LRC heats up with Bhawal Plate showdowns on Sunday

LRC heats up with Bhawal Plate showdowns

 

Asher Butt

The Lahore Race Club is buzzing with excitement for Sunday as it hosts the 4th Day of the Summer Meeting 2025, featuring six competitive Bhawal Plate races that promise an evening full of thrill, surprises, and equestrian drama.

With four sprints set over 900 metres and the final two races stretched to 1100 metres, the evening is perfectly structured to deliver both speed and stamina challenges. From young hopefuls to experienced campaigners, each race brings its own unique story to the track.

 

Race 1 – Class-VII, Division-VI & VII (900m) – 6:30 PM

The opener has Usman’s Love listed as the favourite, a horse that's captured many eyes with consistent runs. Jalthal is being backed for a place finish, and Sargana Choice stands out as a potential spoiler.

Other contenders:

Zindagi, Macs, Mumraiz The Great, Abdullah Love, Thunder Lady, American Star, and Thunder Prince (Krc).

With a field this wide, a thrilling start to the day’s action is guaranteed.

 

Race 2 – Class-VII, Division-IV & V (900m) – 7:05 PM

In the second race, Dubai’s Angel comes in with strong form and is expected to dominate. Pocket Power may follow closely, while Zaman Sahib, a fluke entry, is being whispered about in racing circles as a dark horse.

Others to watch:

Great One, Nawab Prince (Krc), Agha Prince, Daddy Cool, Azaad, Chika Rika, and Rashid Prince.

This line-up promises a lot of action and a potentially photo-finish result.

 

Race 3 – Class-VII, Division-VI (900m) – 7:40 PM

Thunder Man (Krc) is the standout name here, drawing most predictions for the win. Noon Princess is expected to take the place, while Absolutely Not may pull off a surprise upset.

The race also features:

Lucky Macs, Mafnood JR, Malik Choice, Sea of Class, Sattar-e-Seher, Thunder Cloud (Krc), I Shall Lead, and Smart Fighter.

With 11 contenders, this race might just be the most fiercely contested of the evening.

 

Race 4 – Class-VII, Division-III (900m) – 8:15 PM

This one is all about Little Master, pegged as the likely winner due to its strong early pace. Mera Gondal is favoured to place, while Luckvir could be today’s big surprise package.

Also competing:

National Colour, Debate Princess, Desert Parri, and Thunder Boy (Krc).

A field of seven, but not short on intensity!

 

Race 5 – Class-VI (1100m) – 8:50 PM

Moving into the longer races, Luna Afzaal headlines this 1100-metre showdown. With a good mix of speed and endurance, she’s the one to beat. Wynx is likely to place, and Feel My Love is being backed by punters looking for a surprise.

Rounding off the lineup:

Redrock, Quality Street, and Nisha — all dangerous on their day.

This race is also one of the feature events of the day, and rightly so.

 

Race 6 – Class-VII, Division-I & II (1100m) – 9:25 PM

The final race of the day could very well be the most exciting. Specialist enters as the favourite, but Son of Sultan is being seen as a strong place contender. If there’s any fluke to expect, it might come from Elizabeth.

Don’t overlook:

Phantom, Yesteryear, and Sehar — all of whom could end the day on a high note with a strong finish.

 

Important notes for spectators

First race starts at 6:30 PM sharp.

All races will be held strictly without betting or wagering.

Declarations finalize at 4:30 PM.