KARACHI: A field of seven horses will make their presence felt in the Upbeat Cup when it takes place in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

The Upbeat Cup, which is supporting race in classification combined scale order IV and V, will go over four-and-a-half furlongs. It is the fourth race of a five-race card that has been drawn for the day.

The next race which is the days feature event, top combined scale order I, II, III and IV has five starters and will also be contested over the same distance of four-and-a-half furlongs.

The first two races are of lower classifications, scale order VIII and scale order VII and VIII, and will be run over four furlongs.

Fast Lady, a bay mare from Karachi, will make her debut in the opening race.

The first race gets into action at 3:00pm.

Following is the field and selection:

THE UPBEAT PLATE SCALE ORDER VIII — 4 F:

Fast Lady 9-0, Mushki 9-0, Sana Choice 8-11, Rich Venture 8-10, Jungle Queen 8-7, Rukhsar 8-7, Fast Catcher 8-3, Wifi 8-3.

Win: Jungle Queen.

Place: Rukhsar and Sana Choice.

THE UPBEAT PLATE SCALE ORDER VII &VIII — 4 F:

Sultan 9-2, Billions In Mind 8-9, Dance And Dance 8-6, Mera Dost 8-2, Public Fancy 8-0.

Win: Sultan.

Place: Dance And Dance.

THE UPBEAT PLATE SCALE ORDER V & VI 4½ F:

Mohallaydar 9-0, Native Prince 8-10, Dash In Queen 8-9, Black Tiger 8-4, Sonia Again 8-2, Paris 7-13, Washmallay 7-10.

Win: Mohallaydar.

Place: Black Tiger.

THE UPBEAT CUP SCALE ORDER IV &V — 4½ F:

Soldier Queen 9-0, Pari 8-11, Royal Fort 8-10, Parachuter 8-8, Faster Than You 8-6, Maradona 8-3, Hi Honey 7-13.

Win: Soldier Queen.

Place: Maradona.

THE UPBEAT PLATE SCALE ORDER I, II, III & IV 4½ F:

Tip Top 9-0, Faisal Time 8-11, Big Frank 7-11, Lovely Baby 7-10, Queen’s Best 7-7.

Win: Faisal Time.

Place: Big Frank.

Published in Dawn, October 13th, 2019