The Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) is set to host another thrilling race day at Kolkata Racecourse on Thursday, March 27, 2025, marking the sixth day of the Summer Meeting. Racing enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed card featuring top-tier horses, skilled jockeys, and experienced trainers. The day’s highlight is the Adjudicate Cup, which offers an impressive prize purse of Rs.18,72,000, drawing strong contenders to the 1600-meter challenge.
An interesting fact about the day’s races is that all of them are named after legendary racehorses, each having left an indelible mark in Indian racing history. From Adjudicate, the Indian Derby and dual Indian Turf Invitation Cup winner (2019 and 2020), to Long Tom, a champion sprinter, these race names honor equine greatness.
The race day kicks off at 3:00 PM with the Dare to Dream Handicap, a 1600-meter race carrying total stakes of Rs.3,00,000. Among the notable participants are BORN TO SPOILT (Jockey: Imran Chisty), CRISTALDO (Jockey: Suraj Narredu), PHENOMENAL LADY (Jockey: Kirtish Bhagat), and PYRGOS (Jockey: R.Vaibhav).
At 3:30 PM, the Desert Night Handicap offers a prize purse of Rs.5,00,000, featuring competitive entries like IVANHOE (Jockey: Arman Khan), CROWN WITNESS (Jockey: Nikhil Naidu), BLACK COFFEE (Jockey: Imran Chisty), WONDERFUL (Jockey: H. Rahul), and CLEVER HANS (Jockey: Varun).
The High Born Handicap, covering 1400 meters, follows at 4:00 PM with stakes of Rs.4,00,000. Leading the charge are CASHALAIKA (Jockey: Suraj Narredu), MADRAS CHEQUE (Jockey: P. Trevor), SUPARAKIGA (Jockey: A.Aahhad Asbar), DANCE ALONG (Jockey: Sonu Mishra), and DUBAI KING (Jockey: Md. Sameer).
The main event of the day, the Adjudicate Cup, is scheduled for 4:30 PM. This prestigious race features a strong lineup, including GLOBAL INFLUENCE (Jockey: Suraj Narredu), VINCENT VAN GOGH (Jockey: B.R. Kumar), CHOPIN (Jockey: P. Tejeshwar), DUBAI PRINCESS (Jockey: P. Trevor), and KING’S RETREAT (Jockey: R. Vaibhav).
The racing excitement continues with the Long Tom Handicap at 5:00 PM, covering 1100 meters with total stakes of Rs.5,50,000. Standout entries include THOUSAND WORDS, RODRIGO, BRILLIANT STAR, LA DOMINATE, and DR DOOM.
The Crepes Suzette Handicap wraps up the day’s events at 5:30 PM with total stakes of Rs.4,00,000. The lineup features JAMAICA, CHILILADY, NRI FANTASY, KIND OF MAGIC, and BUNDLE OF CHARM.
With top-quality racing action, skilled jockeys, and experienced trainers, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club promises an electrifying day of competition. Racing fans can expect high-intensity finishes, strategic riding, and a showcase of elite equine talent.
