February 23, 2003	Sunday	Zul Hijjah 21, 1423

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KARACHI, Feb 22: Free Lancer, on trail for his fourth successive victory but soundly beaten last week by Lady’s Love going over six furlongs, will make amends on Sunday afternoon when the Winter Gymkhana Meeting gets under way at the Karachi Racecourse.

The seven-year-old chestnut will now be going over his pet distance of five furlongs.

Also in the field is the dark bay horse Sher Zai, who will be going all out to achieve another success after humbling Free Lancer’s stable companion Defence Academy two weeks ago.

However, Defence Academy was also among the winners last Sunday, beating Just In Fun by a street over five furlongs and will be going all out to avenge that defeat in the sixth race.

All in all, eight events have been drawn up on the racing card. The first six to be contested over the sprinting distance of five furlongs and the last two going over six.

The first race begins at 12-30 p.m.

Following is the field and our selections:

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-V 5F

Royal Beauty 9-0, Mera Kiya Kasoor 8-13, Sunday Silence 8-12, Darbari Malang 8-10, Shehroz-e-Sehar 8-8, Royal Promise 8-7, Sher Khan 8-1, Century 7-13, Pretty Samrah 7-12 and Millennium Era 7-10.

Win: Sunday Silence

Place: Sher Khan & Royal Promise.

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-IV 5F

Sachin 9-1, Splendid Winner 9-0, Genuine Risk 9-0, Present Will 9-0, Striker 8-13, Reasonable 8-13, Major Dandy 8-12, Lightening Arrow 8-12, Even Top 8-12, Dauntless 8-12, Super Boy 8-8, Law Of Nature 8-8, Rukhsar 8-5, Bye Bye 8-5, Prince Naeem 8-4, Venturis Arrow 8-1, Jango 7-13 and Sweet Senorita 7-11.

Win: Prince Naeem

Place: Splendid Winner & Even Top.

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-III 5F

Candle Light 9-2, Rich Valiant 9-1, Clever Cat 8-13, Prism Of Life 8-13, Black Magic 8-12, Last Love 8-8, Raysham 8-8, Much Better 8-7, Little Sunny 8-6, Silent Fire 8-3, Wondering Eyes 8-3, Racing Leader 8-0, Noor-un-Nisa 7-12 and Tipu Fight 7-11.

Win: Black Magic

Place: Clever Cat & Rich Valiant.

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-II 5F

Mera Jugnoo 9-5, Blue’s Night 9-0, One Touch 8-12, Lovely Love 8-12, Knight Fighter 8-12, My Time 8-10, Khas ul Khas 8-9, Win Today 8-9, Winning Streak 8-8, High Speed 8-6, Great Bakht 8-2, Mark 8-0, Your Excellency 7-12 and Lucky Prince 7-12.

Win: Once Touch

Place: Win Today & Mera Jugnoo.

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-I 5F

Maha Sagar 9-1, Baby Queen 8-13, Trust You 8-12, Visitor 8-12, Regal 8-10, Just In Fun 8-9, Jaguar 8-8, Ray Of Light 8-8, Razdan 8-7, Burning Sky 8-6, Charismatic Eyes 8-6, Naeem Touch 8-4, Canon Again 8-3, Yaqoob Choice 8-3, Noble Princess 8-3, Shandar 8-0 and Grey Boy 7-13.

Win: Maha Sagar

Place: Just In Fun & Charismatic Eyes.

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV VII 5F

Aziz Love 9-2, Free Lancer 9-2, High Standard 9-2, High Star 9-0, Sapno Ki Rani 8-10, Champion Lady 8-9, Defence Academy 8-9, Sarazen 8-8, Sher Zai 8-5, Kum Kum 8-3, Superb Star 8-3, Pehlwan Choice 8-2, Thousand Up 7-11, Sardar 7-10 and Heed My Speed 7-10.

Win: Free Lancer

Place: Aziz Love & Defence Academy.

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV VI 6F

Laurel 9-4, Prince Of Arabia 8-13, Queen Of Hearts 8-12, Rashmee 8-10, Order Of The Day 8-1, Jugni 8-1, Champion Star 8-1, Hamza Saheb 8-1, Lovely Concept 7-13 and Royal Lancer 7-12.

Win: Laurel

Place: Prince Of Arabia & Rashmee.

SIBI PLATE CLASS IX DIV III, IV & V 6F

Mega Hit 9-6, Fire Of Desire 9-5, Donatello 9-0, The Club Champion 8-10, The Cleopatra 8-7, Deniro 8-5, Guarantee 8-4, Show Time 8-0, X’tasy 7-11 and Snake Eyed 7-8.

Win: Donatello

Place: Fire Of Desire & Deniro.

DAY’S BEST: Free Lancer

GOOD DOUBLE: One Touch - Laurel.