LAHORE: The Lahore Race Club’s second day card on Sunday (today) features five 900-metre sprints in Class-VII division contests.
The opening Class-VII Division-VII race has Bilal One; Naveed-e-Sahar; American Star; Xena; King Asia; Lady Sereena; Star Crown; Hamdan Prince; Talal Choice; Sosig Go; Mumraiz The Great in the line-up.
But the favourite is King Asia that has been drawn to show early speed and expected to control the race from the front.
Place contender is Naveed-e-Sahar for its consistent recent form and tactical versatility make it a reliable place hope. As a fluke pick, Bilal One is unpredictable but capable of a fast break that could upset the market.
The second Class-VII Division V&VI race sees Sher Dil; Self Belief; Babbar Sher; Lex Lugar; Power Up; Wake Up; True My Love; and Roxy fighting for top honours. However, from among them the top choice is Largess who in recent trials and early pace mark it as the one to beat. Place contender is considered Babbar Sher for its strong finishing kick over 900m suits this contest.
For a surprise performance Sher Dil is seen as a fluke entry for it often runs above odds when relaxed and can hit the frame.
As the favourite for the third race is considered Specialist for its tactical speed and consistent gate work that make it the market choice. And place contender is Sarkar Raj — proven at this trip and class, a natural place threat. And a fluke pick is Waqat for its unpredictable but capable of a late surge if the leaders tire, the complete of Class-VII Division I&II field includes Golden Heart; Sarkar Raj; Specialist; Murshad; Moni Ki Chahat; Waqat; Dar Princess; Kalabi’s Queen.
In the Class-VII Division III&IV fourth race, the complete field has Falco; Samore City; Zohan The Thunder; Moni Ka Rehman; Metro Queen; Safe Bet; Dubaiwi’s Dream in the run. And here favourite is Safe Bet for consistency and tactical adaptability, as a place contender, Samore City is seen for the purpose for its good draw and recent form suggest a place finish. However a fluke pick is Falco — long odds but has shown late acceleration that can trouble the favourites.
In the final Class-VII Division IV&V race the field of Construct Craft; Bellatrix; Paddington; Hero; Vartika; Little Master; Fateh Prince; Fakhar-e-Sardar.
