Punjab Cup highlight of LRC's 34th winter meeting on Sunday

 

Punjab Cup highlight of LRC's 34th winter meeting on Sunday

Asher Butt

LAHORE: The Lahore Race Club is all set to host its 34th day of the winter meeting for the year 2023-2024 on Sunday, featuring a thrilling lineup of one cup event and six plate races. Among the main races of the day is the Punjab Cup, accompanied by five Chan plates and a Turbat plate, promising an action-packed day for enthusiasts of the sport.

The day's proceedings kick off with the opening Chan plate, a Class VII and Division VII race, featuring a competitive field of 12 participants. Sky Warrior emerges as the favorite for victory, with Tatla Choice expected to secure a place, while Alyan One remains a wildcard entry. Other contenders in the race include Vitoria, Sultana, Apache, Flash Fire, Serial Killer, Shah Prince, Chhota Don, Olympians Beauty, and Moon Light.

In the subsequent race, a Class VII and Division VI&VII affair, Desert Parri is touted as the favorite among 11 participants. Macs is anticipated to secure a place, with Roshnee considered as a surprise element in the race. The field also includes Naveed-e-Sehar, Moni Prince, Absolutely Not, Abdullah Champion, Amazing Star, Fee Cracker, Flokey, and Ubbi.

Moving on to the third race, a Class VII and Division IV&V contest, Black Master is expected to clinch victory from a field of eight participants. Super Power is predicted to secure a place, while Kuwait Edition could spring a surprise. The lineup also comprises Mumraiz Prince, Niazi Princess, Malik Badshah, Sultan Jahaniya, and Fame Again.

The fourth race, featuring a Class VII and Division III setup, sees Mufasa as the center of attention among seven participants. Casper is tipped to secure a place, while Elizabeth is expected to provide an unexpected performance. The field also includes Quality Street, Treasure Trip, Blazing Fee, and Shining Moon.

The Turbat plate, a Class VI and Division II, III&IV race, unfolds with Spartacus as the favorite for victory. Leisure Trip is anticipated to secure a place, while J-K could potentially surprise the field. The lineup also includes Samson, Manat, and Bella Veste.

The highly anticipated Punjab Cup, a Class VII and Division I contest, features a field of six contenders. National Colour, Big Dream, and Naymar are hyped as the top three performers, with Sehar, Desert Crown, and Hizar also vying for top honors.

In the final race of the day, featuring nine participants in a Class VII and Division II setup, Shakira emerges as the favorite, closely followed by Deedavar, while Samore City remains a wildcard entry. Farhan Prince, Arcadian, Tatla Rule, Tahira, Lake City One, and Emerging Star complete the competitive field.

With such an exciting lineup of races, the Lahore Race Club promises an exhilarating day of horse racing action for fans and enthusiasts alike.