Royal Crown justifies pre-race favourite tag in LRC's Eid Cup

Royal Crown justifies pre-race favourite tag in LRC's Eid Cup

Asher Butt

The Lahore Race Club (LRC) witnessed a day of thrilling races culminating in the much-anticipated Eid Cup on Saturday. Here's a recap of the day's winners and some surprising finishes:

Race 1:

Upset Alert! Al Mabrook defied expectations to win the opening race, pushing favorite Salaar into third place. Jalthal, tipped for a surprise, managed to secure the second position.

Race 2:

Lalay De Jan, the crowd's favorite, lived up to the hype by clinching a convincing victory in the second race. However, the real surprise came from Flying Fire and Capital City, who secured the second and third spots respectively, impressing the audience.

Race 3: Eid Cup

Royal Crown, the pre-race favorite, justified its billing by winning the prestigious Eid Cup. Blue Ash surprised everyone with a strong performance, finishing second, while Flight Line, considered an outsider, managed a commendable third place.

Race 4:

Bio Care, initially considered a long shot, emerged as the unexpected winner of the fourth race. The excitement continued with Kuwait Edition and Yesteryear exceeding expectations by grabbing the second and third positions respectively.

Race 5:

Lady Champion lived up to her name, dominating the final race and securing a well-deserved victory. Absolutely Not followed suit, securing the predicted second place, while Jack finished a close third.

A Day of Upsets and Expected Triumphs

The day at the LRC offered a thrilling mix of anticipated victories and delightful surprises.  Royal Crown's win in the Eid Cup was a crowd-pleaser, while lesser-fancied horses like Bio Care, Blue Ash, and Kuwait Edition showcased their talent with unexpected wins and podium finishes.