July 24, 2007	Tuesday	Rajab 08, 1428

KARACHI, July 23: Three-year-old bay filly Friendly Fire seems to be the form horse to land The Top Most Cup 2007 when the Gymkhana race meeting takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Tuesday.

She had won three races on trot, all under champion rider Nasir, and looks certain to stretch her winning streak. She won all her races in convincing fashion by 10, 14 and 9 lengths which speak of her form and fitness. However, she will be seen in action after a two-month layoff.

Her main challenger in a field of 13 runners would be filly Fantastic Baby and bay horse Jack In The Box.

King Of Mehran looks fancied to outpace opponent’s to lift The Jockey’s Cup 2007.

He settled for second place losing to The Ghazan Prince by half length earlier this month.

He should be followed by Rebecca and Mr. Paidagir for the places on board.

A card of nine races including two cups has been drawn for the day. The first race gets into action at 1.00pm.

The days feature event should end in a blaze of glory for three-year-old bay colt Fair Diamond. He is recipient of The Sprinter Cup held in April.

He is drawn in a shortest field of five contestants barring last minute withdrawls. He is likely to be chased by Makina and King Of Sanghar.

Four-year-old bay filly Rolex looks poised to rule the sixth race to make it three-in-a-row.

If tried by the connections, mare Mrs. Jack and colt Captain Cook should claim the last two races.

Mare Smiling Face and filly Phapha Kutni should make amends while filly Kat Mandu is our fancy to make it three on trot in the remaining races.

Following is the field and our selection:

THE LIBERTY PLATE DIV III

CLASS VII 5F:

Sher-e-Awan 9-0, The Choice Of The Day 9-0, Smiling Face 9-0, Naseeb-e-Awan 9-0, Donatello 8-11, Little Girl 8-8, Field Commander 8-8, Love Pakistan 8-6, Sweet Grandy 8-5, Reyan The Great 8-3, Black Rock 8-2, On Looker 8-1, Gul-e-Lala 8-1, Juliat 8-1, Meri Paidagiree 8-0, Geo Naeem 8-0, Closing Argument 8-0.

Win: Smiling Face.

Place: Love Pakistan and The Choice Of The Day.

THE JOCILINE PLATE CLASS V

DIV I AND II 6F:

Sweet Smile 9-0, Gwenivare 8-8, Adaab Arz 8-6, Wardha Love Janu 8-2, Lady Conqueror 8-2, Baap Re Baap 7-7, Kat Mandu 7-7.

Win: Kat Mandu.

Place: Baap Re Baap and Wardha Love Janu.

THE SILVER PLATE CLASS IV

AND V DIV I 6F:

Phapha Kutni 9-0, Savabeel 8-13, Abhi Abhi 8-7, Reyan King 8-4, Dragon Heart 8-0, Tharkyee 8-0, Truf Shot 7-12, Arab Hi Arab 7-10.

Win: Phapha Kutni.

Place: Truf Shot and Savabeel.

THE HASEEN PLATE 7F:

Big Show 10-00, King Of Sanghar 8-10, Makina 8-10, Fair Diamond 8-0, Sindh Malook 7-8.

Win: Fair Diamond.

Place: Makina and King Of Sanghar.

THE TOP MOST CUP 2007 CLASS VI 6F:

Green Park 9-0, Jawan Bakht 8-13, Lucky Friend 8-13, Khyber 8-12, Inside Story 8-10, Jack In The Box 8-9, Houdinie 8-9, Voo Doo Doll 8-7, Fantastic Baby 8-0, Friendly Fire 8-0, Mushki 7-13, Bus Kardo Bus 7-11, Kazzia 7-10.

Win: Friendly Fire.

Place: Fantastic Baby and Jack In The Box.

THE LIBERTY PLATE DIV I

CLASS VII 5F:

Love Rose 9-0, Shah Pasand 9-0, Thanks Naeem 8-13, Sugar Sweet 8-13, Welcome Guest 8-12, Harry Potter 8-11, Tilee 8-9, Symbol Of Love 8-7, Captain Oath 8-6, Gullu’s Government 8-3, Trust Again 8-3, Rolex 8-3, Wizard 8-2.

Win: Rolex.

Place: Sugar Sweet and Harry Potter.

THE JOCKEY’S CUP 2007

DIV II CLASS VII 5F:

King Of Mehran 9-0, Black Jack 8-13, Al Zarrar 8-9, Sahib Zadi 8-9, Mr. Mention Not 8-8, Rebecca 8-8, Rokara 8-7, Sharpness 8-4, Mr. Paidagir 8-3, Fasten Your Seat Belt 8-3, Big Brother 8-2, Raphari 7-11, Green Rose 7-10.

Win: King Of Mehran.

Place: Rebecca and Mr. Paidagir.

THE LIBERTY PLATE DIV IV

CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Taneez 9-0, Burnish Pride 8-13, Fascinate 8-12, Champion Express

8-11, Eager Saint 8-11, Make Millions

8-11, Fantastic Horse 8-11, Mrs. Jack

8-8, Qandhar 8-8, Breaking News

8-5, Maximum Risk 8-5, Gul Bano 8-4, Chistian The Great 8-4, Cape Town 7-13, Martini 7-12.

Win: Mrs. Jack.

Place: Make Millions and Breaking News.

THE LIBERTY PLATE DIV V

CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Annaba 9-1, Yes Chief 8-12, Raaz 8-12, Piyari Mehbooba 8-10, Daruwala 8-9, Poply Billy 8-9, Tun Baba Tun 8-8, Look My Tiger 8-6, Sherry The Great 8-3, Captain Cook 8-0, Priceless 7-11, Hamza Prince 7-11, Desperado 7-10.

Win: Captain Cook.

Place: Daruwala and Yes Chief.

DAYS BEST: Friendly Fire.

GOOD DOUBLE: Kat Mandu and Fair Diamond.