Calcutta: The six-horse-strong Indian Produce Stakes – which includes the runaway winner Piato in the line-up – takes the center stage in an otherwise heavily crowded eight-event card framed for the New Year’s Day races. The average representation in each race is 10.5. More importantly, the presence of some of the leading Western India trainers, I. Sait, G. Vinayak, D. Todywalla and Arti Doctor, is bound to make the competition fierce.

However, good racing alone may not pump up the Calcuttans to head for the racecourse on January 1. Food and masti go hand in hand for those looking for a happening place on New Year’s Day. “Apart from the routine stuff, a lavish food court will be spread on the day,” said RCTC CEO, Lt Gen. (rtrd) J.R. Mukherjee.

ACCEPTANCES

1. Daring Don Cup 1,600m Rt 00-30 12noon: Betelgeuse 62; Disco Star 62; Stride To Strike 62; Star Grip 61.5; Highly Fashionable 61; Eveready Sir 60.5; Anniversary Boy 59.5; Dil Chahta Hai 55.5; Italian Affair late Insearchofsunrise 54.5; Kriskav 54.5; Prospective Prince 50.

2. Comedy Of Errors Cup Div-I 1,400m Rt 00-50 12.35pm: Supre-me Attraction 62; Helegonia 60; Loughborough 60; Big Thrillz 57.5; Andralyn 56; Asmodeus 55; Cupid’s Glory 55; Legal Lady 55; Wayward Prince 50.5.

3. Comedy Of Errors Cup, Div-II 1,400m Rt 00-50 1.10pm: Secret Wish 61; Saarah Alam 59; Apostrophe 57.5; Flying Jaguar 57.5; Silent Hunter 56; Apassionata 55.5; Island Warrior 54; Rock Superstar 51.5.

4. Star Magic Cup 1,600m Rt 20-70 1.50pm: Conde Nast 60; Oh What A Babe 58; Firing Power 56; Lady Superior 52.5; Canterbury Rocks 52; Elemental Wish 51.5; Appetent 51; Magic Words 51; Royal Ballerina 51; Imperial Romance 47.

5. Cico Park Cup 1,200m Rt 00-50 2.25pm: Desire Prince 62; Triple Edge 59.5; A’Ma Jaju 58.5; Olympic Wonder 58; Amazing Look 57.5; Arrayal 57; Q’ba 57; Entrepreneur 56; Lusitania 55.5; Thunderelo 54.5; Altissimo 54; Esprit De Liberte 54; El Cid 52; Prospective Queen 52; Brahmos 51; Paddington 50.5.

6. Indian Produce Stakes 1,200m Terms 3-year-olds only 3pm: Piato 57; Sensational Star 55.5; Arcology 53; Dynamic Move 53; Swiss King 53; Accalia 51.5.

7. Pat Quinn Memorial Trophy 1,200m Rt 40-90 3.35pm: Cromwell 62; Smarty Pant 60.5; Exploding Wonder 60; Hoofbeats 59; Zephyr 58.5; The Chieftain 58; Thousand Stars 57.5; Jubilation 57; Magic Mantra 56; Gallant Commander 55; Oxford Street 54.5; Way To The Stars 53.5; Cool Magic 50.5; Neyilah 49.5.

8. Bold Chieftan Cup 1,100m Rt 20-70 4.10pm: Mythical Star 62; Elusive Study 60.5; Alarico 59; Body And Soul 59; Constant Wonder 58.5; Aptitude 56.5; Royal Dazzle 54; Acrostic 53.5; Italian Splendour late Vesuvio 53; Our Dragon 48.5; Shining Example 48.5.

Jackpot: 4, 5, 6 7 & 8. Treble: (i) 1, 2 & 3; (ii) 3, 4 & 5; (iii) 6, 7 & 8.