LRC set to host Thrill Cup and Tasvir Memorial Cup on Sunday
Asher
Butt
The 22nd day of the Winter Meeting 2024-25
at Lahore Race Club promises an exciting lineup of events this Sunday (today),
headlined by the Thrill Cup and the Syed Tasvir Hussain Memorial Cup. Alongside
these premier races, four Kaghan Plate contests are also scheduled, offering
thrilling action for horse racing enthusiasts.
The Thrill Cup, the third race of the day, features a
competitive lineup of six Class VI horses, covering a challenging 1200 metres.
Key contenders include Brooklyn, tipped as a potential winner, with Quality Street
close behind. Macs King is expected to be the dark horse capable of delivering
an upset. The field is rounded off with Royal Salute, Mighty Mac, and Olympus.
Meanwhile, the Syed Tasvir Hussain Memorial Cup, a maiden race
for Class VII Division II horses, spans 1100 metres. This fifth race of the day
has 15 entrants making their debut, the race is wide open. Notable challengers
include Hero, Rona, New York City, Proud Rebel (KRC), Hall Road, Qismat,
Jupitar, Luna Afzaal, Master of Luck, Parlay For Two, and Gabriela.
Apart from the cup events, four Kaghan Plate races will add further
excitement to the day.
The opening Class VII Division VI & VII race has favorites
in Drago that leads the pack, with Rayyan Prince expected to secure the place
position. Capital City is predicted to provide a surprise challenge. Other
participants include Biscuit, Diwar’s First, Zahid Princess, Macs, Sakhi, Maze,
Mr Asia, Zenyatta, Yaqeen, Queen of Sodiwal, Gifts of Gold, Abdullah Champion,
and I Shell Lead.
The second race is of Class VII Division VI & VII. Welcome
Saradar is expected to deliver an exceptional performance as favourite, with Zaman
Sahib as its closest competitor. Awan De Shan could pull off an upset. Other
contenders are Black Bird, Arcadian, Shareeka, Putin, Blazing Fire, Raftar, and
Sarparast.
The fourth race is of Class VII Division III. Dominus emerges as
the leading contender, with Yesteryear likely to take the place. National
Colour could spring a surprise. Challengers also include Thunder Prince,
Dangerous Intention (KRC), Puerto Rico, Thunder Boy (KRC), and Moni Prince.
The final race has Class VII Division V contenders. Shakira is
the top pick, with Love Love expected to take second place. Generosity is a
potential upset. The remaining field has Wonder Woman (KRC), Rock N Wild (KRC),
Vitoria, Kuwait Edition, Thunder Man (KRC), Thunder Cloud (KRC), and Jack.
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