LRC gear up for Labour Day Cup and Native Tune Cup

 LRC gear up for Labour Day Cup and Native Tune Cup

Asher Butt

 The Lahore Race Club is all set to host the Labour Day Cup and Native Tune Cup alongside four thrilling Dear Creek Plates as part of its 35th day winter meeting 2024-24 on Sunday. With each plate race carrying its own significance, the two featured cup races will see seven and nine contenders, stretching their legs over 1100 and 1000 meters, respectively.

With anticipation running high, racing enthusiasts eagerly await the exhilarating contests set to unfold at the Lahore Race Club's Labour Day Cup and Native Tune Cup.

The day's festivities kick off with the Dear Creek Plate featuring Class-VII and Division-VII horses. Among the 10 participants, Shah Prince is favored for the win, with Apache expected to secure a place. However, Lalay De Jan might spring a surprise, with other contenders including Sultana, Ubbi, Flash Fire, Tatla Choice, Chhota Don, Malik Prince, and Galileo Lady.

In the subsequent Class-VII and Division-V&VI race, 11 competitors will vie for victory. Luckvir emerges as the favorite for the win, with Fame Again and Niazi Princess eyeing a place. The field also features Sultan Jahaniya, Abdullah Champion, Super Power, Absolutely Not, Khizer Choice, Flokey, Amigo, and Top Secret.

The third race, featuring Class-VII and Division-II&III horses, sees seven maiden runners in contention. Dominus is tipped as the frontrunner, followed by Public Star for a place, while Tahira could surprise. Other participants include Treasure Trip, M.S.Spirit, Tatla Rule, and Beautiful Baby.

The highlight of the day, the Labour Day Cup, is a Class-VI race where Murad is anticipated for victory, with Redrock and Spartacus as contenders for a place. The race also features Leisure Trip, Manat, Samson, and Notorious One.

Moving on to the Native Tune Cup, the fifth race of the day, Prodigal Rain leads as the favorite, with Shaman likely to secure a place and Echelon expected to surprise. The field also includes Naymar, Shakira, Sehar, Hizar, Desert Crown, and Deedavar.

In the final race of the day, featuring seven participants, Casper is poised to lead the pack, with Timeline expected to secure a place. However, a surprise contender may emerge in Mufasa, while other challengers include Kuwait Edition, Shining Moon, Generosity, and Yes Commander.