November 16, 2001	Friday	Shaba'an 29, 1422

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KARACHI, Nov 15: Jockey Raees Ahmed, stole the racing limelight at the Winter Gymkhana Meeting, when he rode home a splendid treble at the Karachi Racecourse Thursday.

The young rider began his winning sequence when he piloted Baby Face to victory, winning the five furlong sprint in the second race, beating the crowd fancy Aziz Love by two lengths.

Then partnering Golden News in the fourth event, in a big field of 17 runners, Raees rode the bay mare to a start to finish victory, as another favourite Magical Effect bit the dust.

Then reserving his best for the final event of the afternoon, Raees astride the grey gelding Leo, won a very close race from the favourite Dur-e-Yamen by just 3/4 of a length as three runners sprinted past the winning post locked in a close encounter.

Earlier in the sixth race on Bold Commander, Raees was beaten into second place, when the favourite Fast Enough, with Ghulam Shabbir in the saddle sprinted over the six furlongs in a smart time of one minute 18 1/5 seconds, on a slightly heavy track.

The two runners were engaged in a hectic battle for supremacy in the home stretch before Fast Enough drew away to win, much to the delight of the winning mount’s supporters.

As predicted in our columns, The Youngster Cup, for two-year-old colts and fillies was picked up by M. Shafiq’s chestnut filly Sweet Touch with Shahid Rehman in the saddle.

Seven lengths behind came Prince Khurram, followed by Chantilly Lace and Lucky Three.

The opening event was bagged by the bay colt Mark, this time ridden by jockey Ahmed, making it two winners in a row for owner Edward Chou.

Just in Fun, with Ahmed’s older brother Mazhar aboard was second, while Tanveer-e-Sehar and Atish Fishan completed the frame.

Al Khair ridden by jockey Tariq Mahmood, picked up the spoils in the third race of the afternoon, lowering the colours of another favourite Hamza Saheb. Shahdad Star collared Gold Money for the third spot.

Racing will resume over here after the Holy month of Ramazan.

Following are the results:

KARACHI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-III 5F

Mark (Mr. Edward Chou) 9-0 Ahmed 1, Just In Fun 8-8 M. Mazhar 2, Tanveer-e-Sehar 8-0 Azeem 3, Atish Fishan 8-3 Zubair Ahmed 4.

Also ran: Double Your Money, Winning Streak, Baby Tabassum, Law Of Nature, Lucky Love, Salar-e-Sehar, Super Boy, Fast Spin, Rolling Thunder, Smart Boy, Prism Of Life, Clever Cat and Magican.

Won by Neck, 2L, 6L. Time 1 min 8 2/5 sec. Winner trained by Sadiq Hussain.

KARACHI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-II 5F

Baby Face (Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Siddiqui) 8-2 Raees Ahmed 1, Aziz Love 8-9 Azeem 2, Raysham 9-2 Nisar Ahmed 3, Even Top 8-7 Naveed 4.

Also ran: Kiev, Brave Again, Jeeder, Bahoo Jee, Meri Shahzadi, Simple Prayer, Stylish Rider, Gharnata, Noor-un-Nisa 8-2, My Time 7-13 and Chhotto 7-10.

Won by 2L, 1 1/4L, 6L. Time 1 min 7 3/5 sec. Winner trained by A. Hannan.

KARACHI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-I 5F

Al Khair (Mr. Qazi Asif) 8-8 Tariq Mahmood 1, Hamza Saheb 8-7 Kashif Ali 2, Shahdad Star 8-7 Fayyaz Khan 3, Gold Money 8-6 Azeem 4.

Also ran: Miss Canny, Old Gambler, Wonderful Boy, Prince Mohsin, Satellite Star 8-7, Little Sunny, Party Time, Lawrence Of Arabia, Striker, Zabyan, Sur Sagar, Target, Lady Killer and Guarantee.

Won by 3L, Nil, 4L. Time 1 min 6 1/5 sec. Winner trained by M. Tufail.

KARACHI PLATE CLASS IX DIV VII 5F

Golden News (M/s. Hussain Dada & Qasim Dada) 8-6 Raees Ahmed 1, Be Warn 8-6 Ahmed 2, Welcome Shahtab 8-7 Kashif Ali 3, Magical Effect 8-9 Lateef 4.

Also ran: Feasible, Tomahawk, Touch Of Joy, My Lucky Star, Dushtiani, Lucky Prince, Blue’s Night, Jubilant Action, Aakash, Uncle Makrani, Son Of None, Pari Pakar and Giselle.

Al Zarrar was withdrawn from the race before coming under the starter’s orders.

Won by 5L, 1 1/4L, Sh-hd. Time 1 min 5 1/5 sec. Winner trained by Sarwar.

YOUNGSTER CUP 6F

Terms race for two-year-old Pakistani colts & fillies.

Sweet Touch (Mr. M. Shafiq) Shahid Rehman 1, Prince Khurram 8-11 Kashif Qamar 2, Chantilly Lace 8-0 M. Yousuf 3, Lucky Three 8-8 Tariq Mahmood 4.

Also ran: Strategic, Saligna, Xtasy, Flying Bird and Fly To The Sky.

Won by 7L, 4 1/2L, 6L. Time 1 min 18 3/5 sec. Winner trained by Aurangzeb Khan.

HAPPY PLATE CLASS IX DIV VI 6F

Fast Enough (Mr.M.H. Ali) 8-5 Ghulam Shabbir 1, Bold Commander 8-12 Raees Ahmed 2, The Happy News 8-8 Zahoor Ahmed 3, Ray Of Light 8-10 Saqib 4.

Also ran: Al Jarrar, Lover’s Line, Pearl, Lucky One, Queen Of Hearts, Jadeem and Maha Sagar.

Won by 3 1/2L, 8L, 3L. Time 1 min 18 1/5 sec. Winner trained by Mohammad Rafiq Karim.

KARACHI PLATE CLASS IX DIV III 6F

Leo (Mr. Tauseef Ali Siddiqui) 7-10 Raees Ahmed 1, Dur Rehman 8-10 Shahid Rehman 2, The Champion Strides 8-3 Mujahid Ali 3, Gambling Princess 8-7 Kashif Qamar 4.

Also ran: The Club Champion, Charkh Bareen, Jungle Beat, Crusade, Shaun Pollock, Sandra’s Love and Sparkling Lady.

Won by 3/4L, Neck, 2L. Time 1 min 16 2/5 sec. Winner trained by Shahid Ahmed.