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