KARACHI: Seven horses are expected to face the starter in the War Heroes Cup when it takes place in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

The cup race which is fifth in days racing order has been classified under top scale order I, II, III and IV and will go over a distance of four-and-a-half furlongs.

The other five races have also been dedicated to the war heroes.

The first three races will be contested over four furlongs while the remaining two will go over four-and-a-half furlongs.

The first race is scheduled to start at 2.45pm.

Following is the field and selection:

THE WAR HEROES PLATE: SCALE ORDER VIII (MAIDEN) — 4 F:

Warrior 9-0, Two Time Better 9-0, Russian Star 9-0, Kamyaab 8-12, Take Over 8-10, Pachino (late Secret of Mind) 8-10, Balam Bhai 8-6, Storm Fire 8-2, Arabian Queen (ex-Sana Choice) 8-0, Jungle Queen 7-12

Win & place: No selection.

THE WAR HEROES PLATE SCALE ORDER VIII — 4 F:

No Try 9-0, Hawwaam 8-13, King Queen 8-13, Usman Chandiwala 8-11, Sassy Gold 8-8, Haseena-e-Arab (ex-Tahzeeb) 8-5, Wifi 8-2, Paroo 7-13, Aas Paas 7-13.

Win: King Queen.

Place: Sassy Gold and Haseena-e-Arab.

THE WAR HEROES PLATE SCALE ORDER VII — 4 F:

Galileo Lady 9-0, Gladiator 9-0, Public Fancy 8-12, Humaira Choice 8-11, Golden Stamp 8-2

Win: Galileo Lady.

Place: Gladiator.

THE WAR HEROES PLATE SCALR ORDER IV & V — 4½ F:

Dhannak 9-0, Piyara Faisal 9-0, Black Smoke 9-0, Take A Side (ex-Mohallaydar) 8-12, Soldier Queen 8-7, Spirit 8-6, Night Sparkle (ex-Lovely Baby) 8-0, Danzinger 7-12, Dominator 7-12, Starka 7-8.

Win: Soldier Queen.

Place: Starka and Piyara Faisal.

THE WAR HEROES CUP SCALE ORDER I, II, III & IV — 4½ F:

Parachuter 9-5, Black Gold 9-5, Abdullah Princess 8-11, Enable 8-6, Smart Girl 7-13, Victor 7-11, Cracks Man 7-3.

Win: Abdullah Princess.

Place: Parachuter.

THE WAR HEROES PLATE: SCALE ORDER VI — 4½ F:

Secret of Life 9-0, Risky 9-0, Justify 8-9, Meri Chahat 8-9, Darshan 8-7, Paris 8-6, Soldier Star 8-6.

Win: Risky.

Place: Secret Of Life.

Published in Dawn, September 13th, 2020