Phantom stuns with victory in Autumn Cup as dark horses dominate at LRC

 Phantom Stuns with Victory in Autumn Cup as Dark Horses Dominate at Lahore Race Club

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LAHORE: The Autumn Cup at the Lahore Race Club delivered unexpected results on Sunday, with Phantom emerging as the surprise winner in a day where dark horses dominated. Though Money Heist, the pre-race favorite, lived up to expectations, the day was marked by several upsets, with underdogs outperforming the favorites across multiple races.

Race 1: Maiden Victory for Khanum Princess

The opening race of the day, a maiden run, saw Khanum Princess claim victory, while Zuza and King Asia took second and third places, respectively. The race introduced a new champion in Khanum Princess, kicking off the day's series of upsets.

Race 2: Vitoria Surprises, Zamana Sahib Takes Second

In the second race, Vitoria leaped ahead from its expected position to clinch first place, beating out the favorite, Zamana Sahib, who settled for second. Super Power, a fluke entry, secured the third position, adding to the day’s unexpected results.

Race 3: Sehar Wins on Fluke

The third race also saw a fluke victory with Sehar claiming first place. Absolutely Not came in second, surprising many, while the favorite, Lady Champion, had to settle for third, continuing the trend of dark horses disrupting the odds.

Race 4: Phantom Shocks in Autumn Cup

The prestigious Autumn Cup saw an unexpected outcome as Phantom galloped to victory, defying predictions. Flight Line surprised by taking second place, and Maxi Max, another dark horse, secured third. Phantom’s stunning performance caught many by surprise, overshadowing the favorites in the race.

Race 5: Money Heist Holds Its Ground

The day ended with one of the few expected outcomes as the favorite, Money Heist, lived up to its reputation, securing first place in the fifth race. Wynx, predicted to surprise, came in second, while Yesteryear held on to third place.

The Autumn Cup event was a thrilling spectacle, marked by unexpected winners and dark horses rising to the occasion, creating an exciting day for racing enthusiasts at Lahore Race Club.