO WORRY (MD Azharuddin / R Alford). AEROPOLI may control the pace, while MULTIVERSE could challenge strongly in the final furlong.
Race 5 – THE DELHI RACE CLUB (1940) LTD. CUP
Class I | 1600 m | ₹7,50,000 | 3:45 PM
The highlight of the day features THIRD AVENUE (P Tejeshwar / Arti Doctor), SATIVUR (Imran Chisty / Rutherford Alford), RAFFAELLO (Antony Raj S / Aashay Doctor), KING OF MAFIA (Yash Narredu / B Mahesh), and KING LOUIS (Vishal Bunde / N Darashah). High-class milers will battle in a tactical race where positioning and timing could make all the difference. THIRD AVENUE is the one to watch for a strong finishing run.
Race 6 – THE NOT MUCH HANDICAP
Class II | 2000 m | ₹5,50,000 | 4:15 PM
The finale over 2000 meters tests stamina and strategy. Contenders include GOOD DEEDS (Nikhil Naidu / Rajesh Narredu), MAIN STREET (Antony Raj S / Arti Doctor), GREAT GUNS (Imran Chisty / Aashay Doctor), SNOWPIERCER (Mukesh Kumar / P Quinn), STORMY OCEAN (MD Azharuddin / Rutherford Alford), and NATURAL GRACE (Vishal Bunde / N Darashah). This long-distance test favors those with staying power and a well-timed late surge.
Friday’s RCTC card offers an afternoon of tactical battles, explosive sprints, and feature-class racing. With leading trainers like AASHAY DOCTOR, N. DARASHAH, and RUTHERFORD ALFORD in action, and jockeys such as IMRAN CHISTY, YASH NARREDU, and ANTONY RAJ S. steering top contenders, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club race preview promises excitement, drama, and close finishes for punters and racing enthusiasts alike.
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