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| April 29, 2007 | Sunday | Rabi-us-Sani 11, 1428 |
Friendly Fire set to blow away rivals at KRC
KARACHI, April 28: Fancied three-year-old bay filly Friendly Fire, who finally exposed her hidden qualities last weekend, looks set to repeat the winning feat when the Gymkhana race meeting takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.
After two dismal runs she posted a facile 10 lengths victory over Check Mate under champion rider M. Nasir.
She is likely to be chased by two fillies – NYX and Queen Of Mirwa - for the places. The running of chestnut colt Lava Man should be watched.
Shah Mardan Shah Pir Pagara’s mare Butter Fly, if tried, should make amends to claim the days feature event. The five furlongs last race has a field of eight runners barring last minute withdrawls. She was beaten by Sindh Malook in her previous run last month.
However, she has to overcome bay filly Gwenivare and colt Moon Raker to grab honours.
There seems to be a three-way tie for reigning supreme in the supporting event. The horses in contention are filly Lady Conqueror, mare Patricia and filly Maid’s Causeway. The first and third belonged to the same connection and it has to be seen that which horse is on job.
After narrowly beaten to second slot by a slightest margin of Head by Red Rufus, Irfan Mehdi’s mare Sweet Touch is our fancy to pick up spoils in top division of class VII.
Her likely challengers are filly Foolish Pleasure and chestnut Killer Instincts.
Bay colt Check Mate has started producing results after successive failures. This is evident from two second positions in the previous meetings. He may end the victory jinx when he runs alongside 14 runners on Sunday.
Fillies — Gul Bano and Breaking News and bay horse Rokara are likely to oblige punters by making amends in the remaining races. Filly Bewitched, if allowed to run on merit, may pull off a surprise in the second race.
A card of eight races has been chalked out for the day. The first race starts at 1.30pm.
Following is the field and our selection:
THE DUBAI PLATE DIV V-B CLASS VII 4F:
Genius Lady 9-0, Gul Bano 8-12, Royal Reach 8-12, Ghabra 8-11, Shah Sawar 8-9, Afzaal Prince 8-7, Dil Sher 8-7, Hamza Prince 8-7, Silver March 8-7.
Win: Gul Bano.
Place: Shah Sawar and Afzaal Prince.
THE DUBAI PLATE DIV IV AND V-A CLASS VII 4 1/2F:
Breaking News 9-3, Royal Loyalty 9-2, Trust Him 9-2, Lucky Legs 9-1, Chistian The Great 9-0, Bewitched 8-12, Captain Cook 8-11, Sherry The Great 8-11, Raaz 8-10, Auzy 8-10.
Win: Breaking News.
Place: Auzy and Lucky Legs.
THE DUBAI PLATE DIV II CLASS VII 5F:
Khyber 9-4, Johnie Walker 9-0, Eager Saint 8-10, Queen Of Mirwa 8-10, Sweet Grandy 8-10, Be Jamalo 8-9, Mr. Mention Not 8-8, Silver City 8-5, King Of Mehran 8-4, The Ghazan Prince 8-2, NYX 8-2, Lava Man 8-2, Sonia 8-2, Friendly Fire 8-0, Champion Express 8-0, Maximum Risk 8-0, Al Zarrar 7-13.
Win: Friendly Fire.
Place: NYX and Queen Of Mirwa.
THE DUBAI PLATE DIV III AND IV CLASS VII 4 1/2F:
The Choice Of The Day 9-3, Tom Cruise 9-0, Moment To Moment II 9-0, King Of The Ring 9-0, Rokara 9-0, Lucky View 9-0, Rana The Great 8-13, Taneez 8-12, Annaba 8-12, Super Land 8-12, Little Girl 8-7, Fascinate 8-6, Welcome Pachino 8-5, Desperado 8-0, Jet Zone 8-0.
Win: Rokara.
Place: Taneez and The Choice Of The Day.
THE DUBAI PLATE DIV III CLASS VII 5F:
Hamza Joy 9-1, Janu Love Inshu 9-0, Mame 9-0, Nach Baliye 9-0, Canon Ball 8-13, Check Mate 8-12, Look My Tiger 8-12, Khas-ul-Khas 8-9, Rolex 8-8, Azam The Great 8-8, Dr. Dre 8-8, Ho Ho Ho 8-6, Mixed Blessing 8-6, Sanam Jan 8-5, Love Pakistan 8-2.
Win: Check Mate.
Place: Hamza Joy and Janu Love Inshu.
THE DUBAI PLATE DIV I CLASS VII 5F:
Goldi Locks 9-2, Rare Talha 8-11, Forget Me Not 8-10, Princess Rozi 8-9, Good Naeem 8-9, Sweet Touch 8-7, Foolish Pleasure 8-6, Moon Baby 8-5, Geo Naeem 8-4, Spider Man 8-4, Killer Instincts 8-2, Sharp Cat 8-1, Gorella 7-13, Lady Umpire 7-11.
Win: Sweet Touch.
Place: Foolish Pleasure and Killer Instincts.
THE BAHRAIN PLATE CLASS VI 5F:
Arab Hi Arab 9-5, Lady Conqueror 9-4, Red Rufus 8-13, Thanks Naeem 8-10, Captain Oats 8-9, Patricia 8-8, Sahib Zadi 8-6, Maid’s Causeway 8-3, Big Chief 8-3, Jack in The Box 8-1, Trust Again 7-13, Walayat 7-13, Jawan Bakht 7-12.
Win: Lady Conqueror.
Place: Patricia and Arab Hi Arab.
THE BUK BUL PLATE CLASS IV AND V DIV I AND II 5F:
Tharkyee 9-8, Adaab Arz 9-8, Stormy Kiss 8-13, Awan 8-9, Moon Raker 8-7, Butter Fly 8-5, Gwenivare 8-2, Lucky Friend 7-7.
Win: Butter Fly.
Place: Gwenivare and Moon Raker.
DAY’S BEST: Friendly Fire.
GOOD DOUBLE: Check Mate and Sweet Touch.
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