Leisure Trip sneaks away with 1000 Guineas
Asher Butt
In a spectacular display
of equine prowess, Leisure Trip secured a thumping victory in the highly
esteemed 1000 Guineas at the Lahore Race Club on Sunday, firmly establishing
itself as a dominant force in the racing world.
Besides, the Lahore Racecourse
was treated to a day of exhilarating races on Sunday, with both predictable
victors and astonishing upsets keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.
Leisure Trip, as expected,
emerged victorious in the prestigious 1000 Guineas, solidifying its dominance
in the equine sport. In the Ch Ahmed Saeed Memorial Cup, favourite Last Emperor
lived up to the hype, but the podium witnessed unexpected thrills with Samson
and Hizar snatching second and third place.
But surprises were the theme of
the day. Al Adba sprung the first shock by winning the opening race, outpacing
Black Master and Abdullah Champion. While Tully Princess stunned the crowds by
galloping from behind to claim victory in the third, stunned by winning the
third race, with Zaman Sahib drifting to second place.
In the fourth race, Generosity
proved its surprise potential by neck-and-neck win over favourite Codes
Cracker. And Winning Colour securing unexpected second and third positions.
The Anarkali Cup saw another
delightful upset as Golden Market surged ahead in a late charge, leaving
Enchanting One and Sincere Approach in its wake. The eighth and ninth races
also had unexpected victors - Goodpay Master and Bella Veste, respectively.
The final race of the day, the
Khyber Cup, delivered one last twist. Adaar, contrary to predictions, emerged
triumphant, while Alpha and Naymar surprised everyone with their second and
third-place finishes.
Merchant Of Venus met
expectations in the second race, overcoming Gifts Of Gold and Abdullah Love.
In the eighth race, Goodpay
Master, as anticipated, emerged as the winner after a close tussle with Hamas,
with Mughal-e-Azam securing the third position.
The ninth race witnessed a
surprise performance from Bella Veste, with Mera Gondal and Husn-e-Baharan
claiming unexpected second and third positions.
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