KARACHI: Prominent rider Mohammad Manzoor, with 28 wins under his belt, was declared Best Rider of 2018 at the Karachi Racecourse on Saturday.
Besides, he was placed second and third 14 times apiece and fourth on 12 occasion.
The Best Trainer of the Year award went to rider-cum-trainer Ghulam Shabbir II, who sent 36 winners.
KRC patron Syed Sibghatullah Shah Pir Pagara was declared Best Owner of the Year for winning most races.
Whip’M was declared Horse of the Year for galloping to eight victories, including seven in-a-row for owner Yasmeen Azher.
His triumph that started on May five includes June Cup, Eid Milan Cup, Independence Day Cup, Eid-ul-Azha Cup, Defence Day Cup culminated with the Salt Range Cup on Nov 24.
Manzoor was instrumental in piloting home seven of the eight winners including six cups.
The awards were presented during the races on Saturday.
Published in Dawn, January 6th, 2019
