KARACHI: Half-a-dozen horses are set to make their debut in the winter Gymkhana race meeting when it takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

The debutants are King of Quetta, Royal Duke, Princess of Arab, Imperial Crown, Fiona and Quetta Gladiator

A four-race card that has been drawn for the day will saw 41 horses vying for honours barring last-minute with­drawal(s).

The card includes Early Bird Cup which is the fourth race and will be contested over five furlongs. It has eight acceptors.

The first race starts at 2.30pm.

Following is the field and selection:

THE EARLY BIRD PLATE SCALE ORDER VIII — 4 F:

Little Darling 9-0, Paris 9-0, King of Quetta 9-0, Royal Duke 9-0, Arabian Queen 9-0, Humaira Choice 8-11, Thomas 8-10, Fast Catcher 8-10, Well Wisher 8-4, Princess of Arab 8-4,Miss Quetta (Pinza Way) 8-0

Win: Thomas.

Place: Little Darling and Arabian Queen.

THE EARLY BIRD PLATE SCALE ORDER VI & VIII — 4 F:

Super Quetta (Zorawar) 9-0,Haseena-e-Arab 9-0, Kamyaab 8-10, Justify 8-7, Hawwaam 8-4, Take A Side 8-3, Black Smoke 8-2, Meri Chahat 7-13, Balam Bhai 7-10, Wifi 7-10, Public Fancy 7-8.

Win: Haseena-e-Arab.

Place: Justify and Balam Bhai.

THE EARLY BIRD PLATE SCALE ORDER IV & V — 4½ F:

Spirit 9-0, Artemisia 8-4, Faster Than You 8-2, Soldier Queen 8-1, Golra Pride 8-0, Imperial Crown 8-0, Fiona 8-0, Quetta Gladiator 8-0, Torrent 7-11, Linda 7-7, Piyara Faisal 7-7

Win: Artemisia.

Place: Spirit and Soldier Queen.

THE EARLY BIRD CUP SCALE ORDER II & III — 5 F:

Thunder King 9-2, Smart Girl 9-2, Abdullah Princess 9-1, Enable 9-0, Glittery Eyes 8-4, Piyara Sayeen 7-11, Starka 7-11, Gladiator 7-10

Win: Thunder King

Place: Glittery Eyes and Gladiator.

Published in Dawn, November 8th, 2020