August 14, 2003	Thursday	Jumadi-us-Sani 15, 1424

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KARACHI, Aug 13: The Independence Day Cup to be run over six furlongs will be the main attraction at the Karachi races which will be held on Thursday. The first race will begin at 1 p.m.

Of the ten runners who will vie for top honours The Club Champion, Fire Of Desire, Charkh Bareen and The New Champion on their present form and track work draw the attention most.

The Club Champion and Fire Of Desire are the pick of the lot but will be carrying crushing weights, therefore, may find the going tough and they may face a real challenge from Charkh Bareen who is tracking very well and will relish the journey. Fire of Desire, will, however, be a safe each way bet.

The supporting event of the day, the August Cup looks set for Dont Panic from Pir Pagaro’s stable who won in her last three outings on the trot. She may face challenge from Edging Ahead and Lover’s Lady. The patrons of the turf may fancy Khasul Khas who has five wins in a row to put up some resistance, but now he is running in a different company therefore may find it hard to make his presence felt.

The opener should be duel between Thousand Up and Your Opinion and if there is fair contest it should provide a thrilling contest with Your Opinion having no difficulty in beating Thousand Up who will no doubt come out with improved run.

Knight Gambler, Ustandon Ka Ustad, Mahasagar and Grey Boy draw the attention most in the second race.

Mahasagar is the fastest of the lot and the form horse therefore I would like him to humble Grey Boy and Knight Gambler who despite his win on last Sunday has been placed in the same class by the handicapper of course with a penalty of 16 pounds.

Power Plus, Your Pleasure and Sovero should engage themselves in a triangular fight in the third race. Your Pleasure is the most form horse therefore should have edge over Sovero and Power Plus.

Rajwar in the fourth race is an outstanding entry and on his last Sunday’s run should take a lot of beating. Sweet Grandy and Prince of Arabia should fight out for lower berths.

In the sixth race, Visitor, Snake Eyed and Departure On Time are the form horses. Visitor is set to complete his hat trick of wins. Departure On Time on handicap, though looks a racing certainty will be a safe each way bet, as Visitor is an improving three-year old. Snake Eyed should not run out of place on his last Sunday’s run.

In the concluding event of the day Sardar is cut above class and should win hands down. He has only to beat Micky Mikado II who should be just a push over.

The runners and our selection:

Azadi Plate Div G III - abt 5f

Thousand Up 9-0, Lucky Lover 8-13, Rehmat Hi Rehmat 8-12, Trust Me 8-11, Superb Star 8-11, Lax Luger 8-11, Black Magic 8-10, Tipu Fight 8-10, Clever Cat 8-7, Your Opinion 8-7, Trust You 8-5, Royal Beauty 8-3, Prosmatic 8-2, Tom Cruise 8-0, Pehalwan Choice 8-0, Even Top 7-12. Win........Your Opinion Place......Thousand Up

Azadi Plate Div G II - abt 5F

Knight Gambler 9-2, Metro 9-2, Melody II 9-0, Charismatic Eyes 9-0, Queen Of Pakistan 9-0, Yaqoob Choice 8-13, Ustadon Ka Ustad 8-12, Star Of The Day 8-12, Mahasagar 8-10, Regent 8-6, Ghori 8-5, Just In Fun 8-4, Son Of None 8-4, Grey Boy 8-3, Ever Shine 8-3, Recent Command 8-3, Sonia 8-1, Reliable 7-12.

Win.......Mahasagar Place.....Grey Boy

Azadi Plate Div G I - abt 5F

Auzy 9-3, Knight Fighter 9-3, Power Plus 9-0, Your Pleasure 9-0, Sovero 9-0, Snake River 8-11, Nawab 8-11, Sarazen 8-10, Image Command 8-9, Black Doorman 8-9, Sherzai 8-6, Love Land 8-2, Heed My Speed 8-0, Only For You 7-13, Follow The Leader 7-13, Bull Dancer 7-12, The Clifton King 7-12, Smokey Prince 7-12.

Win......Your Pleasure Place....Sovero

Azadi Plate Div VII-B — abt 5F

Neelam Taab 9-2, Sherganzer 9-2, My Majesty 8-13, Recondition 8-13, Rajwar 8-12, Join The Millennium 8-10, Ranjah 8-10, Sweet Grandy 8-8, Falcon 8-8, X-tasy 8-8, Arabian Majesty 8-2, Prince Of Arabia 8-2, Wings of Hope 8-0, Rakaposhi 7-11, Zsa Zsa Warne 7-8.

Win.......Rajwar Place.....Sweet Grandy

Independence Day Cup Div I, II & III — abt 6F

Gambling Girl 9-7, The Club Champion 9-5, Fire of Desire 9-3, Bold Commander 9-0, Jugni 8-11, Charkh Bareen 8-11, Donatello 8-2, Al Ashia 7-12, The New Champion 7-9, The Champion Strides 7-8.

Win........Charkh Bareen Place......Fire of Desire

Azadi Plate Div VI — abt 5F

Raaz 9-2, Wonderful Peace 8-12, Rani Mukhraji 8-12, Visitor 8-11, Sapno Ki Rani 8-11, Roop Ki Rani 8-11, Ladla 8-10, Snake Eyed 8-9, Flying Prince 8-8, Miss Oozi 8-5, Sona 8-4, Satellite Star 8-2, Departure on Time 8-0, Sligna 7-10.

Win.......Visitor Place.....Departure on Time

August Cup Div IV & V — abt 6F

Captain Crash 9-5, Al Jarar 8-10, Edging Ahead 8-9, Lover’s Lady 8-8, Guarantee 8-7, Dont Panic 8-6, Khasul Khas 8-6, Dur-e-Yemen 8-4, Wing Commander 8-3, Al Zarar 8-0, Roberto Carlos Fan 7-13, Laurel 7-11, Lucky Three 7-10, Ray of Light 7-10, Mega Hit 7-8, Defence Academy 7-8.

Azadi Plate Div VII A — abt 5F

Rajkumar 9-2, Micky Mikadi II 9-1, Mystical 8-12, Ultimate Victory 8-11, Fast And Furious 8-11, Sardar 8-10, On Song 8-8, My Darling 8-6, Power Of Tiger 8-2, Ceaser’s Palace 8-0, Ragni 7-12, Not To Worry 7-8, Cuddly Natasha 7-8.

Win.......Sardar Place.....Micky Mikadi II Day’s Best: Sardar Good Double: Rajwar to Dont Panic.