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KARACHI, Feb 24: Four-year-old dark bay filly Black Girl is tipped to bounce back by winning days honours in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.
She was denied to make it two-in-a-row by another filly Sweet Smile who posted a two lengths victory in the last outing. On merit, she is likely to atone to the loss by dominating the six furlong feature event which has a field of 11 runners barring last minute withdrawls.
Among others, Sindh Malook, a four-year-old chestnut colt, may pose serious challenge to Black Girl to be followed by colt Moon Raker.
A card of nine races has been chalked out for the day. The first race begins at 12noon.
Five-year-old bay horse, Jawan Bakht, look certain to come out with flying colours in a pack of 14 contenders in the supporting event. He obliged the punters by galloping to five lengths victory over Kat Mandu last Sunday.
Though there are couple of good horses but Jack In The Box and Kat Mandu enjoys an edge to finish on the board.
If allowed to run on merit, mare Smiling Face should beat the entire opposition by claiming the top division race of class VII. She had to be content with second place after losing to Birj-ul-Arab in a closely fought race earlier this month.
She is likely to be chased by mare Patricia and filly Foolish Pleasure for the places.
Four-year-old bay colt, Lucky Leader, who has proved his mark in the last run after a layoff, is also poised to pick up spoils.
With three successive second positions under her belt, five-year-old mare Meri Paidagiree, should outpace rivals by sprinting to victory this time. Choice Of the Day may bring an element of surprise.
Filly Gul Bano is likely to emerge victorious in the opener while another filly Breaking News should oblige punters in the next race. If kicking, mare Silent Love can pull off an upset.
If tried by connections, filly Make Millions and dark bay horse Qandhar should win the other two races.
Following is the field and our selection:
THE MELA PLATE DIV V-B CLASS VII 4F:
Captain Cook 9-0, Gul Bano 8-9, Afzaal Prince 8-9, Hamza Prince 8-4, Rashk-e-Rawan 8-4, Raaz 8-4, Silver March 8-4, Street Fighter 8-4, Al Jazeera 8-4.
Win: Gul Bano.
Place: Afzaal Prince and Captain Cook.
THE MELA PLATE DIV V-A CLASS VII 4 1/2F:
Breaking News 9-4, Hamza Joy 9-2, Shah Sawar 9-2, Sherry The Great 9-1, Lucky Girl 8-13, The Princess 8-12, Silent Love 8-12, Ghabra 8-12, Piyari Mehbooba 8-12, Auzy 8-9, Jet Zone 8-7.
Win: Breaking News.
Place: Lucky Girl and Hamza Joy.
THE MELA PLATE DIV IV CLASS VII 4 1/2F:
Make Millions 9-4, Power Plus 9-0, Master Of Disaster 8-12, Al Jarrar 8-10, Tom cruise 8-10, Order Of The day 8-10, Lucky Legs 8-9, Burnish Pride 8-9, Desperado 8-7, Dr. Dre 8-6, Chand Aya 8-5, Azam The Great 8-4, Sonia 8-4, King Of The Ring 8-2, Prince Shahzad 8-2.
Win: Make Millions.
Place: Al Jarrar and Lucky Legs.
THE MELA PLATE DIV III-B CLASS VII 4 1/2F:
Lucky Gem 9-0, Lucky Luck 8-7, Annaba 8-6, Qandhar 8-6, Mixed Blessing 8-4, Priceless 8-4, Super Salute 8-3, Sweet Saba 8-3, Daruwala 8-1, Martini 8-0.
Win: Qandhar.
Place: Mixed Blessing and Sweet Saba.
THE MELA PLATE DIV III-A CLASS VII 5F:
New Ferrari 9-2, Love Comes To Town 9-2, Bewitched 8-13, Meri Paidagiree 8-7, Donatello 8-6, Jan-e-Mun 8-6, Moment To Moment II 8-6, Little Girl 8-4, Khyber 8-4, The Choice Of The Day 8-4, Canon Ball 8-2, Be Jamalo 8-2.
Win: Meri Paidagiree.
Place: Canon Ball and Donatello.
THE MELA PLATE DIV II CLASS VII 5F:
Look My Tiger 9-4, Green Rose 9-4, Lucky Leader 9-4, Princess Rozi 9-1, Check Mate 8-8, Goroghantal 8-6, Janoo Love Insho 8-6, Final Count Down 8-6, Champion Express 8-5, Khas-ul-Khas 8-5, Darwaish Babu 8-5, Sanam Jan 8-5, Fantastic Horse 8-3, Thanks Naeem 8-2, Turf Shot 8-2, Sugar Sweet 8-2, Midas Touch 8-2, Sweet Touch 8-0.
Win: Lucky Leader.
Place: Princess Rozi and Thanks Naeem.
THE MELA PLATE DIV I CLASS VII 5F:
Trust Again 9-3, Patricia 9-1, Moon Baby 9-1, Lucky Step Junior 9-1, On Looker 9-0, Shan-e-Arab 8-12, King Of Mehran 8-10, Killer Instincts 8-9, Smiling Face 8-8, Lady Umpire 8-6, Nach Baliye 8-6, Bilal Choice 8-5, Count The Money 8-5, Foolish Pleasure 8-2, Haseena-e-Arab 8-2, Best Game 8-1, Queen Of Mirwa 7-13.
Win: Smiling Face.
Place: Patricia and Foolish Pleasure.
THE KHAIRPUR PLATE 5 1/2F:
Birj-ul-Arab 9-1, Jawan Bakht 9-0, Jack In the Box 8-13, Laat Sahib 8-12, Can’t Catch Me 8-10, The Concord 8-10, Mushki 8-9, Shirocco 8-9, Virile 8-6, Kat Mandu 8-5 , Bul Bul 8-2, Eager Saint 8-2, Scarface 8-2, Sharp Cat 8-1.
Win: Jawan Bakht.
Place: Jack In The Box and Kat Mandu.
THE GULISTAN PLATE CLASS V DIV I & II 6F:
Ouija Board 9-2, Moon Raker 9-0, Terrorist 8-13, Butter Fly 8-10, Black Girl 8-9, Dragon Heart 8-7, Voo Doo Doll 8-7, Maid’s Causeway 8-3, Sindh Malook 7-12, Inside Story 7-10, Gwenivare 7-10.
Win: Black Girl.
Place: Sindh Malook and Moon Raker.
DAYS BEST: Black Girl.
GOOD DOUBLE: Make Millions and Meri Paidagiree.
