Horse-racing: The Conqueror’s fancied to win day’s honours
By Anwar Zuberi
KARACHI, Aug 5: Three-year-old bay colt, the Conqueror’s, is fancied to win days honours should he sprint to victory in the Summer Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.
He is drawn in a field of 18 runners in the five furlongs third race and on current form start as our days’ best. Lucky Friend and Bright and Early enjoys an edge over the others for the places.
A card of eight races has been drawn for the day. The first race begins at 1.pm.
Six-year-old dark bay horse King Of The Field is poised to make amends of three successive failures by landing the opener. He should be chased by chestnut filly Sea Gul and mare Ghabra for the places.
Tom Cruise, an eight-year-old horse, is tipped to pick up spoils in the next race. He should be followed by Desperado and Tun Baba Tun.
If tried by connections, four-year-old Jack in the Box should present its owner with a winner.
Filly Queen Of Mirwa is on course to make it two in a row should he gallop to victory in the fifth race which has a field of 17 aspirants. However, she should have to overcome Annaba and Goldi Locks in accomplishing the task.
Three-year-old chestnut colt, The Big Show, may upset the applecart.
Three-year-old chestnut colt, Reyan King, should dominate the sixth race to be followed home by Baba Jani and Haseena-e-Arab. The horse to be watched is Dil Phaink.
Five-year-old chestnut Yes Neighbour Yes is expected to repeat his winning feat. Also in line are bay colt Captain Black and Gullu’s Government.
Sea Wave, a five-year-old bay horse, may land the concluding event to make it two on trot.
Following is the field and our selection.
BAHAR PLATE DIV V 5F
Jaguar 9-0, King Of The Field 8-13, She Is Lady 8-11, Sherry The Great 8-10, Sea Gul 8-7, Samroon 8-0, Ghabra 7-11, Afzaal Prince 7-10.
Win: King Of The Field
Place: Sea Gul & Ghabra
BAHAR PLATE DIV IV 5F
First Shot 9-0, Tom Cruise 8-13, Chistian The Great 8-12, Ladla 8-11, Hamza Prince 8-9, Beautiful Bee 8-8, Tun Baba Tun 8-8, Desperado 8-7, Captain Cook 8-4.
Win: Tom Cruise
Place: Desperado & Tun Baba Tun
BAHAR PLATE DIV I 5F
Dr. Dre 9-0, Countess Mah Again 9-0, Birj-ul-Arab 9-0, Sweet Smile 8-12, Kat Mandu 8-10, Lucky Friend 8-10, Raphari 8-9, Hawk’s Bay 8-9, The Conqueror’s 8-7, Bright And Early 8-7, Sindh Malook 8-4, Romio 8-4, Mera Jugnoo 8-3, Princess Ridda 8-3, Sweet Saba 8-1, Eye Sore 7-12, Khas-ul-Khas 7-12, Jadu Nagri 7-11.
Win: The Conqueror’s
Place: Lucky Friend & Bright And Early
BAHAR PLATE DIV III 5F
Little Girl 9-0, Swift Arrival 9-0, Fight For Fame 8-12, Juliat 8-11, Jack In The Box 8-11, Lovely Concept 8-10, Mixed Blessing 8-9, Al Jarrar 8-6, Sweet Grandy 8-6, Auzy 8-5, Hot Strides 8-4, Azam The Great 8-4, Queen Of Awan 8-3, Lucky Luck 8-3, Silent Love 8-3, Charlie 7-13, Ultimate Victory 7-11.
Win: Jack In the Box
Place: Silent Love & Little Girl
BAHAR PLATE DIV II 5F
Annaba 9-4, Daruwala 9-4, Champion Express 9-0, Queen Of Mirwa 9-0, Sher-e-Awan 9-0, Prince Shahzad 8-13, Goldi Locks 8-12, Gunel 8-12, The Big Show 8-10, Perfect Life 8-6, Shah Sawar 8-3, Cant Catch Me 8-2, Al Zarrar 8-1, New Ferrari 7-13, Burnish Pride 7-12, Breaking News 7-10, Foolish Pleasure 7-10.
Win: Queen Of Mirwa
Place: Annaba & Goldi Locks
KINGREE PLATE 5F
Reyan King 9-4, Bul Bul 9-2, Baba Jani 9-2, Shan-e-Arab 9-2, Shore Footed 8-13, Smiling Face 8-12, Velvet Green 8-10, Gwenivare 8-8, Haseena-e-Arab 8-6, Sher Garh 8-3, Your Honour 8-0, Donatello 7-13, Red Rufus 7-12, Dil Phaink 7-12, Sahib-e-Alam 7-10.
Win: Reyan King
Place: Baba Jani & Haseena-e-Arab
SINDH PLATE 5F
Adaab Arz 9-0, Captain Black 8-10, Stormy Kiss 8-9, Sharp Cat 8-7, Gullu’s Government 8-6, Silent Angel 8-0, Yes Neighbour Yes 7-13, Swelling Style 7-13, Aie Bahar 7-13.
Win: Yes Neighbour Yes
Place: Captain Black & Gullu’s Government
KARACHI PLATE 6F
Makina 9-10, Fantasia 9-5, Arab Hi Arab 9-0, Sea Wave 9-0, Safari Queen 8-8, Moon Raker 7-11, Butter Fly 7-10.