LAHORE: The 31st day of the Lahore Race Club’s winter meeting promises a thrilling card of six Class VII races on Sunday, with a mix of short sprints and mile-long contests.
Four of the races will be run over 900 metres, while races four and five will stretch to a mile, adding variety and testing stamina alongside speed. With different divisions represented, the meeting is expected to attract competitive fields and lively betting interest.
The six-race card offers excitement for both punters and racing enthusiasts. With favourites like Drago, Ammara’s Dream, Jungle Di Star, Maverick, Prince of Dawaud, and Vartika leading their respective fields, the meeting promises competitive finishes and potential upsets from fluke picks such as Haseeb The Great, American Star, Babbar Sher, Lord & Lion, Luckvir, and Tomorrowland.
The Lahore Race Club’s 31st winter meeting is set to deliver a thrilling Sunday of racing, with six diverse contests showcasing speed, stamina, and the unpredictability that makes horse racing so captivating. This opening Class VII Division VI & VII (900m) sprint features a packed field with Drago tipped as the favourite thanks to consistent recent form. Malik Choice is expected to be in contention, while Haseeb The Great could surprise if conditions suit. Complete Field: Princess Anaya (9-0), Malik Choice (9-0), Hassan Star (9-0), Tatla One (9-0), Shanzy (8-10), Talal Choice (8-10), Drago (8-8), I Shall Lead (7-10), Silent Melody (7-10), Haseeb The Great (7-8).
Ammara’s Dream heads into this Class VII Division VI & VII (900m) race as the clear favourite, with Singhar expected to challenge strongly. American Star, though less fancied, has the potential to upset the odds. Complete Field: Chika Rika (9-0), American Star (9-0), Singhar (8-8), Meer Prince (8-7), Dhandla Prince (8-6), Ammara’s Dream (8-4), Latin Strom (8-2).
Jungle Di Star is tipped to dominate this Class VII Division V & VI (900m) sprint, with Royal Stone expected to place. Babbar Sher, though listed as a fluke, could spring a surprise if the pace unfolds in his favour. Complete Field: Babbar Sher (9-0), Yes Commander (8-8), Black Fire (8-6), Construct Craft (8-2), Zaman Sahib (8-2), Jungle Di Star (8-0), Rashid Prince (8-0), Royal Stone (8-0), (+2 All).
This mile-long Class VII Division I & II (1000m) contest is expected to be one of the highlights of the day. Maverick is the favourite, with Desert Parri seen as a strong contender. Lord & Lion, though considered a fluke, has the pedigree to challenge if conditions align. Complete Field: Lord & Lion (9-0), Maverick (8-10), Desert Parri (8-10), Golden Heart (8-6), Samore City (8-4), Waqat (8-0), Counter Strike (7-12), Best Call (7-12), Pakiza (7-10).
