Upsets and favorites share the spotlight at Lahore Race Club

Upsets and favorites share the spotlight at Lahore Race Club

Asher Butt

The Lahore Race Club offered plenty of thrill and drama on Sunday evening as the 40th Day Winter Meeting 2024-25 saw an intriguing mix of surprises and expected outcomes across its six-race card. With both seasoned favourites and unexpected underdogs taking turns in the spotlight, it was a day that kept racegoers guessing till the final gallop.

The action kicked off with a jolt as Rashid Prince pulled off a stunning upset to win the opening race. The surprises didn’t stop there — I Shall Lead defied the odds to claim second, while Dubai Love snuck into third place, making it a tough race for the punters.

The second race brought some relief for the form book followers as Little Master, heavily backed to win, made no mistake and led from the front. Still, there was room for unpredictability as Lucky Macs and Thunder Man broke expectations to claim second and third respectively.

In the third race, the underdogs took center stage. Qalandar, considered a fluke entry, stormed to victory, proving the doubters wrong. He was followed by Luckvir in second and Thunder Boy, another outsider, who claimed third in a race that defied all predictions.

Perhaps the most dramatic moment of the day came in the fourth race — a dead heat between Elizabeth and Samore City, both of whom were overlooked on the betting boards. Son Of Sultan settled for third in what turned out to be one of the most unpredictable races of the meet.

Normalcy returned, somewhat, in the fifth race as favourite Luna Afzaal galloped to a convincing win. But it wasn’t without surprises — Zuza, entered as a fluke, grabbed second place, while Wynx, who many expected to finish higher, had to settle for third.

The final race capped off the day with a flourish from Mr. Asia, who timed his run to perfection to take first place, living up to his favourite tag. Meanwhile, Noon Princess and Leo Star came in second and third, both performing beyond expectations.

It was a day where anything could happen — and did. With a blend of consistent performers and rising surprises, the Lahore Race Club delivered another memorable race day. For punters and race fans alike, it was a reminder that on the track, nothing is ever certain.