Calcutta, Sept. 26 :    Calcutta, Sept. 26:  Apprentice Rutherford Alford on Harry The Horse scripted a three-length victory over Alkido in the showpiece of the season, the 2,000m Monsoon Cup today. Riding the 12-10 favourite from John Stephens' yard, the apprentice displayed a good sense of judgement and a matured head as he slipped into a three-length lead, mid-way through the journey, to catch his main rival Cristopher Alford on Alkido unaware. It was smooth sailing, thereafter, for the Twist And Turn-Knightsbridge four-year-old. The Balam Cup was picked up by Daniel David-trained Ballet Master on whom jockey Nic Connorton was trifle lucky as his stable-mate Regency Times was handled tenderly thus prompting the stewards to hand jockey Yasin a two-day suspension following an enquiry. The stewards also conducted pending enquiries and severely cautioned trainers Mujeeb-ur-Rehmen and Daniel advising them to ensure transparency into the future performance of their runners. RESULTS 1. Mercury Handicap 1,100m: (4-2-1-5) Kargil Soldier (Rutherford) 1; Endless Surprise (C. Alford) 2; Winning Hand (M. Reuben) 3; Santillana (Connorton) 4. Won by: 2; 1-3/4; 5-1/2; (1-11.3). Tote: Win Rs 55; 23; 11; Quinella: 38; Tanala: 232. Fav: Endless Surprise (2). Winner trained by J. Stephens. 2. Balam Cup 1,400m: (3-9-8-6) Ballet Master (Connorton) 1; On The Bit (Rutherford) 2; Regency Times (Yasin) 3; Mr. Bombshell (Dalpat S.) 4. Won by: 1-1/2; Nk; Nk; (1-31). Tote: Win Rs 18; Place: 11; 21; 20; Quinella: 56; Tanala: 323. Fav: Ballet Master (3). Winner trained by Daniel D. 3. Fair Manzar Handicap 1,800m: (5-3-4-1) Royal Ruler (P. Alford) 1; Ballard Lady (B. Gurang) 2; Fencai (M. Reuben) 3; Nearco Prince (Islam) 4. Won by: 1-3/4; 1/2; 1; (2-6.2). Tote: Win Rs 73; Place: 17; 33; 37; Quinella: 508; Tanala: 4,842. Fav: Aventura (6). Winner trained by R. Alford. 4. Monsoon Cup 2,000m: (4-3-2-1) Harry The Horse (Rutherford) 1; Alkido (C. Alford) 2; Illustrious Reign (V. Jaiswal) 3; Allosaki (Shanker) 4. Won by: 3; Dist; Dist; (2-12.2). Tote: Win Rs 22; Place: 12; 12; Quinella: 16; Tanala: 145. Fav: Alkido (3). Winner trained by J. Stephens. 5. Sermon Handicap 1,400m: (3-8-2-5) Flamebird (Gowli) 1; Global Harmony (Rutherford) 2; Alborada (Shanker) 3; Black Mane (A. P. Singh) 4. Won by: 7-1/2; 6-1/2; 1/2; (1-30.2). Tote: Win Rs 14; Place: 11; 16; 22; Quinella: 28; Tanala: 127. Fav: Flamebird (3). Winner trained by Javed K. 6. Prawn Curry Handicap 1,100m: (3-10-5-7) Secret Adversary (Dalpat S.) 1; Aliqa (M. Reuben) 2; Flying Power (A. P. Singh) 3; Tequila Shot (Shanker) 4. Not run: The Stud (8). Won by: 5-1/2; Hd; 1-3/4; (1-13). Tote: Win Rs 31; Place: 14; 17; 22; Quinella: 67; Tanala: 522. Fav: Tequila Shot (7). Winner trained by Daniel D. Jackpot: Rs 3,153; (C) Rs 285. Treble: (i) Rs 5,739; (ii) Rs 133.