PUNE, NOV 10: Vijay Singh-trained Alkanet, ridden by M Reuben (substituted for Aslam Kader), lifted the Gavin Johnston Cup the main event of the Calcutta races today.The winner is owned by D Khaitan representing Soom Studfarm. Results with dividends paid at Pune and Mahalakshmi for the 2nd day of Calcutta Winter meeting held on Wednesday.
1. The Contralto Handicap 1100: Anytime Better 54 C Alford 1, Hamriyah 2, Amerrico 3, Cool Down 4. 2 1/4, 3/4, 1/2. 1-8 Rs 7; 7, 8 Fc 24 Shp 32 Q 24 Tanala 133 and 54 (Vijay Singh)
2. The Ute Handicap 1200: Sarajevo 53 A Merchant 1, Milano 2, Secret Meadow 3, The Epicurean 4. 1/2, 4, 1/2. 1-14.9 Rs 12; 7, 7, 9 Fc 48 Shp 30 Q 29 Tanala 216 and 76 (RW Alford)
3. The Primrose Morn Cup 1400: Coalbroookdale 53 M Reuben 1, Redfellas 2, Alfresco 3, Unlimited 4. 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 4 1/2. 1-28 Rs 85; 12, 15 Fc 2,772 Shp 33 Q Cf Tanala 7,316 and 1,567 (Bharath Singh)
4. The Upguards Handicap 1200: Silver Raising 51 M Reuben 1, Crown Prince 2, Imperial Choice 3, As You Please 4. 2 1/2, SH, 1/2. 1-15 Rs 20; 12, 18 Fc 190 Shp 32 Q 99 Tanala 290 and 78 (Javed Khan)
5. The Gavin Johnston Cup 1200: Alkanet 585.5 M Reuben 1, Head Hunter 2, Blitzer 3, Kaizan 4. 1/2, 2 1/4, N. 1-13.7 Rs. 12; 11, 8 Fc 30 Shp 42 Q 20 Tanala 80 and 57 (Vijay Singh)
6. The Fastnet Handicap 1400: Answerable 53 C Alford 1, Timbertop and Carabineer (Dead Heat) 2, Lord Of The Manor 4. SH, Dead Heat, 5. 1-30.8 Rs.16; 9, 4, 6 Fc 37 and 63 Shp 26 and 26 Q 16 and 43 Tanala: 133 only, (Vijay Singh)
Treble: Rs 265 (51 tickets)
Jackpot: 70% Rs.8,194 (2 tickets) and 30% Rs 1,756 (4 tickets)
Placepot: Rs 1,101 (2 tickets)
Double Forecast: Cf.
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