Saturday, October 5, 2024

Autumn Cup main feature of LRC’s 6th day winter meeting

Autumn Cup main feature of LRC’s 6th winter meeting





Asher Butt

LAHORE: The Lahore Race Club is set to host an exciting day of horse racing Sunday (today) as part of its 6th day winter meeting. The highlight of the event is the prestigious Autumn Cup, accompanied by four Kashmir Plate races, promising a thrilling experience for racing enthusiasts.

The Autumn Cup, a Class VII and Division-I race, is the fourth event of the day and features seven top-class competitors. Speed of Fire is tipped as the potential frontrunner, with Phantom expected to provide fierce competition. Maxi Macs is seen as a dark horse that could surprise spectators. Other formidable contenders include Winx, Quality Street, Flight Line, and Varde One, all capable of claiming victory.

The day's program includes four Kashmir Plate races, each offering its own set of thrills.

The opening race, a maiden run for Class VII and Division VI&VII horses, features a field of ten with no clear favorite. Contenders include Bilal Prince, King Asia, Jawad Love, and Latin Strom, among others like Rayaan Prince, Annie Power, Zuza, Abdullah The Great, Ubbi and Merchant of Venus..

The second race, for Class VII and Division-V,VI&VII, sees Zaman Sahib as the favorite, with Vitoria considered the second-best. Super Power is marked as a potential surprise in this eight-horse field that also has Pocket Power, Silent Melody, Royal Baby, Flokey and Khanum Princess.

In the third race, Lady Champion leads a field of nine in the Class VII and Division-III&IV category. Public City is considered the closest challenger, with Sehar expected to mount a strong challenge. Remaining participants are Welcome Sardar, Deedavar, Generosity, Fairy World, Absolutely Not and Kuwait Edition.

The final race of the day, a Class VII and Division-II&III event, has Money Heist as the expected winner. Yesteryear is tipped for a place finish, while Wynx could provide a surprise in this nine-horse race. The field also includes Western Lady, Tahira, Puerto Rico, Luna Afzaal, Thunder Boy, and Tatla Rule.

 

A Day of Unpredictable Outcomes

"This Sunday's races promise to be particularly exciting, with several races lacking clear favorites," said Rashid Khan, a racing analyst. "The maiden race and the Autumn Cup, in particular, could see some surprising results. It's a day where anything can happen on the track."

The first race is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM, with the Autumn Cup expected to run at approximately 4:00 PM. Race enthusiasts are advised to arrive early to secure the best viewing spots for what promises to be an action-packed day of horse racing at the Lahore Race Club.

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