July 02, 2007	Monday	Jamadi-us-Sani 16, 1428

KARACHI, July 1: King Of Mehran has the potential to make it two on the trot when the Gymkhana race meeting resumes at the Karachi Racecourse on Monday.

“The KRC hierarchy has decided to go ahead with the programme of six races by excluding The Monsoon Cup and The Prime Minister Cup,” a spokesman for the KRC told Dawn on Sunday.

The track that was submerged due to rains the other day was cleared by 2.00pm on Sunday for galloping.

According to the programme, the first race begins at 3.00pm.

The races are being held after a fortnight as it could not take place due to windstorm and rains that caused huge damage to the premises.

King Of Mehran posted two-and-a-half lengths victory under rider Ghulam Shabbir II on May 16 after finishing off the board on seven occasions.

Only Kat Mandu and Be Jamalo appear sound in a pack of 11 runners barring last minute withdrawls, to pose serious challenge to his supremacy.

Five-year-old bay mare Voo Doo Doll who seized third place in her last outing after five dismal runs looks certain to make amends in the supporting event.

Her likely challengers are five-year-old bay Jawan Bakht and chestnut Sharp Cat.

Five-year-old bay Powerful Gambler is our fancy in the fourth race of the day. He finished good second in last three races and in all probability should rule the field.

He is likely to be chased by Hamza Joy, Sweet Grandy and Moment To Moment II.

If all goes well nine-year-old bay Daruwala should reign supreme in the opener. He was beaten by Romeo by half length on June 17. He should be followed by Gul Bano and Tom Cruise.

Five-year-old dark bay The Choice Of The Day is poised to repeat his winning feat while nine-year-old Jaguar should atone to previous losses in the remaining two races.

Meanwhile, the Racing Committee was carrying out their job well to have fair racing.

However, in race No 196 Riaz Mohammad, rider of colt Lucky Step Junior, a form and public fancy well-backed horse, was suspended for three months and fined Rs30,000 for ‘unsatisfactory riding’ as the horse finished off the board.

This connection has been penalised on a couple of occasions in the recent past for in and out running of their horses and needs to be keenly watched.

Following is the field and our selection:

THE BARSAT PLATE DIV V

CLASS VII 4F:

Daruwala 9-1, Rakaposhi 9-1, Tom Cruise 9-0, Silent Love 8-12, Captain Cook 8-11, Sherry The Great 8-11, Tun Baba Tun 8-8, Gul Bano 8-7, Priceless 8-5, Afzaal Prince 7-10, Hamza Prince 7-10.

Win: Daruwala.

Place: Gul Bano and Tom Cruise.

THE BARSAT PLATE DIV IV

CLASS VII 4F:

Be Kasoor 9-0, Jadu Nagri 9-0, Romeo 8-12, Queen Of Awan 8-12, Cape Town 8-9, Look My Tiger 8-3, Jaguar 8-2, Anaba 8-2, Breaking News 8-0.

Win: Jaguar.

Place: Jadu Nagri and Queen Of Awan.

THE BARSAT PLATE DIV III-B

CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Meri Paidagiree 9-0, Spider Man 8-11, The Choice Of the Day 8-10, Rokara 8-9, Campari 8-7, Juliat 8-6, Azam The Great 8-4, Burnish Pride 8-3, Qandhar 8-3, Gul-e-Lala 8-3.

Win: The Choice Of The Day.

Place: Rokara and Azam The Great.

THE BARSAT PLATE DIV III-A

CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Hamza Joy 9-2, Moment To Moment II 8-12, Sweet Grandy 8-10, Powerful Gambler 8-8, On Looker 8-3, Taneez 8-2, Sing Sing 8-2.

Win: Powerful Gambler.

Place: Hamza Joy and Sweet Grandy.

THE LUCKY PLATE CLASS VI

AND VII DIV I 5F:

Jack In The Box 9-3, Sharp Cat 9-2, Red Rufus 9-0, Jawan Bakht 8-11, Quince 8-6, Mushki 8-4, Voo Doo Doll 8-3, Sonia 7-10.

Win: Voo Doo Doll.

Place: Jawan Bakht and Sharp Cat.

THE BARSAT PLATE DIV I AND II 5F:

Kat Mandu 9-2, King Of Mehran 9-0, Hi Darling 8-10, Air Supply 8-7, Shan-e-Mir 8-4, The Ghazan Prince 8-2, Raphari 8-2, Be Jamalo 8-1, Mr. Paidagir 8-1, Sweet Saba 8-1, Tornado 7-13.

Win: King Of Mehran.

Place: Kat Mandu and Be Jamalo.

DAY’S BEST: King Of Mehran.

GOOD DOUBLE: Powerful Gambler and Voo Doo Doll.