May 16, 2007	Wednesday	Rabi-us-Sani 28, 1428

KARACHI, May 15: Four-year-old dark bay filly Stormy Kiss who has failed to appear on the board in the last five runs has bright chances to land the feature event in the Gymkhana race meeting at Karachi Racecourse on Wednesday.

However, she has to bring about her best in overcoming a field of seven contenders who are left in fray after acceptance following withdrawl of five fancied horses.

The Haji Khuda Bux Rajar’s filly partnered by M. Nasir was among those who also ran in the last weekend meeting as favourite Phapha Kutni obliged punters.

She looks certain to make amends by crossing the finishing post ahead of Sweet Smile and Arab Hi Arab.

The races were rescheduled for Wednesday following violence that erupted in the city on weekend.

Birj-ul-Arab who lost to Sharp Cat in a nail-biting finish in last appearance should atone to the loss by picking up the supporting event.

He is likely to be chased by Red Rufus and Thanks Naeem for the places.

Having won two races on trot under riders Arshad and Nasir, five-year-old bay Baap Re Baap is fancied to stretch his winning streak by claiming top division of class VII. He should be opposed by Princess Rozi and Trust Again.

Four-year-old dark bay filly Janu Love Inshu is tipped to put up another bold show by making it two-in-a-row in the second race.

Khyber and Sonia are the two form horses who could pose serious challenge to her. Silver City, if tried, can bring an element of surprise.

With three successive second places under his belt three-year-old bay colt Check Mate is our fancy to pick up spoils in the third race. His likely challengers are Make Millions and The Choice Of The Day. Horse to be watched is Lucky Gem.

Six-year-old bay Charlie who settled for second place in last outing should make amends by overcoming rivals in the next race.

If all goes well, four-year-old bay filly Little Girl should oblige punters by winning the fifth race.

A card of seven races has been worked out for the day with first race starting at 2pm.

Following is the field and our selection:

THE PIPRI PLATE DIV I CLASS VII 5F:

Princess Rozi 9-0, Jack In The Box 9-0, Trust Again 8-13, Shawanda 8-12, Back In Action 8-12, Baap Re Baap 8-6, The Princess Arab 8-5, Rare Talha 8-4, Good Naeem 8-2.

Win: Baap Re Baap.

Place: Princess Rozi and Trust Again.

THE PIPRI PLATE DIV II CLASS VII 5F:

Khyber 9-5, Janu Love Inshu 9-0, Moon Baby 9-0, Gorella 9-0, Spider Man 8-13, Geo Naeem 8-13, Strike The Gold 8-12, Johnie Walker 8-10, Sweet Grandy 8-7, Sonia 8-6, Eager Saint 8-6, Mr. Mention Not 8-3, Green Rose 8-3, Awan Hi Awan 8-2, Silver City 8-1, King Of Mehran 8-0, Champion Express 7-10.

Win: Janu Love Inshu.

Place: Khyber and Sonia.

THE PIPRI PLATE DIV III CLASS VII 5F:

Check Mate 9-2, Maximum Risk 9-0, Bay Kasoor 8-12, Make Million 8-10, Lucky Gem 8-10, Moment To Moment II 8-10, Meri Paidagiree 8-10, Al Zarrar 8-9, Nach Baliye 8-6, Jadu Nagree 8-5, Hi Darling 8-4, New Ferrari 8-4, Look My Tiger 8-4, The Choice Of The Day 8-2, Jan-e-Mir 7-12, Mixed Blessing 7-12, Daruwala 7-11.

Win: Check Mate.

Place: Make Million and The Choice Of The Day.

THE PIPRI PLATE DIV V CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Charlie 9-4, Raaz 8-11, Dinoo Makrani 8-8, Royal Loyalty 8-8, Auzy 8-7, Captain Cook 8-7, Bewitched 8-4, Genius Lady 7-13, Silver March 7-10.

Win: Charlie.

Place: Raaz and Captain Cook.

THE PIPRI PLATE DIV IV CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Sher-e-Awan 9-4, Chistian The Great 9-0, Rokara 9-0, Little Girl 8-12, Rana The Great 8-9, Annaba 8-9, Fascinate 8-6, Tom Cruise 8-6, King Of The Ring 8-6, Lucky View 8-6, Hal Chal 8-4, Breaking News 8-3, Power Plus 7-13, Welcome Pachino 7-11.

Win: Little Girl.

Place: Chistian The Great and Annaba.

THE SARHAD PLATE CLASS VI 5F:

Birj-ul-Arab 9-5, Taizper 8-11, Red Rufus 8-11, Kazzia 8-6, Can’t Catch Me 8-6, Thanks Naeem 8-3, Kicking King 8-0, Maid’s Causeway 7-13, Captain Oats 7-13, Fascinate Baby 7-12, Shah Zadi 7-10.

Win: Birj-ul-Arab.

Place: Red Rufus and Thanks Naeem.

THE QUETTA PLATE CLASS IV AND V DIV I AND II 5F:

Adaab Arz 9-6, Stormy Kiss 8-7, Sweet Smile 8-5, Lucky Friend 7-9, Canon Strides 7-9, Virile 7-7, Arab Hi Arab 7-5.

Win: Stormy Kiss.

Place: Sweet Smile and Arab Hi Arab.

DAYS BEST: Stormy Kiss.

GOOD DOUBLE: Baap Re Baap and Little Girl.