KARACHI, March 6: Five events have been drawn up for the Winter Gymkhana Meeting, which gets under way at the Karachi Racecourse Thursday afternoon.

All the races will be held over the sprinting distance of five furlongs with the opening event commencing from 2.00 p.m.

Faisal Farooq’s bay colt Deniro, although penalised to carry 9-4 on his back, start’s off as our day’s best.

In the opener, Sher Khan is fancied to pick up the spoils. Last time out the bay horse finished fourth behind Shining Rock, Baby Tabassum and Royal Springs and with jockey S. Khan partnering Sher Khan once again, the bay should win the race hands down from Royal Springs and Money Make Music.

Baby Tabassum should make amends in the next race and pass the victory post ahead of the rest of the field, with Lucky Love, Simple Prayer and Shining Rock completing the frame.

In a very interesting third race of the afternoon, Tanveer-e-Sehar, could register another fine victory. The chestnut horse however, will have to work up a sweat to overcome the likes of Zabyan and Bach Fly, with the bay gelding Striker providing the element of surprise.

Another interesting event is the very next race, where Walking Distance could overcome Smiling Senorita. My Time carrying 9-3 on her back, will also be joining the fray.

Following is the field and our selections:

SINDH PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-IV 5F

Maina Again 9-0, Springs Fair 8-12, Fantazm 8-10, Money Make Music 8-4, Shantul 8-0, Royal Springs 7-13, Speed Fire 7-13, Vicky Jee 7-11, Sher Khan 7-6, Baby Concept 7-6, Meri Maya 7-6 and Marow Malir 7-6.

Win: Sher Khan

Place: Royal Springs & Money Make Music.

SINDH PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-III 5F

Simple Prayer 9-5, Shining Rock 9-2, Gharnata 9-0, Royal Wisdom 8-12, Sur Sagar 8-7, Abr-e-Noor 8-6, Lucky Love 8-4, Rip Off 8-2, Baby Tabassum 8-0, Prism Of Life 7-11 and Fast Spin 7-11.

Win: Baby Tabassum

Place: Lucky Love & Simple Prayer.

SINDH PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-II 5F

Gambling Baby 9-0, Gold Money 8-12, Zabyan 8-10, Tanveer-e-Sehar 8-9, Baa Wafa 8-6, Be Wafa 8-6, Striker 8-2, Trust 8-2, Bach Fly 8-0, Bright China 7-12, Symphony 7-10, Richy Rich 7-10 and Raysham 7-10.

Win: Tanveer-e-Sehar

Place: Zabyan & Bach Fly

Upset: Striker.

SINDH PLATE CLASS IX DIV G-I 5F

My Time 9-3, Janisar 9-1, Maha Sagar 9-0, Lightening Arrow 9-0, Smiling Senorita 8-12, Walking Distance 8-12, Lucky Prince 8-8, Satellite Star 8-7, Wondering Thunder 8-6, Ever Shine 8-2, Splendid Winner 8-2, Black Magic 8-2, Black Champion 8-0, My Lucky Star 8-0, Jack Pot 8-0, Lawrence Of Arabia 7-10, Ustadon Ka Ustad 7-10 and Small Wonder 7-10.

Win: Walking Distance

Place: Smiling Senorita & My Time.

SINDH PLATE CLASS IX DIV VII 5F

Deniro 9-4, Quick Mover 9-2, Venturis Arrow 9-2, Laurel 8-11, Romantic Champ 8-10, Dushtiani 8-8, Lady Of Secret 8-8, Shama 8-8, Miss Ruby 8-7, Lucky One 8-6, Sachin 8-0, Charismatic Eyes 7-11, Donatello 7-11, Recent Command 7-11, Royal Honest 7-11, Genuine Risk 7-8, Sone Pari 7-8 and Flying Bird.

Win: Deniro

Place: Dushtiani & Sachin.

DAY’S BEST: Deniro

GOOD DOUBLE: Tanveer-e-Sehar - Walking Distance.