Calcutta: RCTC is back to the three, four and five-horse fields. The five-plus average in Thursday’s six-event race-card has been attained because of the concluding event which has 10 running for it. Nevertheless, the main event, the Bangalore Turf Club Cup will see Vijay Singh’s smart youngster, Aleksei, in action. First race is at 1.30 pm:

ACCEPTANCES

1. Whiplash Handicap 1,400m (Cl V; Rt 00-30) 1.30 pm: Assagi 61; Melodramatic 61; La Scala 60.5.

2. Clamp Handicap 1,200m (Cl V: Rt 00-30) 2.10 pm: Millenium Star 62; The Impressionist 60.5; Going Starry 54.5; Satluj 54.5.

3. Phoenecian Handicap 2,000m (Cl IV, Cl V eligible; Rt 00-50) 2.40 pm: Over The Rainbow 60; Star Phoenix 59.5; Oklahoma 59; King Is Born 58; Predecessor 57; Serengetti 57.

4. Star Flame Handicap 1,100m (Cl III, Cl IV eligible, 5-year-olds & over; Rt 20-70) 3.10 pm: Ever Lasting Love 61.5; Strength Of Faith 57; Mr Music 55; Royal Val-our 54; Hello Brother 52.

5. Bangalore Turf Club Cup 1,600m (Cl I; Cl II eligible; Rt 60 and over) 3.40 pm: Senor Pele 62; Compassionate 58.5; Magic Mantra 58; Diffidence 56; Aleksei 50.5; Gaslight 50.5.

6. Aphroze Cup 1,400m (Cl II; Cl III eligible; Rt 40-90) 4.15 pm: Arturo 61; El Cid 59; Syrian Spice 56; Mythical Star 55; Way To The Stars 55; Bollywood Dreams 53; Arrayal 52; Say It Loud 51; Ocean Spirit 48.5; Starlite 48.5.

Jackpot: 2; 3; 4; 5 & 6.

Treble: (i) 1; 2 & 3; (ii) 4; 5 & 6.