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Monday January 13, 2025

Sardar bags Munir Dar Memorial Cup at LRC

By Asher Butt
January 13, 2025
This still taken from a video released on November 13, 2023, shows participants during a horse race in Lahore. — YouTube@PakistanHorseRacing/File
This still taken from a video released on November 13, 2023, shows participants during a horse race in Lahore. — YouTube@PakistanHorseRacing/File

LAHORE: Sardar lived up to expectations by clinching the Munir Ahmad Dar Memorial Cup in an action-packed race day at the Lahore Race Club on Sunday. The event saw a mix of favourites dominating the races and a few surprising upsets that added drama to the day.

In the featured race, Sardar battled to victory ahead of surprise runner-up Dhafir, while Swift Retort took third place. The day opened with an upset as Smart Fighter stunned the field to win, followed by Rubta in second and favorite Serenity settling for third.

Generosity maintained form in the second race, winning ahead of Desert Parri and Zaman Sahib. Moni Prince secured victory in the third race, with Wynx and Big Dream completing the places.

Raftar dominated the fourth race while Macs and Mafnood JR surprised with second and third positions. The fifth race saw another upset with Macs King edging Brooklyn, while Desert Crown finished third.

The seventh race, featuring an open field, was won by Nisha, followed by Distant Music and Gabriella. In the day’s final race, favorite Farhan Prince held off a strong challenge from Shakira, with Black Tiger taking third.