India's top jockey Suraj Narredu produced a flawless New Year’s Day performance at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club on January 1, 2026, riding six winners from six mounts on the card to equal a long-standing Indian racing record.

Narredu’s clean sweep matched the mark set by the late Aslam Kader during the 1993–94 Mumbai season, a feat that had stood untouched for more than three decades. The achievement came in front of a capacity New Year’s Day crowd, with Kolkata’s premier fixture once again drawing strong public interest and atmosphere.

The highlight of the day was Narredu’s victory aboard Luther in the Deepak Khaitan Memorial Indian Produce Stakes, adding further significance to an already historic afternoon. Each of his six rides delivered, turning the opening raceday of 2026 into a personal triumph for the multiple champion jockey.

New Year’s Day racing at Kolkata is traditionally one of the most celebrated fixtures on the Indian calendar, and Narredu’s performance ensured the 2026 edition will be remembered as one of its most extraordinary.

Image: Royal Calcutta Turf Club