KARACHI: Bay horse Cracks Man, who finished off the frame in his last two outings, is on chance to make amends by capturing the Labour Day Cup when it takes place in the Gymkhana race meeting here at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

Cracks Man’s last success came on March 19 and he failed to maintain the form in the following two runs and was among those who also ran.

He is drawn alongside half-a-dozen contenders in the race under scale order II, III, IV and V being run over four furlongs. It is the last race of a four-race card. The other three races will also run over the same distance.

Cracks Man is expected to be challenged by bay horse Golden Step while another bay horse Azeem Choice, if on job, can lower the colours of Cracks Man.

At the outset, gelding Faisal Choice looks a better choice to dominate the opening race by overcoming victory jinx.

He is likely to be opposed by bay horse Canadian King under scale order VIII race which also has seven acceptors.

Bay horse Thakur, who is yet to open his account, can bring an element of surprise.

Bay horse Faisal King, stable-mate of Faisal Choice, looks poised to return with flying colours in the next race also classified under scale order VIII.

With a win under her belt, mare Baby Champion is expected to pose a serious threat to Faisal King in the race which has a field of seven horses.

Mare Basanti, who has failed to finish on the board in her last five runs, may pull off an upset.

Grey horse Flag Of Champion may excel in the third and supporting race under scale order V, VI and VII.

The horse could not make it to the race last week as he was scratched in the morning declaration for being unfit.

He may be chased by bay horse Epsom to attain second place on board.

The first race starts at 1:00pm.

Published in Dawn, May 7th, 2023