June 15, 2003	Sunday	Rabi-us-Sani 14, 1424

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KARACHI, June 14: Khas-Ul-Khas is on course for his fifth successive victory, when the Summer Gymkhana Race Meeting gets under way at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

Owned by Rahat Sultan and perhaps with jockey M. Mazhar once again in the saddle, Khas-Ul-Khas should be challenged all the way to the winning post by Chachu’s Dream and Sapno Ki Rani in the last race on the afternoon’s programme.

Seven events have been drawn up, all to contested over the sprinting distance of five furlongs. The first race begins at 1-30 p.m.

Another runner that should not be beaten on Sunday afternoon is Mrs. Yasmin K. Khan’s thoroughbred bay horse Dauntless, participating in the second event in a field of 13 runners. Prism Of Life and Even Top are likely to give the favourite a tough time.

The same could be said about Abdul Raza’s dark bay National Lining, beaten last Sunday by Yaqoob’s Choice by a close margin of one and half lengths, after the two were engaged in a keen tussle sprinting for the winning post. In the opener which has 10 runners vying for the spoils, Grey Boy tracking well in his morning exercises and with a good rider astride should win this five furlong sprint from Much Better and Royal Promise, with Gharnata joining the fray.

Although carrying a heavy burden of 9-2 on his back, Auzy, a bay horse is fancied in our columns to win the fourth race from Cosby Kid and Just In Fun. The following event has a big field of 16 runners and should provide plenty for thrills for the racing fans. Of the lot Champion Lady, Nawab, Deniro, Rajwar and Sonia, all have a chance to bag the honours.

However, our column fancies the speedy Champion Lady to pass the winning post ahead of Nawab and Rajwar.

Roberto Carlos Fan after his first victory over here last Sunday is all set to repeat that performance for the connections, but the bay horse will have to work up a sweat to overcome the challenge of Shah Khan, Blue’s Night, Blue’s Night and Royal Lancer.

Following is the field and our selections:

SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-V 5F

Show Stopper 9-2, Grey Boy 9-0, Dunlop 8-12, Major Dandy 8-8, Royal Promise 8-7, Much Better 8-7, Gharnata 8-6, Sunday Silence 8-2, Sweet Senorita 8-0 and Darbari Malang 7-10.

Win: Grey Boy

Place: Much Better & Royal Promise

SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-IV 5F

Dauntless 9-2, Bang Man 9-0, Prism Of Life 8-13, Silver City 8-13, Last Love 8-12, Even Top 8-10, Royal Touch 8-10, Noor-un-Nisa 8-8, Royal Beauty 8-7, Wondering Eyes 8-5, Clever Cat 8-3, Silent Fire 8-0 and Raysham 8-0.

Win: Dauntless

Place: Prism Of Life & Even Top.

SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-III 5F

National Lining 9-1, Jiyo 9-0, Mark 9-0, Rukhsar 9-0, Your Pleasure 8-13, Bank Manager 8-8, Sovero 8-6, Ghazan King 8-6, Waqas Aiya 8-3, Baby Tabassum 8-1, Win Today 7-11 and Your Opinion 7-10.

Win: National Lining

Place: Savero & Your Pleasure

SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-I & II 5F

Auzy 9-2, Shimmering Sea 9-2, Power Plus 9-1, Yellow River 9-0, Aakash 8-12, Pehlwan Choice 8-8, Prosmatic 8-7, Cosby Kid 8-5, McGrath 8-4, Lover’s Line 8-1, Sajan Black 8-0, Baby Queen 7-13 and Just In Fun 7-11.

Win: Auzy

Place: Cosby Kid & Just In Fun.

SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-I 5F

Mera Jugnoo9-0, Champion Lady 8-11, Deniro 8-12, Nawab 8-11, Love Land 8-11, Shamsul Queen 8-10, Your Honour 8-9, Reliable 8-8, Satellite Star 8-3, Lovely Concept 8-3, Black Magic 8-2, Rajwar 8-1, The Sohaib 8-1, Grey Fight 8-0, Rehmat Hi Rehmat 8-0 and Sonia 8-0.

Win: Champion Lady

Place: Nawab & Rajwar.

SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV VII

Zebatic 9-2, Ray Of Light 9-2, Sarazen 9-0, Wonder Thunder 8-12, Fast And Furious 8-11, Roberto Carlos Fan 8-10, Mubashir Prince 8-10, Blue’s Night 8-9, Lady Freedom 8-8, Wicked Game 8-8, Royal Lancer 8-8, Metro 8-6,Follow The Leader 8-5, Shah Khan 8-3, Queen Of Pakistan 8-2, Khush Mazar 8-1, High Star 7-12 and Image Command 7-8.

Win: Roberto Carlos Fan

Place: Shah Khan & Blue’s Night.

SARHAD PLATE CLASS IX DIV V & VI 5F

Wonderful Peace 9-6, Mega Ht 9-5, Chachu’s Dream 9-5, The Law 9-2, Shab-e-Noor 8-11, Order Of The Day 8-1, Sapno Ki Rani 7-11, Khas-Ul-Khas 7-10, Snake Eyed 7-10, The Cleopatra 7-10 and Mickey Mikado II 7-9.

Win: Khas-Ul-Khas

Place: Chachu’s Dream & Sapno Ki Rani.

DAY’S BEST: Khas-Ul-Khas

GOOD DOUBLE: Dauntless - National Lining.