KARACHI: Bay horse Shahbaz looks poised to make amends by capturing the Karachi Cup in the Gymkhana race meeting here at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday, weather permitting.

Shahbaz, who was placed third and second in his last two outings respectively, is expected to return to winning ways by overcoming six opponents in the fourth race under top scale order I and II to be run over four-and-a-half furlongs. It is also the day’s feature event. He may be followed by mare Sweet Golden.

Either of the two bay horse Fabulous and chestnut horse Marvellous, who belong to same connection, are on chance to dominate the fifth and supporting race under combined scale order III, IV and V being contested over four-and-a-half furlongs.

Mares Stayin’ Alive and Meri Chahat are likely to dominate the opening race under scale order VIII that has six acceptors and will take place over four furlongs.

Mare Stifee is tipped to clinch the second race by overcoming six challengers under scale order VII to be run over four furlongs.

Chestnut horse Faster Than You is expected to make it two on the trot by winning the third race classified under scale order VI and VII to be run over four furlongs.

Altogether, 34 horses will be seen in action barring last-minute withdrawal(s). The first race starts at 3:30pm.

Published in Dawn, July 24th, 2022