June 10, 2007	Sunday	Jamadi-ul-Awwal 24, 1428

KARACHI, June 9: Three-year-old chestnut colt Lava Man, who was beaten by outsider three-year-old bay colt Chosen One by four lengths last weekend, should make amends by sprinting to glory in the Gymkhana race meeting at Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

Lava Man had overcame a bad patch by posting half length victory over Janu Love Inshu on May 27 under rider Ghulam Shabbir II to register first win of the year. However, in the following run he was denied victory.

Drawn in a field of 13 runners in the five furlongs fourth race barring last minute withdrawals, he start as our day’s best and tipped to atone to the loss.

He should be chased by colt Shiracco and filly Queen Of Mirwa for the places.

Six-year-old chestnut Sharp Cat has the potential to pick up spoils in the feature event, the sixth and last race of the programme. She has been finishing on the board quite often with two wins under his belt.

His likely challengers are Ref Rufus and Jack In The Box.

Four-year-old dark bay colt Lucky Step Junior should start a clear favourite in the supporting event, the top division of class VII.

She should be chased by Princess Rozi and Foolish Pleasure for the places.

Nine-year-old mare Moment To Moment II is our fancy in the third race. She should have to overcome Hamza Joy and Powerful Gambler. Three-year-old colt Beyond Belief, if allowed to run on merit, should beat the lot.

Seven-year-old bay Tun Baba Tun is poised to pick up the opener while mare Meri Paidagiree should dominate the second race.

A card of six races has been drawn for the day. The first race starts at 2.00pm.

Following is the field and our selection:

THE EUROPE PLATE

DIV V CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Romeo 9-0, Lucky View 8-13, Welcome Pachino 8-12, Priceless 8-10, Tun Baba Tun 8-8, Sharp Edge 8-7, Royal Loyalty 8-2, Captain Cook 7-12, Afzaal Prince 7-11, Home Maid 7-11, Hamza Prince 7-11, Prince Shahzad 7-11.

Win: Tun Baba Tun.

Place: Captain Cook and Welcome Pachino.

THE EUROPE PLATE

DIV IV CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Queen Of Awan 9-0, Meri Paidagiree 8-13, Khas-ul-Khas 8-12, Cape Town 8-11, Fantastic Horse 8-11, Look My Tiger 8-9, The Choice Of The Day 8-8, Jaguar 8-8, Jet Zone 8-5, Breaking News 8-2, Charlie 8-2, Silent Love 7-13, Daruwala 7-12.

Win: Meri Paidagiree.

Place: Queen Of Awan and The Choice Of The Day.

THE EUROPE PLATE

DIV III CLASS VII 5F:

Hamza Joy 9-5, Moment To Moment II 9-2, Sweet Grandy 9-0, Geo Naeem 8-12, Juliat 8-8, Eager Saint 8-8, Mr. Mention Not 8-8, Rokara 8-7, On Looker 8-7, Powerful Gambler 8-4, Silver City 8-3, Beyond Belief 8-2, Muktadar 8-2, Maximum Risk 8-2, Burnish Pride 8-1, Taneez 8-1, Goroghantal 7-13, Bay Kasoor 7-11.

Win: Moment To Moment II.

Place: Hamza Joy and Powerful Gambler.

THE EUROPE PLATE

DIV II CLASS VII 5F:

Lava Man 9-4, Shiracco 9-1, Walayat 8-12, Queen Of Mirwa 8-10, Lucky Gem 8-10, Hi Darling 8-9, Mr. Paidagir 8-9, Air Supply 8-7, Count The Money 8-5, Taiz Per 8-2, Field Commander 8-1, Rare Talha 8-0, Donatello 7-11.

Win: Lava Man.

Place: Shiracco and Queen Of Mirwa.

THE EUROPE PLATE

DIV I CLASS VII 5F:

Shah Pasand 9-1, Can’t Catch Me 8-12, Harry Potter 8-12, Big Chief 8-12, Bacaradi 8-12, Foolish Pleasure 8-6, Black Jack 8-4, Lucky Step Junior 8-3, Kat Mandu 8-3, Princess Rozi 8-3, Lady Umpire 7-13.

Win: Lucky Step Junior.

Place: Princess Rozi and Foolish Pleasure.

THE AMERICAN PLATE CLASS V

DIV II AND CLASS VI 5F:

Dragon Heart 9-6, Sharp Cat 9-5, Quince 9-0, Inside Story 9-0, Jack In The Box 8-13, The Princess Arab 8-10, Red Rufus 8-9, Naseeb Jani 8-9, Voo Doo Doll 8-6, Bus Kardo Bus 8-5, Thanks Naeem 8-1, Symbol Of Love 8-0, Fruity 8-0.

Win: Sharp Cat.

Place: Red Rufus and Jack In The Box.

DAY’S BEST: Lava Man.

GOOD DOUBLE: Moment To Moment II and Lucky Step Junior.—AZ