Leisure Trip sneaks away with 1000 Guineas

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.