Kolkata Races
Friday, 03 April 2026
1 race:THE BEAT THE DISTANCE HANDICAP,Class:1 TO 26,Distance:1200M time;2:00 PM
My choices:7.Diamond Gold, 5.Made in heaven, 8.Hermes, 3.No worry.
Class b race, Trainer Rutherford Alford has 7 mounts in this race of which the above four from his stable have credentials here to fight out. Though Diamond gold is good compared to other three, The jockey on Made in heaven is Jaden Alford son of RCTC ex-champion jockey Christopher Alford, has better placed than third and fourth to upset on gambling.(Watch the riding of Jayden Alford in his debut mount)
2 race:THE ROBIN HOOD CUP
Class:1 TO 26, Distance:1400M time:2:30 PM
My choices:1.Indian jack, 5.Royal king, 8. Lineup and collect,10.Schwarzenegger
Again a class b race , first named looks good compared to the other three named, Lineup and collect should be in top 3
3 race:THE ADELITA HANDICAP (DIV-I)
Class:21 TO 46, Distance:1100M time:3:00PM
My choices:1.Cache, 7.Spirit bay, 4.Rudra, 3.Noorie
The above must be the front liners here of which first named looks good to win here win here. Spirit bay should be in top 3.
4 race:THE ADELITA HANDICAP (DIV-II)
Class:21 TO 46, Distance:1100M time: 3:30 PM
My choices:1.Sir Winston, 2.Priceless prince,6.Midnight blue, 8.Honey Cake
Sir Winston shapes like safe bet.
5 race:THE SUNRAY HANDICAP
Class:21 TO 46, Distance:1600M time:4:00 PM
My choices:4.Verrazzano, 3.Cascade, 5.Ananta Sukha.
Consistent performer Verrazzano has clear edge to win here.
6 race:THE PUNTER`S DELIGHT HANDICAP, Class:61 TO 86,Distance:1200M time:4:30 PM
My choices:1.Aperol ,8.Conjurer, 9.PolkaDot, 6.Oishika,7.Merlet ,5.Casha
An open race with multiple contenders are more or less equally matched. However I personally prefer the first named Aperol to win the feature event of the day, an each way suggested if odds are more for comfort
7 race:THE CUPID HANDICAP (DIV-I)
Class:41 TO 66, Distance:1200M time:5:00 PM
My choices:1.Cash N Run, 10.Watch my stride, 2.Surprise Fantasy, 12.Trillionaire, 14.Keitaro
Easy winner of the last start Cash N Run can be fancied to win here. Watch my stride , surprise fantacy, and Kietaro may fight for minor placings.
8 race:THE CUPID HANDICAP (DIV-II), Class:41 TO 66,Distance:1200M time:5:30 PM
My choices:3.Cortado, 2.Enchanting ,11.Clever Hans
Tough fight is expected between the first two named former having the edge to win here. Clever hans should be in top 3
Day's Best:Sir Winston(4-1)
Good Bets:
(5-4)Verrazzano,
(7-1)Cash n run
(8-3)Cortado