March 05, 2008	Wednesday	Safar 26, 1429

KARACHI, March 4: Fancied five-year-old bay The Conqueror’s who has returned to form after a long layoff looks certain to rule the field when the Gymkhana race meeting takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Wednesday.

He claimed long overdue victory by posting a facile four length’s victory over John Player under rider Asghar Ali in the last run on Feb 24.

Eleven horses are left in contention for the honours in the five furlongs opener which is also the supporting event following the scratching of Chaleswan Chur and Desert Hawk.

Apart from colt The Ghazan Prince and bay Rokara, stable-mates Terrorist and Sweetie Pie belonging to Shah Mardan Shah Pir Pagara comes in the reckoning and if tried, are quite capable to pull-off an upset.

Either of the two — four-year-old bay colt Cash Flow or five-year-old dark bay mare Stormy Kiss is set to land the feature event which is the second race on the card.

Owned by the club’s administrator Haji Khuda Bux Rajar, both enjoy an excellent track record and on paper they look sound to repeat their winning feat.

They are likely to be chased by Savabeel and Abhi Abhi for the places in a field of seven barring last minute withdrawls.

Three-year-old bay filly Flawless Victory should make amends by presenting her owner with a winner in the next race. Moon Baby and Sing Sing are likely to follow her for a place on the board.

Four-year-old chestnut colt Mr Mention Not who was narrowly beaten to second place by Moon Baby in his last outing, should grab the fourth, so does five-year-old mare Little Girl the sixth.

Whoever is backed by owner Irfan Mehdi — colt With Interest or mare Make Millions is likely to reign supreme in the fifth.

A card of six races — first four to be gone over five furlongs and the following two to four-and-a-half furlongs — have been chalked out for the day. The first race gets into action at 2.00pm.

Following is the field and our selections:

THE ZAFAR PLATE CLASS VI 5F:

Sada-e-Awan 9-0, The Conqueror’s 8-11, Janu Love Inshu 8-10, Terrorist 8-10, Play Boy 8-9, Rokara 8-8, Thanks Naeem 8-7, The Concord 8-6, Sweetie Pie 7-11, The Ghazan Prince 7-11, Vice Admiral 7-11.

Win: The Conqueror’s.

Place: The Ghazan Prince and Rokara.

THE ARZOO PLATE CLASS IV 5F:

Abhi Abhi 9-4, Cash Flow 9-0, Savabeel 8-13, Stormy Kiss 8-13, Royal King 8-11, Afroze Jehan 8-6, Black Girl 8-3.

Win: Cash Flow/Stormy Kiss.

Place: Savabeel and Abhi Abhi.

THE NATIONAL PLATE DIV II

CLASS VII 5F:

Guess It’s Me 9-2, Love Pakistan 8-12, Jonty Rhodes 8-12, Sing Sing 8-11, Moon Baby 8-6, Sher Khan 8-6, Strides For Glory 8-5, Eager Saint 8-4, Little Lucifer 8-4, Shah Pasand 8-3, Al Zarrar 8-3, Shu Mantar 8-2, Awan Hi Awan 8-2, Flawless Victory 8-2, Smiling Senorita 8-0.

Win: Flawless Victory.

Place: Moon Baby and Sing Sing.

THE NATIONAL PLATE DIV III

CLASS VII 5F:

Mr. Mention Not 9-0, Saima Love 9-0, Oh So Bold 9-0, Sweet Grandy 8-11, Trust Again 8-9, Haibat Nak 8-8, Star Of Galaxy 8-7, Jadu Jantar 8-2, Midnight Furry 8-2, Mani Love Janu 8-2, Chun Chun Chun 7-11.

Win: Mr. Mention Not.

Place: Trust Again and Sweet Grandy.

THE NATIONAL PLATE DIV IV

CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

On Looker 9-0, Hamza Joy 9-0, The Choice Of The Day 9-0, With Interest 8-13, Taneez 8-13, Daruwala 8-12, Mr. Paidagir 8-10, Make Millions 8-4, Paidagiree 8-4, Silent Love 8-2, Cape Town 8-1.

Win: With Interest/Make Million.

Place: Hamza Joy and Silent Love.

THE NATIONAL PLATE DIV V

CLASS VII 4 1/2F:

Little Girl 9-1, Shan-e-Awan 9-0, Fascinate 9-0, Walayat 8-12, Muktadar 8-12, Canon Ball 8-11, Spider Man 8-11, Golden Bangles 8-6, Blind Date 8-6, Gul-e-Lala 8-2, Champion Express 8-0, Desperado 7-12, Marista 7-10, Eye Lady 7-10, Racing Leader 7-10.Win: Little Girl.

Place: Fascinate and Champion Express.

DAY’S BEST: The Conqueror.

GOOD DOUBLE: Flawless Victory and Mr. Mention Not.