Upsets galore at LRC: Dil Awaiz and Samson steal the show

Upsets galore at LRC: Dil Awaiz and Samson steal the show

 

 

Asher Butt

 

The Lahore Race Club witnessed a day filled with unexpected outcomes as underdogs Dil Awaiz and Samson claimed victory in the Makhdumzada Syed Hassan Mahmud Memorial New Year Cup and the January Cup, respectively.

 

The day at Lahore Race Club showcased the unpredictability of horse racing, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats with unexpected outcomes and surprising victories.

 

In a surprising turn of events, Dil Awaiz emerged triumphant in the New Year Cup, a Term Race for 3-year-olds, leaving the favorites trailing behind. Verde One secured the second position, while Golden Market surprisingly settled for third.

 

The January Cup followed a similar pattern of upsets, with Samson defying the odds to outshine Leisure Trip, the favorite, who finished as the runner-up. Macs King secured an unexpected third position.

 

The opening race witnessed Handsome, an underdog, crossing the finish line in first place, while Mister Macs, the anticipated second, lived up to expectations. Galileo Lady surprised the onlookers by clinching the third spot.

 

Shobika, the favorite in the second race, justified its standing by securing a trouble-free victory. Top Secret provided some competition but settled for second place, while Tully Princess, expected to perform better, ended up in the third position.

 

Husn-e-Baharan, initially considered a likely contender for the runner-up position, surprised everyone by claiming victory in the third race. Zaman Sahib secured an unexpected second place, while the favorite Code Crackers galloped to a surprising third position.

 

In the fourth race, Alpha surpassed MarryShah Star to claim victory, leaving Electra in the third position—a surprising turn of events.

 

Veste One's last-minute surge in the fifth race secured a well-deserved victory, with Golden Joy and Echelon settling for second and third positions, respectively.

 

In a stunning upset, Hizar seized the top spot in the eighth race, breaking Sergeant's winning streak. Shakira added to the surprises by claiming the third position.

 

The final race saw Desert Crown astonishingly claiming the crown, leaving contenders Prodigal Rain and Queen Of Ameer in the second and third positions, respectively.