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| March 11, 2007 | Sunday | Safar 21, 1428 |
Truf Shot tipped to put up another bold show
KARACHI, March 10: Four-year-old bay colt Truf Shot who edged past Midas Touch in the last outing should be in line for another bold show when the Gymkhana race meeting resumes at Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.
Ridden by Champion Rider of 2006 M. Nasir and saddled by veteran trainer Mushtaq Ali Khan, Gul Mohammad Rajar’s colt galloped to three and three-quarter-of-a-length victory in a smart time after a long layoff.
Three form horses – Donatello, Sugar Sweet and Thanks Naeem – are in the run for places in a field of eight contenders in the third race to be run over five-and-a-half furlongs.
The first race starts at 12.30pm.
Syed Ismail Shah’s bay mare Ouija Board should make amends by claiming the feature event going over a sprinting distance of six furlongs. She settled for third behind Phapha Kutni and Moon Raker on March 1 after putting up a brilliant run by winning four races on trot.
She is likely to get opposition from Stormy Kiss, Fantasia, Tharkyee and Abhi Abhi. The latter two are from the stables of Shah Mardan Shah Pir Pagara.
Seven-year-old bay horse Virile is fancied to repeat his winning feat by overcoming the opposition in the supporting event.
He posted a facile eight lengths victory over Trsut Again in the last outing with Fahim K astride.
He should be chased by Sindh Malook and Butter Fly for the places.
If tried by connections, mare Meri Paidagiree and colt Khyber should pick up the first two races. Mare Sweet Touch, if allowed to run on merit, may bring an element of surprise in the second race.
Jack In The Box, Lucky Leader and Princess Rozi have the potential to claim honours in the remaining races.
Following is the field and our selection:
THE GUL PLATE DIV III-B CLASS VII 4 1/2F:
Taneez 9-0, Hi Darling 8-13, Meri Paidagiree 8-11, Super Shot 8-10, Mixed Blessing 8-8, Qandhar 8-8, Fascinate 8-4, Cape Town 8-4, Super Salute 8-3, The Choice Of The Day 7-11, Powerful Gambler 7-11.
Win: Meri Paidagiree.
Place: Super Shot and The Choice Of The Day.
THE GUL PLATE DIV III-A CLASS VII 5F:
Hamza Joy 9-0, Hal Chal 9-0, Fantastic Horse 8-12, Sweet Touch 8-10, Bewitched 8-5, Sonia 8-4, Moon Dazzler 8-2, Muktadar 8-2, Moment To Moment II 8-2, Jan-e-Mun 8-2, Queen Of Awan 8-2, Khyber 8-1.
Win: Khyber.
Place: Sonia and Queen Of Awan.
THE GUL PLATE DIV II-A CLASS VII 5 1/2F:
Truf Shot 9-2, Thanks Naeem 8-12, Queen Of Mirwa 8-9, Donatello 8-6, Sugar Sweet 8-2, Janoo Love Inshoo 8-2, Rana The Great 8-0, Goroghantal 7-12.
Win: Truf Shot.
Place: Donatello and Sugar Sweet.
THE SHAHZADI PLATE 5 1/2F:
Jack In The Box 9-4, Harry Potter 9-2, Inside Story 9-0, Shan-e-Arab 8-12, Red Rufus 8-11, Gwenivare 8-10, Can’t Catch Me 8-8, Trust Again 8-7, Laat Sahib 8-4, The Ghazan Prince 7-10.
Win: Jack In The Box.
Place: Can’t Catch Me and Trust Again.
THE GUL PLATE DIV I CLASS VII 5 1/2F:
Naseeb-e-Awan 9-0, Kat Mandu 9-0, Lady Conqueror 8-12, Bul Bul 8-12, Eager Saint 8-12, Scarface 8-12, Gullu’s Government 8-11, Sharp Cat 8-11, Sweet Grandy 8-10, Foolish Pleasure 8-7, Lady Umpire 8-7, Patricia 8-7, King Of Mehran 8-6, Killer Instincts 8-5, Lucky Leader 8-5, Smiling Face 8-5, Bay Kasoor 7-13, Nach Baliye 7-10.
Win: Lucky Leader.
Place: Foolish Pleasure and Smiling Face.
THE GUL PLATE DIV II-B CLASS VII 5F:
Best Game 9-1, Princess Rozi 8-8, Lucky Luck 8-7, Lucky 4 Me 8-7, Sweet Saba 8-3, Juliat 8-2, Sweetie Pie 8-1, Khas-ul-Khas 8-1, Sanam Jan 8-0, Check Mate 7-12, Rodeo Hunk 7-12, Final Count Down 7-12.
Win: Princess Rozi.
Place: Sweetie Pie and Sweet Saba.
THE ZUNAIRA PLATE CLASS V DIV I and II 6F:
Moon Raker 9-2, Terrorist 8-12, Silent Angel 8-9, Birj-ul-Arab 8-5, Butter Fly 8-5, Maid’s Causeway 7-13, Sindh Malook 7-12, Arab Hi Arab 7-10, Virile 7-10.
Win: Virile.
Place: Sindh Malook and Butter Fly.
THE PAK PLATE (FOR PAK HORSES IN CLASS III and IV) 6F:
Savabeel 9-10, Tharkyee 8-13, Abhi Abhi 8-13, Ouija Board 8-11, Adaab Arz 8-4, Paidagir 8-4, Fantasia 8-2, Captain Black 8-2, Stormy Kiss 8-1.
Win: Ouija Board.
Place: Stormy Kiss and Fantasia.
DAYS BEST: Truf Shot.
GOOD DOUBLE: Jack In The Box and Virile. —Anwar Zuberi
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