By Asher Butt
The September Cup will be the main attraction on the third day of the Lahore Winter Meeting 2026–27 at the Lahore Race Club on Sunday, 20 September. The programme features five races, with distances ranging from approximately 1,000 to 1,200 metres.
The following selections are analytical predictions based on the declared fields, race distances and the provided choices. They are not guarantees.
1st Race — Class VII, Division VII
Distance: Approximately 1,000 metres
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Predictions
| Category | Selection | Reason |
| Favourite | Bilal One 5 | Bilal One is selected as the leading chance in a competitive field and could benefit from a positive position over 1,000 metres. |
| Place | Pocket Power 3 | Pocket Power is considered a strong place prospect and may remain close to the leaders before making a late challenge. |
| Fluke | Bella Nova 4 | Bella Nova is the surprise selection and could upset the leading runners if able to secure a clear run. |
Book prediction: Bilal One 5 is preferred to win, with Pocket Power 3 the principal place selection. Bella Nova 4 is the main danger.
Predicted order: Bilal One 5 — Pocket Power 3 — Bella Nova 4
Completed field
- Torpedo 6
- Bilal One 5
- Bella Nova 4
- Gallop in Glory 7
- Pocket Power 3
- American Star 8
- Raees Sahib 2
- Flokey 9
2nd Race — Class VII, Division VI
Distance: Approximately 1,000 metres
Time: 3:05 p.m.
Predictions
| Category | Selection | Reason |
| Favourite | Gold Nation 6 | Gold Nation is the leading selection and may have the pace and consistency required for this distance. |
| Place | Tiger of Sultan 3 | Tiger of Sultan is considered capable of staying in contention and finishing among the leading three. |
| Fluke | Royal Stone 7 | Royal Stone is the outsider pick and could reproduce the improvement shown in its recent placing form. |
Book prediction: Gold Nation 6 is expected to lead the race, with Tiger of Sultan 3 preferred for second. Royal Stone 7 is the principal fluke selection.
Predicted order: Gold Nation 6 — Tiger of Sultan 3 — Royal Stone 7
Completed field
- Gold Nation 6
- Tiger of Sultan 3
- True Promise 2
- Dani Princess 8
- Nixter 8
- Royal Stone 7
- Sky Warrior 9
- Time Pass 10
- Largess 4
- King Asia 5
3rd Race — Class VII, Division IV
Distance: Approximately 1,000 metres
Time: 3:40 p.m.
Predictions
| Category | Selection | Reason |
| Favourite | Raja The Great 2 | Raja The Great is selected on the basis of its competitive profile and could benefit from a well-timed run over 1,000 metres. |
| Place | Fakhar-e-Sardar 4 | Fakhar-e-Sardar is included as a place chance and may stay close to the pace throughout. |
| Fluke | Thunder Speed 3 | Thunder Speed is the surprise runner and could challenge if able to convert its speed into a disciplined finish. |
Book prediction: Raja The Great 2 is the top choice, with Fakhar-e-Sardar 4 expected to contest the places. Thunder Speed 3 is the main upset possibility.
Predicted order: Raja The Great 2 — Fakhar-e-Sardar 4 — Thunder Speed 3
Completed field
- Raja The Great 2
- Fakhar-e-Sardar 4
- Thunder Speed 3
- Sea of Class 5
- Singhar 6
- Dogar Choice 3
- Piyari 8
The programme includes an additional notation after Thunder Speed. The exact wording should be checked against the official race-day declaration.
4th Race — September Cup, Class VI
Distance: Approximately 1,200 metres
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Predictions
| Category | Selection | Reason |
| Favourite | Green Card 3 | Green Card is the principal selection in the feature race and may benefit from the longer 1,200-metre distance. |
| Place | Public Star 2 | Public Star is expected to remain competitive and is selected for a place after a balanced run. |
| Fluke | Nisha 4 | Nisha is the outsider selection and could produce a surprise if able to conserve energy early. |
Book prediction: Green Card 3 is preferred to win the September Cup, with Public Star 2 the main place contender. Nisha 4 is the fluke runner.
Predicted order: Green Card 3 — Public Star 2 — Nisha 4
Completed field
- Nisha 4
- Green Card 3
- Pakiza 5
- Public Star 2
5th Race — Class VII, Division VIII
Distance: Approximately 1,000 metres
Time: 4:50 p.m.
Predictions
| Category | Selection | Reason |
| Favourite | Emerging Star 7 | Emerging Star is the leading selection and may use its recent experience to handle the closing stages effectively. |
| Place | Falco 5 | Falco is considered a reliable place prospect and could benefit from a smooth position behind the early pace. |
| Fluke | Be A Man 4 | Be A Man is the surprise selection and could challenge the main contenders if able to reproduce its best form. |
Book prediction: Emerging Star 7 is preferred to win, with Falco 5 selected for a place. Be A Man 4 is the danger runner.
Predicted order: Emerging Star 7 — Falco 5 — Be A Man 4
Completed field
- Zohan Thunder 9
- Pearl 6
- Falco 5
- Shair-e-Niaz Baig 9
- Emerging Star 3
- Be A Man 4
- Paddington 7
- Haseeb Thunder 7
- Chhota Mulkani 8
The programme image appears to show different numbers beside some runners in the fifth race. The horse names have been reproduced as visible, but the final saddlecloth numbers should be verified with the Lahore Race Club.
Book Predictions at a Glance
| Race | Favourite | Place | Fluke |
| 1st | Bilal One 5 | Pocket Power 3 | Bella Nova 4 |
| 2nd | Gold Nation 6 | Tiger of Sultan 3 | Royal Stone 7 |
| 3rd | Raja The Great 2 | Fakhar-e-Sardar 4 | Thunder Speed 3 |
| 4th — September Cup | Green Card 3 | Public Star 2 | Nisha 4 |
| 5th | Emerging Star 7 | Falco 5 | Be A Man 4 |
Overall Assessment
The third-day card appears to have a clear focal point in the September Cup, where Green Card is selected as the principal contender. The remaining four races feature competitive fields in which early pace, positioning and a clean passage could significantly influence the outcome.
The strongest overall selections are Bilal One, Gold Nation, Raja The Great, Green Card and Emerging Star. The main place candidates are Pocket Power, Tiger of Sultan, Fakhar-e-Sardar, Public Star and Falco, while Bella Nova, Royal Stone, Thunder Speed, Nisha and Be A Man have been identified as the principal fluke possibilities.
As recent Lahore meetings have produced several unexpected place-getters and upset results, the complete finishing order may not follow the pre-race book. The selections should therefore be treated as editorial race analysis only, not as assured results
