LAHORE: The 21st day of the Lahore Winter Meeting promises high drama with eight competitive races, headlined by two prestigious fillies contests—the 1000 Guineas of Pakistan for four-year-olds and the Anarkali Cup for three-year-olds.
After Day 20’s unpredictable results, where only one favourite triumphed but fluke strategies captured five winners, punters are reminded to respect momentum, pay close attention to the 8-0 to 8-6 weight range, and avoid dismissing wide draws too quickly.
With the 1000 Guineas and Anarkali Cup as the centerpiece, Day 21 is set to deliver a blend of tradition, competition, and unpredictability. The fillies Ronaq and Coach House Candy enter as strong favourites, but given the surprises of Day 20, punters may find value in fluke picks like Qismat and Princess Barcelona. The balance between proven favourites and unexpected outsiders will define the narrative of this eagerly awaited card.
The opening race of the day, Class VII Division VI & VII over 1100m, features Barrister (9-0) as the favourite, with Pride of Chandrai (8-4) tipped for place honours and Sea of Class (8-4) as a fluke contender. The field of sixteen also includes Self Belief, Fayyum, Gallop In Glory, Augustus, Babbar Sher, Gifts of Gold, Mr. Brown, Fateh One, American Star, Tiger of Sultan, Majesty, I Shall Lead, and Lex Lugar.
In the second race, Class VII Division V & VI over 1100m, Zaman Sahib (9-0) leads the betting as favourite, while Anni Power (8-6) is the place pick and Safe Bet (9-0) the fluke. The remaining runners include Naveed-e-Sahar, Latin Strom, Mafnood Jr, Bodrum, and Lahif.
The third contest, Class VII Division IV & V over 1100m, sees Rafah (8-6) as the favourite, with Pakiza (8-10) expected to challenge for place and Zarbi (9-0) as the fluke. Other contenders are Royal Stone, Shahan Shah, Imperius, Paddington, Thunder Boy, and Red Chilly. Race four, Class VI over 1400m, presents a smaller field of six. Daaku (9-0) is the standout favourite, Perfect Again (8-0) is the place hopeful, while Jupiter (7-10) is tipped as a fluke entry. The other runners are Feel My Love, Luna Afzaal, and Dominus.
The fifth race is the day’s highlight—the 1000 Guineas of Pakistan (4YO Fillies) over 1600m. Ronaq (8-12) enters as the strong favourite, with Dilbar (8-12) as the place contender and Qismat (8-12) as the fluke. The field also includes Awan Choice, Cinderella’s Dream, Distant Music, Moni Queen, Nisha, Princess Sara, and Secret Lover, making this a truly competitive lineup.
The sixth race, the Anarkali Cup (3YO Fillies) over 1200m, features Coach House Candy (9-0) as the favourite, Pretty Girl (8-7) as the place pick, and Princess Barcelona (8-7) as the fluke. The rest of the field includes Ameera, Bellatrix, Dubawi’s Dream, Metro Queen, Peelo Wains, and Queen of Pharoah.
Race seven, Class VII Division I & II over 1300m, has Public Star as the favourite, Dubwai’s Angle as the place contender, and Golden Star as the fluke. Other runners include New York City, Winx, and Flash.
The final race of the day, Class VII Division II & III over 1100m, sees Moni Ki Chahat (9-0) as the favourite, Loud And Clear (8-5) as the place hopeful, and Green Card (8-12) as the fluke. The rest of the thirteen-horse field includes Lord A Lion, American Gambler, Mister Sardar, Little Master, Crown Pharoah, Tez Tareen, Waqat, Shibra, Asif Princess, and Haseeb Thunder.
