Two cup events set to unfold thrill at LRC today

Two cup events set to unfold thrill at LRC today

 

Asher Butt

LAHORE: The Lahore Race Club's 16th day winter meeting promises a day of fierce competition and equine excitement, with seven races scheduled for Sunday, December 17th. Two prestigious cup events, the Winter Cup and Golden Drift Cup, will take center stage alongside five Aberdonian Plate races. Each 1000-meter race promises a unique blend of skilled horses, talented jockeys, and nail-biting finishes.

Mark your calendars for a day of adrenaline-pumping action at the Lahore Race Club! With skilled horses, talented jockeys, and unpredictable twists, this winter meeting promises to be a spectacle you won't want to miss.

The day kicks off with the Class-VII and Division-VII Aberdonian Plate, where Amazing Boy is favored for the win. Silent Melody is expected to follow closely behind, while Kara Macs may pull off a surprise victory. The remaining contenders, Zubania, Zoaq-e-Yaqeen, Champion Prince, Land Cruiser, Awaz-e-Sehar, Ubbi, and Lady Constable, will all be vying for valuable positions.

The second race features another competitive field of Class-VII horses, this time from Division-VI&VII. Blue Boy emerges as the front-runner, with Mister Macs potentially securing the runner-up spot. Life Is Good adds an element of unpredictability to the mix, while Sam Love (RRC), Sultan Jahaniya, Jalthal, Dur-e-Adan, Malik Prince, Amazing Star, and Gujjar Queen will all be looking to upset the odds.

Class-VII and Division-V&VI horses take center stage in the third race, with Shobika (KRC) favored for the win. Mumraiz Love is anticipated to clinch the second spot, but Pride of Chandrai could spring a surprise. Desert Parri, Top Secret, Abdullah Love, Forsythia, Khadim, Gifts of Gold, Salaar, Merchant of Venus, and the remaining competitors will all be battling for their own share of the glory.

The Winter Cup, the highlight of the day, pits ten Class-VII and Division-II horses against each other in a thrilling battle for supremacy. Sargent is widely regarded as the favorite, with Falling Love expected to follow closely behind. Shair-e-Niaz Baig, however, cannot be ruled out as a potential dark horse. Jalpana Prince, Samore City, Sanwali Saloni, Love of Niaz Baig, Kingpin (KRC), Ex Gambler (KRC), and Lady Jasmine will all be looking to challenge the frontrunners and claim victory.

The Golden Drift Cup, the second main event, features a field of seven Class-VII and Division-I horses. Golden Market holds the potential to lead the pack, while Al Ravi may follow suit. Manat, however, could steal the show with a surprise run. Mufasa, Sarpanch, Flying Arrow (KRC), and Nimal Princess will all be vying for their own slice of the pie.

The sixth race, the Class-VII and Division-II Aberdonian Plate, welcomes 13 fresh contenders to the track. Dila Awaiz is tipped to win, with Suspicious One potentially coming in second. Phantom could be the one to watch out for, with Wonder Woman, Prodigal Rain, Trigger, Dancing Bird, Blazing Fire, Yesteryear, Polite Applause, Quality Street, Sincere Approach, and Stealing Beauty all vying for their chance to shine.

The final race of the day features nine Class-VII and Division-III&IV horses, with Winning Colours favored to take the top spot. Bravo's Queen is expected to secure the runner-up position, but don't count out Koko Rocket for a surprise victory. Codes Cracker, Stardom, Mark My Words, Apple of My Eye, Putin, and Magical City will all be putting their best hooves forward in their quest for glory.