LAHORE: Two major cup events, the 2000 Guineas Of Pakistan and the Christmas Cup, will be run during the 17th Lahore Winter Meeting which gets under way here at the Racecourse on Sunday.
The main race for three-year-old, the 2000 Guineas Of Pakistan to be run over 1,600 metres, has been introduced at the Lahore Race Club (LRC) calendar for the first time and has attracted five acceptors. It includes two high-profile colts — Tufaan and Pakistani Star — the record holders in speed over 1,600 metres and 1,400 metres, respectively with established credential sires bloodlines will measure each other’s strides for supremacy. Tufaan holds slight advantage while the three other contestants have yet to prove their worth. This will be the fifth race of the eight-event card.
The supporting event, the Christmas Cup to be gone over 1,300 metres, has nine runners and a majority of thoroughbreds who have shown fine performances look set to add glory to their sires bloodline.
The quartet of Hash Tag, Silent Assassin, Golden Ring and Queen should fight for the honours. This will be the sixth race in the order.
In the six other races to be held over 1,000 metres and 1,200 metres featuring thoroughbreds, a couple of them promise interesting and close action.
In all, a sizable number of 75 horses are to feature in today’s action with the first race set to begin at 12:00 noon.
Published in Dawn, December 25th, 2022
