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KARACHI, Dec 27: The bay colt Snake Eyed, although finishing a poor fourth a few days ago, starts off as our day’s best, when the Winter Gymkhana Race Meeting gets under way at the Karachi Racecourse on Saturday from 1.00 p.m.
Snake Eyed is contesting with eight other runners in the fifth race going over five furlongs and perhaps with jockey Shahzad once again in the saddle, the colt could get the better of two other speedy customers Blue’s Night and Mahsagar.
All in all, six events to be contested over the five furlong sprint has been drawn up for the afternoon’s programme.
Another runner that should not lose today is the three-year-old chestnut colt Defence Academy participating in the fourth event. The chestnut won his last outing a week ago under Shahzad, beating Mera Jugnoo by eight and half lengths on tight reins.
Also the grey gelding Ever Shine should find the going good running in the last race on Saturday.
Ever Shine however, will have to break into a sweat in overcoming the likes of Sapno Ki Rani and Sugar Daddy, who already has a win under his belt a week ago.
In the opener, Sharoz-e-Sehar is fancied in our columns to pick up the spoils from top weight Sher Khan and Darbari Malang.
Jango if on song is tipped to win the next event, with Rolling Thunder and Striker close on his heels.
In a big field of 19 runners vying for the top honours in the third race, the chestnut gelding Surprise Again, although carrying a heavy impost of 9-4 on his back, should win this race with a good lad astride.
Richy Rich and Reasonable however, will be going all out to prove us wrong.
Following is the field and our selections:
SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-IV & V 5F
Sher Khan 9-4, Miss Ruby 9-4, Century 9-2, Sharoz-e-Sehar 9-2, Sweet Senorita 9-2, Royal Promise 8-13, Darbari Malang 8-12, Ilyas Prince 8-11, The Messenger 8-5, Millennium Era 8-3, Royal Springs 7-8 and Spring Fair 7-8.
Win: Sharoz-e-Sehar
Place: Sher Khan & Darbari Malang.
SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-III & IV 5F
Great Bakht 9-4, Rolling Thunder 9-3, Jango 9-3, Clever Cat 9-0, Striker 9-0, Splendid Winner 9-0, Abr-e-Noor 9-0, Sunday Silence 8-13, Lightening Arrow 8-12, Mera Kiya Kasoor 8-10, Jubilant Action 8-10, Daru 8-10, Rich Valiant 8-10, Gharnata 8-10, Major Dandy 8-10, Rukhsar 8-10, Prince Naeem 8-6, and Pearl 8-6.
Win: Jango
Place: Rolling Thunder & Striker.
SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-II & III 5F
Surprise Again 9-4, Candle Light 9-2, Bach Fly 9-2, Black Magic 9-2, Noor-un-Nisa 9-2, Sachin 9-0, Classic Beauty 8-10, Reasonable 8-10, I Am So Happy 8-10, Even Top 8-9, Mera Sulman 8-9, Neeli Nighain 8-6, Royal Beauty 8-4, Richy Rich 8-3, Powerful Tarzan 8-10, Ford Mustang 7-13, Bye Bye 7-13 and Lucky Love 7-13.
Win: Surprise Again
Place: Richy Rich & Reasonable.
SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-II 5F
Jack Pot 9-2, Knight Gambler 9-2, One Touch 9-0, Defence Academy 8-12, Order Of The Day 8-12, Little Sunny 8-12, Slim Fit 8-12, Shah Rose 8-11, High Speed 8-10, Bull Dancer 8-10, Raysham 8-10, Shoot To Kill 8-8, Silent Fire 8-8, Prism Of Life 8-7, Your Excellency 8-6, Gold Money 8-2, Free Lancer 8-2 and Sarafan 8-2.
Win: Defence Academy
Place: Shah Rose & One Touch.
SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-I 5F
Lover’s Line 9-0, Blue’s Night 8-11, Superb Star 8-11, Sweet Victory 8-10, National Lining 8-10, Snake Eyed 8-8, Mahsagar 8-1, Gazan King 8-0 and Reincarnated 7-13.
Win: Snake Eyed
Place: Blue’s Night & Mahsagar.
SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV VII 5F
Abr-e-Sehar 8-13, Rocket Fuel 8-12, Sapno Ki Rani 8-10, Captain Crash 8-7, Ever Shine 8-5, High Standard 8-4, Sweet Emotion 8-4, Sajan Black 8-4, Sugar Daddy 8-2, Minnie Me 8-0, Wonder Thunder 7-12 and Regent 7-10.
Win: Ever Shine
Place: Sapno Ki Rani & Sugar Daddy.
DAY’S BEST: Snake Eyed
GOOD DOUBLE: Defence Academy - Ever Shine.
