Dubawi’s Angel soars to Summer Cup triumph

Dubawi’s Angel soars to Summer Cup triumph

Surprises rule the turf at Lahore Race Club

 

Asher Butt

If you're a racing fan, Sunday at the Lahore Race Club was a treat you didn’t want to miss. With six gripping events on the 4th day of the Summer Meeting 2025, the track delivered everything: favourites flying, underdogs shining, and flukes turning into fairytales.

 

But the star of the show? Dubawi’s Angel — who flew like her name suggests and captured the Summer Cup with ease and grace.

 

Summer Cup: Dubawi’s Angel delivers in style

All eyes were on Dubawi’s Angel — and she did not disappoint. The crowd favourite ran a flawless race to clinch the Summer Cup trophy, leaving little doubt about her class. What shocked the stands, however, were the podium companions: Great One galloping into second and Chika Rika sneaking into third, both unexpected but welcome surprises.

 

Race-by-race highlights – Surprises around every corner

Race 1: Macs opens the day with a bang

In a start no one predicted, Macs, the underdog, stormed to victory. Sargana Choice, tipped as a potential disruptor, grabbed second. Pre-race favourite Usman’s Love looked flat and had to settle for third.

 

Race 2: Dubawi’s Angel steals the spotlight

As already mentioned, Dubawi’s Angel flew ahead of the pack to win comfortably. With surprises Great One and Chika Rika taking the next two spots, this race had both satisfaction and shock value.

 

Race 3: Absolutely Not? Absolutely YES!

Known for being unpredictable, Absolutely Not had its moment in the spotlight. Lucky Macs threw in another surprise, while consistent Noon Princess wrapped up the podium finishers.

 

Race 4: Desert Parri ends Little Master’s reign

If you blinked, you might’ve missed Desert Parri blazing to the front and stunning everyone. Favourite Little Master’s winning streak ended, and Luckvir chipped in for third, living up to his fluke label.

 

Race 5: Wynx turns the tables

Expected to place, Wynx went a step further and galloped to victory. Luna Afzaal, who many expected to dominate, managed second, while old-timer Red Rock brought experience to the fore with a third-place finish.

 

Race 6: Elizabeth ends the day in style

It was a fluke-fueled finish in the final race. Elizabeth, barely mentioned in pre-race talks, swept the finale. Phantom made a mysterious charge into second, and the favourite Specialist was left trailing in third.

 

The unpredictable beauty of horse racing

This Sunday’s card proved once again why horse racing never gets old. One minute you’re cheering for the favourite, the next you’re in awe of a dark horse storming to glory.

 

Whether you were betting, spectating, or just enjoying the spectacle, this Summer Cup edition had it all — speed, surprises, and stories to remember.

 

With more race days ahead in this Summer Meeting series, one thing’s for sure: expect the unexpected.