LAHORE, Dec 2: The terms and conditions of two big race events of the Lahore Racing calendar year has been revised and rescheduled by the Lahore Race Club (LRC). A notification issued by the LRC said that the Pakistan St. Leger will be held on Dec 21 and the race distance will be 2000 metres.

The last date for the receipt of entries has been fixed at Dec 17.

The Derby trials race to be held on Feb 22 will be a term race for Pakistani bred colts and fillies.

According to new terms the colts will carry nine stones in handicap while the fillies will be entitled to three pounds allowance in weight scales. The Derby trials race distance is held over 2000 metres traditionally

The notification did not specify the need for the changes.—AG

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