KARACHI: Five horses are in contention for honours in the March Cup when it takes place in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

The March Cup, which has been classified under top scale order I and II, is the fourth race in the day’s racing order. It is also the feature event and will be contested over four-and-a-half furlongs.

Another five horses are bracketed in the fifth and supporting race — scale order III and IV — and will also take place over four-and-a-half furlongs.

The first three races of lower classification will be run over four furlongs.

Altogether, 30 horses will compete in the day’s races barring last-minute withdrawal(s).

The first race starts at 3:00pm.

Following is the field and selection:

THE MARCH PLATE SCALE ORDER VIII — 4 F:

Alpha 9-0, Paris 8-9, Deewana 8-9, Non Stop 8-8, Jhoom Sayeen 8-8, Sassy Gold 8-5, Russian Star 8-5, Chingari 7-13, Beneficial 7-13.

Win: Jhoom Sayeen.

Place: Non Stop and Alpha.

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

Hello My Darling 9-0, Golra Pride 8-12, Faster 8-10, Hawwaam 8-6, Princess of Hope 8-0.

Win: Golra Pride.

Place: Hello My Darling.

THE MARCH PLATE SCALE ORDER V & VI — 4 F:

Smasher 9-0, Faster Than You 8-10, Well Wisher 8-9, Mehbooba 8-4, Airborne 8-2, Khoobsurat 7-12.

Win: Well Wisher.

Place: Airborne.

THE MARCH CUP SCALE ORDER I & II — 4½ F:

Azeem Choice 10-0, Torrent 8-4, Gift of Gold 7-4, Smart Girl 7-1, Piyara Faisal 7-0.

Win: Torrent.

Place: Azeem Choice.

THE MARCH PLATE SCALE ORDER III & IV — 4½ F:

Risky 9-0, Flying Lady 8-10, Starka 8-7, Piyara Sayeen 8-2, Royal Duke 8-0.

Win: Royal Duke.

Place: Flying Lady.

Published in Dawn, March 14th, 2021