Underdogs triumph at LRC

LAHORE: The Lahore Race Club witnessed an exciting day of racing on Sunday, as a mix of favourites and underdogs claimed victories in their respective races. The event was dedicated to honouring the armed forces’ martyrs who have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider.

In the first race, the Kernel Sher Khan Cup, Monsoon Mischief, a long shot, emerged victorious, defeating the favourite Gifts Of Gold and surprising third-place finisher Galileo Lady. The second race, the Major Muhammad Akram Cup, saw another underdog, Vartika, deliver a stunning performance to claim the win. Silent Melody, the favourite, finished second, while Moonlight secured a surprising third-place finish.

The Rashid Minhas Cup was won by Flying Fire, who lived up to expectations. Vitoria, a surprise contender, finished second, and Generosity, another long shot, took third position. In the fourth race, the Major Shabbir Sharif Cup, an unknown horse named Sundari stretched to win, while Farhan Prince, another long shot, managed to secure second place. The favourite, Baber King, finished third.

The Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Cup produced one of the biggest surprises of the day as Princess Rukhtas claimed victory. Handsome, the favourite, finished second, and Desert Crown, an unknown competitor, took third. The final race, the Major Tufail Muhammad Cup, was won by Al Mabrook, a long shot. Mumraiz Love, a surprise contender, finished second, while the favourite, Dill Lagi, was third.