Jim And Tonic triumphs while Verde One stuns in Native Tune Cup

LAHORE: The race activity at the Lahore Race Club yesterday produced a mix of expected triumphs and stunning upsets, with favourite Jim And Tonic claiming the prestigious Pakistan Gold Cup victory while Verde One delivered the day's big surprise by winning the Native Tune Cup.

Pre-race favorite Jim And Tonic justified the punters' faith with a commanding performance to take gold. Pakistani Star secured silver in an unexpected showing, while Public Star surprised with a third-place finish. Pakistan Derby 2025 winner Sardar could only manage fourth place.

In the day's biggest upset, outsider Verde One cruised to a remarkable victory, leaving favorite Redrock to settle for second place. Luna Afzaal, tipped for a placing, finished third.

The day was characterized by several surprising outcomes across the card as in race one, Thunder Man (KRC) unexpectedly won the opener, with Sky Warrior taking second and Annie Power finishing third.

Similarly in Race 2, Desert Pari flew to victory, while Zaman Sahib surprised with a second-place finish and favorite Rayyan Prince came in third. The third race saw Zuza raced home first, followed by surprising second-place Paddington, while Qalandar, expected to place, slipped to third.

In the fourth race, Nisha fulfilled expectations with a win, Black Master surprised in second, and Samore City, expected to place, finished third. Whereas the final had Suicide Blonde, expected to place, took the win in the day's closing contest. Favorite Tiete settled for second place while Melisende finished third.

The day's racing action delivered thrilling finishes and unexpected outcomes for racing enthusiasts at the Lahore Race Club, with Verde One's upset in the Native Tune Cup standing as the day's most remarkable result.