July 29, 2007	Sunday	Rajab 13, 1428

KARACHI, July 28: Three-year-old chestnut filly Rebecca is tipped to put up a bold show by claiming days’ honours in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

Rebecca’s current form and fitness has enhanced her chances of overcoming the field in the fourth race to be run over five furlongs.

She had a win and three successive good second places under her belt and in all probability looks certain to make amends.

Chestnut Big Brother and filly Love Pakistan are the two form horses among twelve contenders who have the ability to pose her serious challenge.

Four-year-old chestnut filly Kat Mandu seems to pick up spoils in the feature event which is the seventh race on the programme. She was on course for hat trick in the last outing but her winning run was interrupted by Gwenivare.

She is likely to be chased by filly The Princess Arab and colt The Concord for the places.

Mares Voo Doo Doll and Sonu Love Mani come in the reckoning in the sixth race. The former if tried by connection, can edge out the latter. Jack In The Box and Khyber are likely to complete the board.

The top division of class VII should end in a blaze of glory for either filly Sugar Sweet or colt Quince from the stables of Shah Mardan Shah Pir Pagara. The punters will have to wait and see as to which of the two is on job.

They are likely to be challenged by Harry Potter and Thanks Naeem.

Four-year-old bay colt Shah Sawar may rein supreme in the opener provided he overcomes Raaz and Hamza Prince. Horse to be watched is mare Priceless who can win any time if allowed to run on merit.

Seven-year-old bay mare Paidagiree look poised to rule the next race by edging past Fascinate and Mrs. Jack. Eager Saint may also pose some resistance.

Three-year-old chestnut colt On Looker is our fancy and likely to cross the finishing post ahead of rivals in the third race.

A card of seven races has been worked out for the day. The first race gets into action at 1.30pm.

Following is the field and our selection:

THE SHERDIL PLATE DIV V

CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

My Cheque 9-0, Shah Sawar 8-9, Raaz 8-9, Yes Chief 8-8, Tun Baba Tun 8-4, Hamza Prince 8-1, Priceless 7-11.

Win: Shah Sawar.

Place: Raaz and Hamza Prince.

THE SHERDIL PLATE DIV IV

CLASS VII 5F:

Taneez 9-3, Meri Paidagiree 9-0, Geo Naeem 9-0, Closing Argument 9-0, Silent Love 8-12, Paidagiree 8-11, Daruwala 8-9, Fascinate 8-7, Eager Saint 8-6, Fantastic Horse 8-6, Breaking News 8-5, Mrs. Jack 8-4, King Of The Ring 8-4, Qandhar 8-3, Maximum Risk 8-0, Gul Bano 7-13, Chistian The Great 7-13, Romeo 7-12.

Win: Paidagiree.

Place: Fascinate and Mrs. Jack.

THE SHERDIL PLATE DIV III

CLASS VII 5F:

Smiling Face 9-1, Marista 9-0, Sher-e-Awan 8-11, Make Millions 8-10, Donatello 8-7, On Looker 8-5, Little Girl 8-4, Field Commander 8-4, Reyan The Great 8-2, Sweet Grandy 8-1, Juliat 8-1, Black Rock 7-12, Campari 7-10.

Win: On Looker.

Place: Smiling Face and Sweet Grandy.

THE SHERDIL PLATE DIV II

CLASS VII 5F:

Rebecca 9-0, Bacaradi 8-12, Black Jack 8-10, Shireen Sukhan 8-7, Sahib Zadi 8-6, Big Brother 8-5, Rokara 8-5, Love Pakistan 8-4, Sweetie Pie 8-4, Sharpness 8-1, Fasten Your Seat Belt 8-1, Green Rose 7-12.

Win: Rebecca.

Place: Big Brother and Love Pakistan.

THE SHERDIL PLATE DIV I

CLASS VII 5F:

Thanks Naeem 9-0, Maid’s Causeway 8-13, Mushki 8-13, Cash Deposit 8-12, Quince 8-12, Pirate Girl 8-11, Bus Kardo Bus 8-11, Harry Potter 8-9, Shah Pasand 8-7, Sugar Sweet 8-6, Tilee 8-1, Symbol Of Love 7-13, Captain Oats 7-12.

Win: Sugar Sweet.

Place: Harry Potter and Thanks Naeem.

THE ROCK WITNESS PLATE

CLASS VI 5 1/2F:

Jawan Bakht 9-0, Khyber 8-9, Green Park 8-9, Lucky Friend 8-9, Sonu Love Mani 8-9, Jack In The Box 8-5, Houdinie 8-4, Voo Doo Doll 8-3.

Win: Voo Doo Doll.

Place: Jack In The Box and Khyber.

THE COLOMBIA PLATE CLASS IV

AND V DIV I AND II 5 1/2F:

Tharkyee 9-4, Abhi Abhi 9-3, Dragon Heart 8-12, Moon Raker 8-10, The Concord 7-12, Kat Mandu 7-8, Lady Conqueror 7-8, The Princess Arab 7-8.

Win: Kat Mandu.

Place: The Princess Arab and The Concord.

DAY’S BEST: Rebecca.

GOOD DOUBLE: On Looker and Kat Mandu.