Favourites shine with upsets adding thrill at Lahore Race Club

 Favourites shine with upsets adding thrill at Lahore Race Club

 

Asher Butt

The Lahore Race Club witnessed an action-packed day on Sunday as favourites dominated most of the eight-race card. However, the event wasn’t without surprises, with three unexpected upsets adding to the excitement.

 

In the three feature races, Quality Street and Dhafir justified their favourites’ tags with commanding wins in the Khalid Bin Waleed Cup and the Tariq Aziz Memorial Cup, respectively. However, the Royal Hero Cup took an unexpected turn as Veste One stunned the crowd by defeating heavily favoured contenders. Hamas and Maxi Macs secured second and third positions in the race, further shaking predictions.

 

The day began with Zain Prince clinching victory in the opening race, overcoming long odds. Sarparast and Malka Jan followed in second and third positions, respectively. In the second race, Drago delivered a dominant performance, while Naveed-e-Sahar and Gifts Of Gold secured the next two spots, with Naveed-e-Sahar emerging as a surprise runner-up. The third race saw Kuwait Edition, originally a place contender, rise to victory. Pocket Power secured second place, and Yes Commander claimed an unexpected third position.

 

The Khalid Bin Waleed Cup solidified Quality Street’s status as a favourite, with Trigger finishing second and Prodigal Rain delivering a surprise by taking third place. Similarly, the Tariq Aziz Memorial Cup witnessed Dhafir winning as expected, with Acknowledge and Suspicious One securing second and third places, respectively.

 

The biggest upset of the day came in the Royal Hero Cup, where Veste One galloped to victory, pushing fluke entrant Hamas to second place and Maxi Macs to a surprising third. In the seventh race, Flightline clinched a confident win, while Winx and Shakira unexpectedly took the next two positions. The eighth and final race saw Gul-e-Jalal dominate with a clear lead, followed by Putin in second and Timeline in third.

 

The combination of predictable outcomes and thrilling upsets ensured an engaging day for horse racing enthusiasts, leaving spectators eagerly anticipating the next event at the Lahore Race Club.