Surprising outcomes grip LRC's 33rd winter meet
Asher Butt
In a day marked by stunning reversals
of fortune, favorites fell and underdogs reigned supreme at the Lahore Race
Club's 33rd day of the 2024-25 Winter Meeting on Sunday.
The racing action began with a shocking result
in the opening Drure Plate (Class-VII, Division-VI&VII) when
Naveed-e-Sahar, largely overlooked in pre-race predictions, thundered to a
stunning victory. Favorite Jhanbaz had to settle for second place, while
Advocate surprised onlookers by securing third position, demonstrating the
unpredictable nature that would characterize the entire day's proceedings.
The second race provided another unexpected
outcome in the Drure Plate (Class-VII, Division-V&VI) as Yes Commander,
designated as a potential "fluker" in pre-race analysis, lived up to
that billing by taking command from the start and maintaining his advantage to
the finish line. Rayaan Prince delivered a surprise second-place finish, while
Zaman Sahib, widely considered a strong place contender, could only manage
third.
The upsets continued in the third race when
Shareeka produced a breathtaking performance in the Drure Plate (Class-VII,
Division-III&IV) to claim victory against all expectations. Rutba secured
second place in another surprising result, pushing pre-race favorite Black Fire
into a disappointing third position that left punters shaking their heads.
The fourth race, the prestigious High Again
Plate (Class-VI), saw Redrock—previously tipped as a strong place
contender—successfully repel a determined late challenge from Feel My Love to
secure victory. Pre-race favorite Swift Retort struggled throughout and had to
settle for third place in yet another reversal of form.
Prince Eissa, under a masterful ride from
jockey Shahbaz, drew gasps from spectators with an upset win in the fifth race,
the Drure Plate (Class-VII, Division-II&III). Pre-race favorite Shakira
could only manage second place, while Black Master produced a surprise
third-place finish.
The day's upsets reached their culmination in
the final Drure Plate (Class-VII, Division-I) when Ceaser stormed to a shock
victory against a quality field. Favorite Desert Crown was relegated to second
place, while Golden Heart, highlighted as a potential "fluke"
performer in pre-race analysis, validated that assessment with a third-place
finish.
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