Asher Butt
LAHORE: The 3rd Day Winter Meeting 2025-26 of the Lahore Race Club will be staged on Sunday evening, featuring a card of six competitive races, all belonging to the Class VII category, though spread across various divisions. The distances on the day range from 900 metres to 1100 metres, with the opening contest being a maiden affair.
Race 1 – Class VII Division VI & VII (Maiden, 900m)
Nine debutants will lock horns in the opener. Haseeb The Great heads in as the favourite, while Augustus looks strong for a place, and Mehsi Babu is tipped as the fluke. The rest of the field comprises Fateh One, Haseeb Barbarian’s, Moj Mela, Good Boy, Tiger of Sultan, and Timmy.
Race 2 – Class VII Division VI & VII (900m)
This contest promises another intriguing battle. Haseeb Thrill is the pick of the lot, with Thunder Prince (Krc) expected to fight for place honours, while Leo Star stands as the fluke entry. Also in the run are Jhanbaz, Silent Melody, I Shall Lead, Thunder Cloud (Krc), American Star, and Gifts of Gold.
Race 3 – Class VII Division VI (900m)
In the third race, Victory Bulbul emerges as the favourite. Raftar is rated good for a place, and Yes Commander is considered a strong challenger. Other runners include Dur-e-Adan, Gallop In Glory, Sky Warrior, and Thunder Man (Krc).
Race 4 – Class VII Division I & II (1100m)
This scaled-up category over 1100 metres is expected to be closely contested. Son of Sultan is declared the favourite, with Princess Elessa likely to finish in the money, while Brigadier is a key contender. Completing the line-up are Al Shaoq, Princess Noor, Imperious, Samore City, and Mogambo.
Race 5 – Class VII Division III & IV (1000m)
The fifth race brings an equally balanced field. Absolutely Not is rated as favourite, Falco as the place hopeful, and Sehar as a potential fluke. Others in the fray are Yesteryear, National Colour, Thunder Boy (Krc), Haseeb Thunder, Sarkar Raj, Great One, and Rayaan Prince.
Race 6 – Class VII Division IV & V (1000m)
The concluding race of the day is expected to be thrilling. Gabriela leads as favourite, with Agha Prince and Nawab Prince competing for places. The race will also see Ruthay, Mr. Asia, Pocket Power, and Azad vying for honours.
