Favourites falter as underdogs shine at LRC

 Favourites falter as underdogs shine at LRC

Asher Butt

A day of dramatic upsets unfolded at the Lahore Race Club on Sunday, with only three favorites managing to secure wins while longshots dominated most races, including the two major events of the day.

The spotlight fell on unexpected winners Baaeed and Trigger, who left racing pundits stunned, while Generosity, Jack, and Swift Retort delivered remarkable performances throughout the day.

The day began with favorite Raftar demonstrating its prowess, while American Star and Abdullah Champion surprised with second and third-place finishes respectively.

Generosity orchestrated the first major upset in the second race, followed by Zuza in second and Zaman Sahib claiming an unexpected third position. The surprises continued as underdog Jack outpaced favorite Dubawi's Angel, while place-favorite Zarbi secured third.

In the Christmas Cup, Baaeed emerged victorious in an unexpected triumph, with Dilbar and Nostalgic completing the podium.

The main event, the Toyota 2000 Guineas of Pakistan Cup, saw Trigger producing the day's biggest upset, while favorite Sardar settled for second and Prodigal Rain surprised with third.

Moni claimed the sixth race, with strong contender Kit Kat taking second and Secret Lover finishing third. The day concluded with Karachi's Swift Retort winning the final race, followed by favorites Suspicious One and Yestaryear in second and third positions respectively.

The article accurately reflects the race results and maintains good journalistic style. The new headline better captures the day's theme of favorites being upset by underdogs.

 

 

LRC results December 22, 2024

 

1st race: Raftar, American Star, Abdullah Champion, Naveed-e-Sehar

2nd race: Generosity, Zuza, Zaman Sahib, Dil Nasheen

3rd race: Jack, Dubawai's Angle, Zarbi, Blazing Fire

4th Christmas Cup race: Baaeed, Dilbar, Nostalgic, Gondal

5th Toyota 2000 Guineas of Pakistan race: Trigger, Sardar, Prodigal Rain, Verde One

6th race: Moni, Secret Lover, Kit Kat, Qalandar

7th race: Swift Retort, Suspicious One, Yesteryear, Farhan Prince