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| February 11, 2007 | Sunday | Muharram 22, 1428 |
Abhi Abhi tipped to lift Jashan-e-Baharan Cup
KARACHI, Feb 10: Four-year-old chestnut filly Abhi Abhi is tipped to atone for previous loss by lifting the Jashan-e-Baharan Cup in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.
Beaten by three-and-a-half lengths by King Of Sanghar in the seven furlongs last outing, she is expected to avenge the defeat by reigning supreme.
Her likely challengers are two form horses – Makina and King Of Sanghar – who are likely to pose her serious challenge in a field of six contestants in the six furlongs race.
Another four-year-old dark bay filly Stormy Kiss looks set to make it two-in-a-row should she sprint to victory in the concluding event going over a distance of six furlongs.
She posted a facile 12 lengths victory over Moon Raker in her last run on Jan 14.
Her stable mate Silent Angel and Tharkyee look certain for the following two places.
Three-year-old bay filly Phapha Kutni who stunned favourite Sonu Love Mani in the last meeting is fancied to come out with similar performance by topping the field which has seven aspirants.She should be chased by chestnut Sindh Malook and colt Inside Story for the places.
Five-year-old mare Patricia who has been off colour in the recent past has been rated to sprint to victory by overcoming Can’t Catch Me and Sir Jee who are the two form horses among others in the field.
Birj-ul-Arab whose winning streak was intercepted by Can’t Catch Me possesses credential to storm home in a strong field of 18 runners.
Bay horse Shah Pasand should gallop to victory in the opener to be followed by mare Princess Rozi in the next.
After being well backed last week Princess Rozi was withdrawn by the owner before the race. He was penalised by the KRC administrator and entry of horse was stopped for 15 days.
Surprisingly, she has been included in race No 2 in spite of the punishment by the KRC Racing Committee.
Meanwhile, it is learnt that Shah Mardan Shah Shah Pir Pagara who heads the Racing Committee has taken serious note of rider Riaz Mohammad of Lucky Friend who let lose his mount in the last race on Feb 3 and remained standing at the starting gate.
Besides withdrawing the licence of rider and banning Lucky Friend’s entry pending enquiry, he has directed members of the committee to function without any interference.
Following is the field and our selection.
THE FLOWER PLATE DIV III
CLASS VII 5F:
Shah Pasand 9-0, Daruwala 8-13, Martini 8-12, The Choice Of The Day 8-12, Mixed Blessing 8-12, Priceless 8-11, Canon Ball 8-10, Donatello 8-9, Khyber 8-8, Queen Of Awan 8-8, Super Salute 8-7, Field Commander 8-5, Lucky Senior 8-5, Ho Ho Ho 8-2, New Ferrari 8-1, King Of Cool 7-12, Sher-e-Awan 7-11.
Win: Shah Pasand.
Place: Canon Ball and New Ferrari.
THE FLOWER PLATE DIV II
CLASS VII 5F:
Sweet Grandy 9-2, Lucky Leader 9-0, Princess Rozi 9-0, Sweet Touch 8-12, Juliat 8-10, Lucky Gem 8-9, The Princess Arab 8-6, Thanks Naeem 8-5, Champion Express 8-3, Super Shot 8-0, Moment To Moment II 8-0, Lucky Luck 7-11.
Win: Princess Rozi.
Place: Champion Express and Juliat.
THE FLOWER PLATE DIV I
CLASS VII 5F:
Kat Mandu 9-5, Jawan Bakht 9-2, Birj-ul-Arab 9-2, Gullu’s Government 9-1, Bilal Choice 9-0, Vice Admiral 8-13, Be Jamalo 8-11, Lady Umpire 8-11, With Interest 8-10, Haseena-e-Arab 8-6, Check Mate 8-4, Smiling Face 8-4, Sweetie Pie 8-1, Darwesh Babu 8-1, Sanam Jan 8-1, Goroghantal 8-0, Queen Of Mirwa 7-13, Fantastic Horse 7-13.
Win: Birj-ul-Arab.
Place: Haseena-e-Arab and Kat Mandu.
THE MULTAN PLATE 5F:
Shirocco 9-0, Virlie 9-0, Black Girl 9-0, Sir Jee 9-0, Honey Princess 8-11, Eager Saint 8-10, Scarface 8-10, Trust Again 8-6, Moon Baby 8-6, Can’t Catch Me 8-5, Sharp Cat 8-5, Patricia 8-4, The Ghazan Prince 8-4, Jack In The Box 7-13.
Win: Patricia.
Place: Can’t Catch Me and Sir Jee.
THE MILLAN PLATE CLASS V DIV II 6F:
Ouija Board 9-0, Phapha Kutni 8-7, Sindh Malook 8-7, Inside Story 8-7, Gwenivare 8-6, Laat Sahib 8-5, The Concord 8-2.
Win: Phapha Kutni.
Place: Sindh Malook and Inside Story.
THE JASHAN-E-BAHARAN CUP 6F:
Al Faris 9-6, Makina 9-6, King Of Sanghar 9-0, Savabeel 8-12, Fantasia 7-12, Abhi Abhi 7-8.
Win: Abhi Abhi.
Place: Makina and King Of Sanghar.
THE POONA PLATE CLASS IV & V DIV I and II 6F:
Reyan King 9-0, Stormy Kiss 9-0, Tharkyee 8-10, Silent Angel 8-5, Voo Doo Doll 8-5, Chaleswan Chur 8-2, Moon Raker 8-1, Maid’s Causeway 7-13.
Win: Stormy Kiss.
Place: Silent Angel and Tharkyee.
DAYS BEST: Abhi Abhi.
GOOD DOUBLE: Birj-ul-Arab and Phapha Kutni.
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