LRC gears up for two thrilling cup events in a card of eight for Sunday

LRC gears up for two thrilling cup events in a card of eight

Asher Butt

The Lahore Race Club is set to host a day of exhilarating racing on Sunday, the final day of their 31st Winter Meeting 2023-24. The event features two prestigious cup races – the Spring Cup and the Rafique A Malik Memorial Cup – alongside six exciting Tuba Plate races.

The day kicks off with four Tuba Plate races, each featuring a diverse group of contenders.

In a First Race of Class VII & Division VI&VII, Abdullah Champion is the favorite, with Khizar Choice as a potential second-place finisher. Moonlight could pull off an upset. Other participants include Flash Fire, Olympians Beauty, Mustang, Capital City, Pocket Power, Chhota Dawn, Sultana, and Tady Don.

The Second Race is of Class VII & Division VII&VII with Desert Parri leads the pack as the favorite, while Merchant Of Venus is a contender for second place. Sultan Jahaniya could surprise everyone. The remaining competitors are M K.Star, Macs, Malik Prince, and Fakhar-e-Sahi.

The Third Race, a Class VII & Division-V&VI has Black Tiger is favored to win, with Mumraiz Love expected to secure second place. Agha Prince holds a chance for an upset. The field also includes Dur-e-Adan, Puerto Rico, Fire Cracker, Jalpana Fire, and Luckvir.

In the Fourth Race (Class VI & Division-II&III), Time Line is the crowd favorite, with Samore City a potential runner-up. Sehar might create a surprise. Other participants are Mufa, Generosity, Lady Champion, Dancing Bird, Mumraiz Prince, Stardom, and Deedavar.

The middle of the event features the two highly anticipated cup races: Spring Cup (Term Race for 3 Year Old Colts & Fillies). This race showcases young horses with immense potential. Sardar is the favorite to win, with Veste One expected to grab the second-place position. Dil Awaiz could pull off a surprise. The remaining contenders include Prodigal Rain, Maxi Macs, and Acknowledge.

Rafique A Malik Memorial Cup (Class VII & Division-I) is the sixth race. Western Lady is tipped to lead the pack, with Bella Vesta a potential challenger. Phantom could emerge as a surprise winner. The other participants are Desert Crown, Hizar, La Veste, and Watto Choice.

The closing races offer more opportunities for exciting finishes. Seventh Race (Class VII & Division-II) has Lake City One as favored for victory, with Dominus a potential runner-up. Money Heist might surprise everyone. Welcome Sardar, Tatla Rule, Song Bird, and Dhafir round out the field.

Eighth Race (Class VII & Division-III&IV): Magical City is expected to win, with Koko Rocket a potential second-place finisher. Kuwait Edition could cause an upset. Challa Queen, Shining Moon, Niazi Princess, Malik Badshah, Tatla Princess, Hussan, and another Magical City complete the lineup.