KARACHI: The Karachi Race Club (KRC) will commemorate creation of the country by organising The Independence Day Cup in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

The Independence Day Cup which is a regular feature for decades, is a combined top scale order I, II, III and IV race to be contested over five furlongs and tops a healthy five-race card that has been drawn for the day.

The Independence Day Cup, which is the fourth race of the programme, has a field of eight horses.

Altogether, 41 horses will battle it out for honours in the day’s races barring last-minute withdrawal(s).

Unknown pedigree horse Maradona has arrived from Lahore and will make his debut in the second race.

The first race gets into action at 2.30pm.

Following is the field and selection:

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PLATE SCALE ORDER VIII — 4 F:

Washmallay 9-2, Mera Dost 9-0, The Champion Star 8-12, Jungle Queen 8-4, Fast Catcher 8-0, Diamond Doll 8-0, Champion of Champions 7-11.

Win: Mera Dost.

Place: Washmallay.

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PLATE SCALE ORDER VI & VII — 4 F:

Maradona 9-0, Sonia Again 8-6, Mohallaydar 8-6, Lovey Dovey 8-4, Sassy Gold 8-4, Piyara Faisal (ex-Chota Saeen) 8-4, Billions In Mind 8-2, War Drums 8-1.

Win: Sassy Gold.

Place: Lovey Dovey and Mohallaydar.

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PLATE SCALE ORDER IV, V & VI — 4 F:

Pick Power 9-0, Dazzling Diva 9-0, Royal Fort 8-11, Shining Arrow 8-10, Money Lover 8-6, Hi Honey 8-2, Sanobar 8-2, Current Option 8-1, Cracks Man 7-10, Duran Duran 7-6.

Win: Pick Power.

Place: Royal Fort and Dazzling Diva.

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CUP SCALE ORDER I, II, III & IV — 5 F:

Sweet Victory 10-0, Determination 9-4, What’sApp 8-12, Romeo 8-10, Beat The Clock 8-9, Victor 7-0, Sharp Shooter 7-0, Glittery Eyes 7-0.

Win: Determination.

Place: Sharp Shooter and Beat The Clock.

THE INDEPENDENCE DAY PLATE SCALE ORDER III & IV — 4 F:

Pari 9-2, Tip Top 9-0, Dhannak 8-10, Black Smoke 8-8, Queen’s Best 8-4, Lovely Baby 8-0, Native Prince 7-12, Cigar 7-8.

Win: Black Smoke.

Place: Lovely Baby and Tip Top.

Published in Dawn, August 18th, 2019