Verde One stages major upset to win Amigo Cup

 Verde One stages major upset to win Amigo Cup

Asher Butt 

In a dramatic turn of events, Verde One, a longshot, delivered the biggest upset of the day by clinching victory in the prestigious Amigo Cup at the Lahore Race Club on Sunday. With a late surge along the rail, Verde One overcame all competition, leaving racegoers stunned and securing a well-earned triumph in the day’s main event.

Surprises were the order of the day as all five races witnessed unexpected results, overturning the predictions of the pundits. Leading the charge were horses like Mafnood JR, Pocket Power, Deedawar, and Western Lady, all of whom outpaced the favourites with relative ease.

The day’s action began with disappointment as the opening race, a maiden run featuring eight new entrants, was cancelled due to insufficient competition. However, the excitement quickly picked up in the remaining five races.

Mafnood JR Kicks Off Surprises

In the first race, Mafnood JR delivered the first upset of the day, securing a comfortable win. Sikander Sapphire, the favourite, had to settle for second, while Silent Melody claimed third place on a fluke.

Pocket Power Stuns in Third Race

The surprises continued in the third race, where Pocket Power electrified the crowd with an unexpected win. Zaman Sahib placed second as a fluke, and Super Power, another surprise performer, took third.

Deedawar Topples Flying Fire in Fourth Race

In the fourth race, Deedawar stunned the bookmakers and fans alike by defeating favourite Flying Fire. The unexpected result saw Absolutely Not take second place, while Flying Fire could only manage third.

Verde One’s Triumph in Amigo Cup

The highlight of the day came in the Amigo Cup, where Verde One launched a late and powerful charge from the standside, defeating favourite Dawn to Dusk, who had to settle for second place. Money Heist, another outsider, completed the top three with a surprising third-place finish.

Western Lady Dominates Final Race

In the final race, Western Lady led from start to finish, leaving her challengers in the dust. Despite a strong performance from the favourite Blue Ash, who finished second, Western Lady’s "catch me if you can" tactics proved unbeatable. Fujairah secured third place, rounding off a day of remarkable upsets.

Jockey Awais Anjum’s Triple Triumph

It was also a day to remember for jockey Awais Anjum, who was in scintillating form, securing victories in three races while riding Mafnood JR, Pocket Power, and Deedawar.

Sunday’s racing event at the Lahore Race Club will be remembered for its unexpected twists, leaving the favourites scrambling and underdogs basking in the limelight.