LRC's 28th winter meeting features two cup events

 

LRC's 28th winter meeting features two cup events

Asher Butt

The Lahore Race Club is set to host its 28th day of winter meeting for the 2023-24 season, featuring an array of thrilling races. The upcoming event will showcase two cup events and four plate races on Sunday, adding to the excitement of the racing enthusiasts.

As racing enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the 28th day of the winter meeting, the Lahore Race Club promises a day filled with exhilarating competition and fierce rivalries.

The day's schedule kicks off with the Mona Stud Plate of Class-VI and Division-VI&VII, where 12 horses will vie for victory. Agha Prince is the favorite, with Khizer Choice and Moon Light as strong contenders. The race promises an intense competition among Puerto Rico, Vartika, Tango To Fire, Pocket Power, Abdullah King, Makhrnoor, Olympians Beauty, Tatla Choice, and Chhota Dawn.

The second race is another plate event, featuring eight Class-VII and Division-VI&VII participants. Desert Parri leads the field as the favorite, followed by Abdullah Champion and Mafnood JR. The race includes Deputy, Imran Choice, Big O, Sultan Jahaniya, and Silent Melody.

The highlight of the day is the Jashn-e-Baharan Cup, a Class-VII and Division-V&VI race with a lineup of nine competitors. Handsome takes the lead as the favorite, with Luckvir and Tully Princess in contention. Other participants include Niazi Princess, Dil Nasheen, Dur-e-Adan, Merchant of Venus, Al Adba, and Absolutely Not.

The Mian Abdul Waheed Memorial Cup, a Class-VII and VI and Division-I race, follows with Welcome Sardar as the favorite, Elektra for place, and Bella Veste as a potential surprise. The race also features Murad, Manat, and La Belle.

In the fifth race, a plate event of Class-VI and Division-II, Mera Gondal leads a field of 15 participants. Big Dream and National Colour are strong contenders, alongside other horses like Kuwait Edition, Princess Rukhtas, Shareeka, Quality Street, Generosity, Lake City One, Wynx, Bella, Hussan, Yesteryear, Flight Line, and Mark My Words.

The final race of the day is a Class-VII and Division-III&IV competition with 13 participants. Lady Champion is the favorite, with Sehar for place and Arrogate as a potential surprise. The race also includes Casper, Shining Moon, Danzora, Samore City, Zaman Sahib, Magical City, Super Power, Jalpana Prince, Bio Care, and Yes Commander.