KARACHI, Nov 8: Five-year-old chestnut Sindh Malook which coasted to a facile three lengths victory after consistent failures in its last run on Sept 20 is tipped to delight racing fans with a repeat performance when the Gymkhana race meeting takes place at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.
He is drawn in a pack of six runners in the top division of class VII opening race to be run over a sprinting distance of five furlongs.
Sindh Malook should have to overcome challenger five-year-old bay Invazor who is on course to make it three-in-a-row. Both the horses carry same weight.
Seven-year-old mare Afroze Jehan is our fancy to land The Iqbal Day Cup which is also the day’s feature event.
She has been lagging behind the front runners in the last few runs and seems to make amends by crossing the finishing post ahead of rivals this time.
Her task would become easier if she beats mare Closing Argument to post a long overdue victory.
Six horses are to face the starter in The Iqbal Day Cup which is the fifth race on card to be run over six furlongs.
Two-year-old chestnut filly After Shock is poised to avenge her previous loss when she renews rivalry with filly 3 Knot 3 by claiming The Sire Produce Stakes which is restricted for two-year-old colts and fillies.
She was beaten by one-and-a-half lengths by 3 Knot 3 in The Performance Cup on Oct 19. They are likely to be chased by filly Ice Blue among eight runners.
After finishing second in her last outing, four-year-old filly Chun Chun Chun is expected to atone for the loss should she win the sixth and last race.
Either of the two, Mushki or Princess Rozi, belonging to the same connection and Eager Saint should fight for the places.
Bay mare Princess and bay Canon Ball are likely to return with flying colours in the remaining two races.
A card of six races including two caps has been drawn for the day. The first race gets into action at 1.00pm.
Following is the field and our selection:
THE ADORN PLATE DIV I
CLASS VII 5F:
Sindh Malook 9-0, Invazor 9-0, Rokara 9-0, Leopard Of Arab 8-9, Zardan 8-7, Cash Deposit 8-1.
Win: Sindh Malook.
Place: Invazor.
THE ADORN PLATE DIV V
CLASS VII 5F:
Green Kinjher 9-1, Spider Man 8-13, Rangilee 8-11, Ajnabi 8-10, Full ‘N’ Final 8-9, Marvi Express 8-8, Princess 8-7, Taneez 8-3, Gul-e-Lala 8-0, Faith 8-0, Ghabra 7-10, Serpantine 7-10, Native Queen 7-10, Racing Leader 7-10.
Win: Princess.
Place: Rangilee and Taneez.
THE ADORN PLATE DIV IV
CLASS VII 5F:
Stride For Glory 9-0, New Approach 9-0, Dream Prince 8-13, Walayat 8-10, Black Arrow 8-10, Mixed Blessing 8-9, Silver City 8-9, Sonia 8-7, Daruwala 8-7, Raj Kumari 8-4, Sahib-e-Alam 8-3, Canon Ball 8-2, Sanam Jan 8-1, Saad Prince 8-1, Red Fairy 8-0, Catch It 7-12.
Win: Canon Ball.
Place: Mixed Blessing and Dream Prince.
THE SIRE PRODUCE STAKES FOR TWO-YEAR-OLD COLTS
AND FILLIES 5F:
3 Knot 3 8-11, Group Captain 8-7, Payami 8-7, Pharlap 8-7, After Shock 8-4, Ice Blue 8-4, Stratusfaction 8-4, Tulip 8-4.
Win: After Shock.
Place: Ice Blue and 3 Knot 3.
THE IQBAL DAY CUP CLASS V
DIV I AND II 6F:
Afroze Jehan 9-4, Captain Black 8-7, Closing Argument 7-13, Black Girl 7-12, Royal King 7-9, Manan Prince 7-6.
Win: Afroze Jehan.
Place: Closing Argument.
THE ADORN PLATE DIV III
CLASS VII 5F:
Mushki 9-5, New Ferrari 9-0, On Looker 9-0, Your Honour 9-0, Haroon Prince 8-11, Chun Chun Chun 8-9, Victory Prince 8-8, Princess Rozi 8-5, Canon Fire 8-5, Prince Salman 8-5, Giranari 8-2, Haram Tob 8-2, Paidagir 8-0, Baaz Babaaz 8-0, Eager Saint 7-13, Princess Sparkle 7-11.
Win: Chun Chun Chun.
Place: Mushki/Princess Rozi and Eager Saint.
DAY’S BEST: Sindh Malook.
GOOD DOUBLE: After Shock and Chun Chun Chun.