LRC set for exciting 35th day winter meeting on Sunday

LRC set for exciting 35th day winter meeting on Sunday

Asher Butt 

The 35th day of the winter meeting 2024-25 at the Lahore Race Club promises an evening of thrilling equestrian action today with two prestigious cup events and four plate races headlining the card.

The Pakistan Gold Cup and Native Tune Cup will serve as the main attractions, complemented by four Dear Creek Plate races and a Mangla Dam Plate to round out the seven-race program.

Race 1: Dear Creek Plate (Class-VIII, Division-V&VI)

The day's action begins with the Dear Creek Plate featuring a competitive field of 13 runners. Sarparast enters as the favorite, with Jahanbaz expected to place, while Thunder Prince (KRC) is considered the fluke pick that could surprise.

The remainder of the field includes Mumraiz Love, Emerging Star, Anni Power, Thunder Man (KRC), Leo Star, Little Master, American Star, Gul-E-Kashmir, Sky Warrior, and Deep Impact, all vying for honors in this opening contest.

Race 2: Dear Creek Plate (Class-VIII, Division-V&VI)

The second race of the day, another Dear Creek Plate for Class-VIII and Division-V&VI, has Rayyan Prince installed as the favorite. Pocket Power is tipped for place position, with Desert Parri as the potential fluke finisher.

Completing the competitive nine-horse field are Raftar Drago, Zaman Sahib, Dil Nasheen, Thunder Cloud (KRC), Mafnood Jr, and Lucky Macs, each capable of mounting a serious challenge.

Race 3: Dear Creek Plate (Class-VII, Division-I,II,III&IV)

Moving up in class, the third Dear Creek Plate of the day features Class-VII and Division-I,II,III&IV competitors. Varitika has been established as the favorite, with Qalandar expected to place and Zuza as the fluke selection.

Other contenders in this compelling 11-horse lineup include Cinderella's Dream, Paddington, Thunder Boy (KRC), Sikandar, Yes Commander, Black Fire, and Arcadian, making for what should be a closely contested affair.

Race 4: Dear Creek Plate (Class-VIII, Division-I&II)

The fourth race on the card, a Dear Creek Plate for Class-VIII and Division-I&II horses, has Sultan Prince as the pre-race favorite. Samore City is expected to place, while Nisha is the fluke selection.

The smaller but select field also includes Son of Sultan, Black Master, and Shorawak Queen to complete the six-horse lineup.

Race 5: Native Tune Cup (Class-VI)

One of the day's premier events, the Native Tune Cup for Class-VI runners, will be run as the fifth race. Redrock enters as the favorite in this prestigious contest, with Luna Afzaal tipped for place honors and Feel My Love as the fluke pick.

This eight-horse field is rounded out by Brooklyn, Prodigal Rain, Ceaser, Verde One, and Al Ravi, each looking to claim the coveted trophy.

Race 6: Pakistan Gold Cup

The highlight of the meeting, the Pakistan Gold Cup, features a select but high-quality quartet of participants. Jim And Tonic has been installed as the favorite for this prestigious event, with Sardar expected to place and Pakistani Star as the fluke selection. Public Star completes this elite four-horse field.

Despite the small field, racing enthusiasts can expect a fierce battle among these top performers in what promises to be the most anticipated race of the day.

Race 7: Mangla Dam Plate

The meeting concludes with the Mangla Dam Plate, the only race under this classification on the card. Tiete leads the five-horse field as the favorite, with Suicide Blonde expected to place and Melisende as the fluke pick. Tierny and Marquises complete the lineup for the final contest of the evening.

Racing enthusiasts are advised that the first race is scheduled to begin in the evening, with the Lahore Race Club expecting a strong turnout for this penultimate meeting of the winter season.