LAHORE: The crowning event of country’s thoroughbred racing, the Pakistan Derby, a term race for four-year-old colts and fillies is set to enthrall racegoers at Sunday’s Lahore Winter Meeting.
On a packed 10-race card, the National Breeders Cup classing, The Jockey Club of Pakistan Cup, the Country-bred Champion Cup, the Stewards Cup, the Lahore Race Club Cup and the Champions Stakes Cup will be run.
But the biggest drawcard is the Derby, carrying a handsome amount of Rs6.1million to be shared among the top-four finishers. Jim and Tonic, Spartacus and Leisure Trip look the top contenders in the 2400m race, where the rest of the field can also spring a surprise.
Ex- Gambler, Farhan King, Hizar, Jim And Tonic, Jhoom, Last Emperor, Red Rock, Raghu Bhai, Spartacus and Sarpanch will all carry a 9-0 weight with Leisure Trip, Marty Shah Star, Shakira and Western Lady carrying 8-11.
Published in Dawn, March 3rd, 2024
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