KARACHI, Aug 4: A card of six races has been drawn for the Gymkhana race meeting which takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

The first race gets into action at 1pm.

Following is the field and our selections:

THE FIRDAUS PLATE CLASS VII DIV III 5 F:

Khabardari 9-0, Poonam 8-12, Star King 8-8, Eager Saint 8-8, Double Leader 8-7, Gumnam 8-6, Punchi 7-13.

Win: Poonam.

Place: Star King.

THE FIRDAUS PLATE CLASS VI AND VII DIV I 5 F:

Mr. Khan 9-12, Mujahid 9-2, Rytham 8-12, Racing Fire 8-11, Famous 8-11, Lolly For Dolly 8-11, bacradi 8-6, Mind Me 8-5.

Win: Racing Fire.

Place: Mind Me and Famous.

THE FIRDAUS PLATE CLASS VII DIV V 5 F:

Aar Paar 9-4, Star Watch 9-0, Easy Match 9-0, Naughty Boy 8-12, Lucky Gem 8-10, Hot Black 8-10, Days Inn 8-10, Humsafar 8-3, La Maafi 8-0, Al Salam 8-0, Tripple Star 8-0.

Win: La Maafi.

Place: Lucky Gem and Days Inn.

THE FIRDAUS PLATE CLASS VII DIV IV 5 F:

Daniyal Prince 9-4, Don’t Touch Me 9-0, Golden Touch 9-0, Boss 8-12, Haseen Tareen 8-12, Capri 8-10, Mere Hazoor 8-7, Star Of Queen 8-5, World Class 8-4, Big Joy 8-4.

Win: Daniyal Prince.

Place: Mere Hazoor and World Class.

THE FIRDAUS PLATE CLASS VII DIV II 5 F:

National Queen 9-3, Indian Ocean 8-13, Jumping Julie 8-12, Sher Dil 8-11, Stall Wart Fighter 8-10, Babu 8-6, Black Orchid 8-6, Koo Koo Love 8-6, Sugar Baby 8-3, Black Caviar 8-2, Medal Of Honour 8-2, Generoses 8-0, Fun Fair 7- 12, Khabarnak 7-10.

Win: Jumping Julie.

Place: Babu and Meal Of Honour.

THE FIRDAUS PLATE FOR UNKNOWN HORSES 4 ½ F:

Hit The Target 9-1, See Me World 9-1, Sugar Free 8-6, Guru Manter 8-5, Black Berry 8-0, Dancing Doll 8-0, Front Line 8-0, Over Flow 8-0.

Win: See Me World.

Place: Front Line and Guru Manter.

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