KARACHI, Aug 15: Mr. Abdul Raza’s four-year-old, My Freedom won the Independence Day Cup run over six furlongs beating public fancy and odds on favourite Sweet Touch in a grand finish at the local race Club Wednesday.
Sweet Touch was fancied by the patrons of the turf on her past reputation but short of work proved too much for her. Her rider, Shafi Mohammad, tried run away tactics while My Freedom was kept a handy second and third by her rider Shahzad.
Shahzad charged her mount in a most calculated manner in the final stretch and managed to score a half length victory over Sweet Touch. My apprehension about Sweet Touch proved wrong as Sweet Touch was short of one competitive run.
My Freedom too in his last outing had fallen victim of the same reason. Shahzad’s handling of My Freedom was brilliant which once again proved that he has not lost his touch. The winner was saddled by Mansoor Alam.
The day proved fruitful for Mr Syed Sadruddin Shah who worked out a lucrative double through Hoor-e-Mehran in the third race and Raqeeb-e-Azam, both three-year-olds who broke their maiden rank. They were sent out by trainer Allah Judrio and ridden by Ghulam Shabbir who piloted home the winners.
The following are the results:
INDEPENDENCE PLATE DIV G-III - ABT 5F
Black Magic (Mr. M. Yaqoob Butt) 8-7 CD 8-0 Amir Ali 1, Prism of Life 8-10 Muzaffar H 2, Genuine risk 8-3 M. Yousuf 3, Sone Pari 8-6 Azeem 4.
Also ran: Sada-e-Lajpal, Royal Honest, Mera Kiya Kasoor, Raysham, Noor-un-Nisa, Prince Naeem, Shining Steel, Major Dandy, Royal Promise, Sher Khan, Lawrence of Arabia.
Won by: 4-3/4 L, 4-1/2 L, 5-1/2 L. Time 1 Min 9-1/5 secs. Winner trained by owner.
INDEPENDENCE PLATE DIV G-II - ABT 5F
Guriya Phool (Mr. Chakar Khan) 8-6 Akram S 1, Fizza 8-11 A. Rasheed 2, Simple Prayer 8-9 Naveed 3, Superb Star 8-5 Nisar Ahmad 4.
Also ran: Great Bakht, Lord of Lords, Pearl, Jadeem, Sachin, Charismatic Eyes, Miss Ruby, Shehroz-e-Sehar, Neeli Nighahain, Jamaima, Classic Beauty, Lightin Arrow, Just in Fun.
won by: 5-1/2 L, 1/2 L, 5-3/4 L. Time: 1 Min 8-2/5 secs. Winner trained by : Sullah.
INDEPENDENCE PLATE DIV G - ABT 5F
Hoor-e-Mehran (Syed Sadruddin Shah) 8-10, Ghulam Shabbir 1, Welcome Shahtab 8-3 Nasim Ahmad 2, Satellite Star 8-2, M. Faiz 3, Shahdad Star 9-0 Arshad 4.
Also ran: Mark, Dushtiyani, Small Wonder, Lucky One, Much Batter, Order Of The Day, Sajan Black, Little Sunny, Touch of Joy, Victory Princess, Black Door Man, Bach Fly, Dil Faraib, Sunday Picnic.
Won by: 11 L, 4 L, 5-1/4 L. Time 1 Min 5-1/4 secs.
Winner trained by Allah Judrio.
INDEPENDENCE PLATE DIV VII - ABT 5F
Raqeeb-e-Azam (Syed Sadruddin Shah) 8-11 Ghulam Shabbir 1, Champion Lady 8-8 Mujahid Ali 1, Guarantee 9-0 Mazhar H 3, Neelam Taab 8-4 Muzaffar H 4.
Also ran: Rajwar, Royal Falcon, Flying Bird, Dauntless, Regal, Shama, Aziz Love, Lajpal Badshah, Lover’s Line, Racing Leader, S/o of None.
Won by: 5L, 4L, 3/4 L. Time 1 Min 4-2/5 secs.
Winner trained by Allah Judrio.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CUP - ABT 6F
My Freedom (Mr. Abdul Raza) 8-5 Shahzad 1, Sweet Touch 7-12 Shafi Mohammad, 2, Lover’s Lady 8-6 Abdul Raheem 3, Charkh Bareen 9-0 Arshad 4.
Also ran: Spartacist, Alcapone, Royal Crown, Leo, Monstro, Bold Commander, Dur-e-Yemen, Sabza Choice.
Won by: 1/2 L, 2 L, 4 L. Time 1 Min 16-3/5 secs.
Winner trained by Mansoor Alam.
INDEPENDENCE PLATE DIV IV & V - ABT 5F
Royal Fantasy (Mr. Makhdoom Hasan Raza) 8-0 Naveed 1, The Cleopatra 8-3 Shahzad 2, Trillionaires 8-8 Ghulam Shabbir 3, Inferno 8-10 Tehseen Husain 4.
Also ran: Bella, Najla, The Law, Al Ashia, Lover’s Way, Strategic, Sandra’s Love, Champion Star, Shab-e-Noor, Champion by Chance, Giselle, Deniro, Jeetain Gay Hum.
Won by: 1 L, 7 L, 3/4 L. Time 1 Min 4-2/5 secs.
Winner trained by Talib Hussain.
INDEPENDENCE PLATE DIV VI - ABT 5F
Navaho Princess (Mr. Faisal Farooq) 8-6 Zahid Faiz 1, Lucky Three 9-1 Tariq Mahmood 2, Saligna 8-8 Abdul Raheem 3, Sapno Ki Rani 8-9 Akram S 4.
Also ran: Donatello, Heed My Speed, Slim Fit, Dushtiyani, Maha Sagar, Ever Shine.
Won by: Hd, 7 L, 2-3/4 L. Time 1 Min 4-1/4 secs.
Winner trained by Manzoor Baran.