KARACHI, Sept 27: An intriguing card of eight races has been drawn for the Karachi Summer Meeting which will be held today (Sunday) at the local turf. The day’s proceedings will commence at 1 p.m.
During the day, the race-goers will have to be very careful in picking the winners as there are more than two chance horses with equal claim to win the top honours.
However, one can only see Shah Mardan Shah II Pir Pagaro VII’s colours passing the post at least in the fifth and the last race of the day.
The stable has two entries in both the events which may create some confusion in the betting ring but it is generally felt that the stable will play straight and Eye Sore who has practically strangulated in front by the main standby jockey Sher Mohammad in his last outing will be allowed to run on merit and coast home easy winner.
In the last race of the day Hoor-e-Mehran, Lady’s Love and Love U Lady will march to the starting gate in the colours of Pir Pagaro.
Hoor-e-Mehran is the best of the three but is appearing after a long time may need a run to gain racing fitness while Love U Lady is well placed in the weights and has had a run only on last Sunday which have helped her and should be the choice of the stable.
In the opening event of the day Clever Cat, Dauntless, Bye Bye, Law of Nature, Much Better and Silver City stand fair chance of winning.
I would, however, restrict my choice to Silver City and Law of Nature to fight it out in the home stretch. The former being more consistent having finished second in his three outings should make amends.
Clever Cat or Dauntless can provide the element of surprise with the support from the stable.
Grey Boy, Nawab, Yaqoob Choice, Pehalwan Choice, and Sonia are the form horses in the second race while Deniro is cut above class.
Since Deniro has no recent form I would restrict my choice to Sonia, Nawab and Grey Boy to measure their strength. Sonia’s last two runs have been improved runs therefore gets my vote. Shining Steel if anywhere near his mark can provide the element of surprise.
In the third race, Join The Millennium, Burning Sky ad stable mates Sweet Grandy and Auzy draw the attention most. Joint the Millennium’s last run was doubtful therefore he gets my vote to have the better of trainer Sullah’s stable fancy where Auzy should be the obvious choice.
The fourth race which comprise horses who have come down from upcountry and have yet to produce any forward run will be mind boggling for the race-goers to back them. Raj Kumar and Recondition are the only ones who have figured on the board therefore I would like them to fight for top honours. Since Raj Kumar had finished third he looks to be more forward.
In the sixth race Saligna, Sovero and Sapno Ki Rani are the pick.
The way Saligna was handled by Shahzad who brought the filly on the far outside rails, behind stable Fancy, Perfect Smile, the filly should take a lot of beating and is our day’s best bet.
In the seventh race, Roberto Carlos Fan, Snake Eyed, Dur-e-Yemen, Ranjha and Micky Mikado II are the form horses. The last named has regained his form and is well placed in the weights therefore gets my preference over Snake Eyed who should relish the six furlong journey. Dur-e-Yemen can upset my calculations.
The runners and our selections:
Karachi Plate DIV G IV - abt 5 F
Tipu Fight 9-0, Clever Cat 9-0, Royal Beauty 8-13, Prism of Life 8-12, Dauntless 8-12, Fizza 8-11, Even Top 8-10, Classic Beauty 8-8, Bye Bye 8-7, Law of Nature 8-7, Major Dandy 8-6, Pearl 8-6, Daru 8-3, Much Better 8-2, Silver City 8-2, Royal Promise 8-1, Jango 8-0, Money Make Music 7-10.
Win ............... Silver City
Place ............. Law Of Nature
Karachi Plate DIV G II - about 5 F
Grey Boy 9-5, Nawab 9-4, Yaqoob Choice 9-3, Shining Steel 9-0, Pehalwan Choice 8-12, Love Land 8-11, Sher Zai 8-11, Deniro 8-6, Knight Fighter 8-4, Sonia 8-2, Mera Jugnoo 8-2, Ceaser’s Palace 8-2, Choti Moti 8-2, Slim Fit 8-1, Arab King 7-13, Lovely Concept 7-13, Grey Fight 7-12, Song of None 7-11.
Win ................... Sonia
Place .................. Nawab
Karachi Plate DIV G - I - abt 5 F
Mystical 9-2, My Majesty 9-1, Lucky One 9-0, Sarafan 9-0, Ragni 9-0, Sweet Grandy 9-0, Auzy 8-13, Join The Millennium 8-12, Burning Sky 8-11, Prince Of Arabia 8-8, Speedy 8-6, Maha Sagar 8-4, Power Of Tiger 8-1, Arabian Majesty 8-1, Bull Dancer 7-13, Mr J 7-13, Ever Shine 7-12, Hamza Saheb 7-12.
Win ................. Join The Millennium
Place ................ Auzy
Karachi Plate DIV VII - B - about 5 F
War Lord 9-2, Devil In The Sky 9-0, Bholli 8-13, Prince 8-11, Field Commander 8-9, On The Run 8-8, Ring Master 8-4, Falcon 8-4, Ultimate Victory 8-3, Flying Prince 8-3, Ladla 8-3, Raj Kumar 8-3, Two Door Song 8-2, Recondition 8-2, Taneez 8-1, Sona 8-0, Zsa Zsa Warne 7-8.
Win ................ Raj Kumar
Place ............... Recondition
Karachi Plate
(A term race for 2-year-old)
Dil Phaink 8-11, Eye Sore 8-11, Klusener 8-11, Scar Face 8-11, Vieto 8-11, Flying Kiss 8-8, Fantastic Love 8-4, Killer Instinct 8-4.
Win ................ Eye Sore
Place ............... Dil Phaink
Karachi Plate DIV VII-A - abt 5 F
Saligna 9-2, Wonderful Peace 9-0, Sapno Ki Rani 8-13, Miss Oozi 8-12, Sovero 8-12, Sweet Emotion 8-8, Cash Slip 8-8, Wicked Game 8-8, Flying Bird 8-6, On Song 8-4, Royal Lancer 8-0, Sherganzer 7-13.
Win ................... Saligna
Place ................ Sovero
Karachi Plate DIV VI - abt 6 F
Roberto Carlos Fan 9-2, Snake Eyed 8-13, Neelam Taab 8-12, Dur-e-Yemen 8-12, Real Gift 8-12, Ranjha 8-9, Micky Mikadi II 8-8, Ray Of Eight 8-6, Wing Commander 8-6, Laurel 8-3, Pasban 8-2, Roop Ki Rani 8-2, Lucky Three 8-0, Order of The Day 8-0, Mega Hit 8-0, Raaz 7-13, Departure on Time 7-13.
Win ................ Micky Mikado II
Place ............... Snake Eyed
Karachi Plate DIV IV & V - abt 6 F
Khasul Khas 9-9, Visitor 9-6, Hoor-e-Mehran 9-3, Lady’s Love 9-0, Love U Lady 8-4, Jaaz 8-4, Al Jarrar 7-10, Shab-e-Noor 7-9, High Standard 7-8.
Win ................. Love U Lady
Place .............. Lady’s Love
Day’s Best .......... Saligna
Good Double: Eye Sore to Love U Lady