August 10, 2008	Sunday	Sha’aban 7, 1429

KARACHI, Aug 9: Three-year-old chestnut colt Remy Martin looks certain to sprint to glory when the Gymkhana race meeting takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

Making amends, the then odds-on-favourite Remy Martin returned with flying colours in the last outing on July 20 in style by eight lengths but the race was cancelled by the racing committee on account of false start. In the preceding race, Remy Martin was denied a hat-trick by Sweet Girl.

On her current form and fitness, he enjoys top billing in the division I class VII, the fifth race on card, and can win on mere asking.

He is likely to be chased by colt John Player and filly Leopard Of Arab for places among nine runners who are to vie for honours.

The feature event where a small field of six horses is in fray seems to be a two-horse race between filly Crown Prince and mare Afroze Jehan.

Both have come close in handicap and a better rider will turn the tide either way. However, Crown Prince is our fancy and likely to make amends.

Five-year-old dark bay mare Stormy Kiss, the stable mate of Crown Prince, if backed by connection, can overcome the two rivals.

Three-year-old dark bay filly Baby John is on course to make it two on the trot by claiming the supporting sixth race.

Like the feature event, six horses are to face the starter barring last minute withdrawls in the race.

Baby John was sprinted home by five lengths in the last run on July 27.

Colt Speed Of Arab and bay Manan Prince should fight it out for the places.

Three-year-old bay filly Bullet Of Arab is poised to open her account by overcoming five opponents in the fourth race.

Those who come in the reckoning for places are bay Lucky Gem and chestnut Hamza Joy.

Spanzer, a 10-year-old bay mare, is tipped to pick the opener, while mares Raj Kumari and Queen Of Kinjher are set to shine in the next two races with a repeat performance.

A card of seven races, all going over five furlongs, has been chalked out for the day. The first race gets into action at 2.00pm.

Following is the field and our selections:

THE BEAUTY PLATE DIV V

CLASS VII 5F:

Spanzer 9-5, Serpantine 9-0, Victory Prince 9-0, Samrah Love 9-0, Princess Zara 8-8, Meme 8-6, Better Than Ever 8-0, Black Beauty 7-13, Racing Leader 7-11, Rashk-e-Rawan 7-10.Win: Spanzer.

Place: Samrah Love and Racing Leader.

THE BEAUTY PLATE DIV IV

CLASS VII 5F: Dream Prince 9-0, Rak Kumari 8-13, Shah Pasand 8-13, Daruwala 8-8, Eye Lady 8-5, Dr. Dre 8-5, Silver City 8-5.

Win: Raj Kumari.

Place: Eye Lady.

THE BEAUTY PLATE DIV III

CLASS VII 5F:

Princess Rozi 9-0, Muskhi 9-0, Sonia 8-11, Al Tahura 8-10, Queen Of Kinjher 8-9, INXS 8-9, Marvi Express 8-8, Jadu Jantar 8-8, New Ferrari 8-5, Haroon Prince 8-4, Jaguar 8-3, Be Jamalo 7-13.

Win: Queen Of Kinjher.

Place: New Ferrari and Sonia.

THE BEAUTY PLATE DIV II

CLASS VII 5F:

Temptation 9-1, Santa Fee 8-13, Friendly Fire 8-9, Lucky Gem 8-4, Bullet Of Arab 8-1, Hamza Joy 7-10.

Win: Bullet Of Arab.

Place: Lucky Gem.

THE BEAUTY PLATE DIV I

CLASS VII 5F:

Remy Martin 9-4, Leopard Of Arab 9-2, Arab Hi Arab 9-0, Sindh Malook 8-12, John Player 8-7, Sundhri 8-6, New Approach 7-13, Saad Prince 7-12, Blind Love 7-12.

Win: Remy Martin.

Place: John Player and Leopard Of Arab.

THE VICTORIOUS PLATE CLASS VI 5F:

Mannan Prince 9-0, Zardan 8-8, Speed Of Arab 8-7, Rokara 8-5, Baby John 8-4, Admire Moon 7-12.

Win: Baby John.

Place: Speed Of Arab.

THE KHAN PLATE CLASS V

DIV I AND II 5F:

Stormy Kiss 9-0, Afroze Jehan 9-0, The Ghazan Prince 8-9, Tyre Jee 8-9, Voo Doo Doll 8-0, Crown Prince 7-8.

Win: Crown Prince.

Place: Afroze Jehan.

DAY’S BEST: Remy Martin.

GOOD DOUBLE: Queen Of Kinjher and Baby John.