March 30, 2008	Sunday	Rabi-ul-Awwal 21, 1429

KARACHI, March 29: Four-year-old bay Vice Admiral who won the last outing hands down is poised to repeat his feat should he overcome at least two form horses — Reyan The Great and Thanks Naeem — in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.

Following a couple of dismal runs he picked up his first race of the year last weekend under rider Kashif Qamar who outpaced Gorella by four-and-a-half lengths.

He seems to be in top form and looks smart enough to stretch his winning streak by claiming the supporting event, the sixth race on card to be run over six furlongs.

At least three horses — filly Moomal, chestnut Terrorist and filly Taizper — are in contention for honours in the feature event, the seventh and last race.

The former belongs to the stables of KRC Administrator, Haji Khuda Bux Rajar while the latter two are owned by Shah Mardan Shah Pir Pagara. Whosoever is backed by connections is tipped to reign supreme.

They are likely to be chased by Arab Hi Arab and Voo Doo Doll for the places.

The top division of class VII should see four-year-old chestnut colts Sing Sing and Mr Mention Not fighting for glory. Though both have won their previous outings the former may edge past the latter.

The two should be followed by Sharp Cat.

Filly Jadu Jantar and colt Tube Jee are likely to make amends and present owner Pir Pagara with back-to-back double by dominating third and fourth races.

Either colt Muktadar or mare Royal Loyalty should oblige punters by claiming the opener while mare Silent Love should land the second race.

A card of seven races has been drawn for day’s proceedings. The first race begins at 1.00pm.

Following is the field and our selections:

THE MOON PLATE DIV V CLASS VII 5F:

Cape Town 9-5, Shan-e-Awan 9-1, Muktadar 9-0, Black Rock 8-12, Sharpness 8-9, Welcome Pechino 8-4, Champion Express 8-1, Royal Loyalty 8-0, Captain Cook 7-11, Ghabra 7-11.

Win: Muktadar/Royal Loyalty.

Place: Champion Express and Captain Cook.

THE MOON PLATE DIV IV CLASS VII 5F:

Taneez 9-1, Lucky Senior 9-0, Burnish Pride 8-12, Daruwala 8-10, Haibat Nak 8-10, Mame 8-8, Shawanda 8-7, Zubul Jani 8-7, Faith 8-6, Fascinate 8-6, Sanam Jan 8-4, The Choice Of The Day 8-2, Qandhar 8-2, Silent Love 8-0, Shan-e-Mir 8-0, Chun Chun Chun 7-13, Hamza Joy 7-12, Mandi Wala 7-12.

Win: Silent Love.

Place: Fascinate and Daruwala.

THE MOON PLATE DIV III CLASS VII 5F:

Saligna 9-0, Mushki 9-0, Jonty Rhodes 8-11, Persian Blue 8-10, Native King 8-9, Jadu Jantar 8-7, Beyond Belief 8-7, strides For Glory 8-6, Eager Saint 8-6, Shah Pasand 8-5, Yaqeen 8-5, Dil Ruba 8-2, Trust Again 8-2, Sweet Grandy 8-2, Saima Love 7-12.

Win: Jadu Jantar.

Place: Trust Again and Yaqeen.

THE MOON PLATE DIV II CLASS VII 5F:

Tube Jee 9-4, Black Jack 9-0, Cash Deposit 8-11, Khyber 8-10, Baby John 8-8, King Of Cool 8-7, Khan Jee 8-4, Dandy Boy 8-4, Green Park 8-3, The Reyan 8-3, Back In Business 8-2, Hinglachi 8-2, Navaho’s Glory 8-2, For Get Me Not 8-2, Love Pakistan 8-2, Guess It’s Me 8-0.

Win: Tube Jee.

Place: Khyber and Love Pakistan.

THE MOON PLATE DIV I CLASS VII 5F:

Star Of Angel 9-1, Mr Mention Not 9-0, Bullet Of Arab 8-13, Silent Angel 8-11, Sing Sing 8-7, Lady Clever 8-6, Hi Darling 8-5, Sharp Cat 8-3, Samreen 8-3, Spanzer 8-1, My Rolex 8-1, Sweetie Pie 7-13, Whirl Wind 7-12, Raj Kumari 7-10.

Win: Sing Sing.

Place: Mr Mention Not and Sharp Cat.

THE STAR PLATE CLASS VI 6F:

Reyan The Great 9-4, Closing Argument 9-0, Leopard Of Arab 8-10, Sugar Sweet 8-10, Good Hope 8-10, Vice Admiral 8-9, Paidagir 8-9, Thanks Naeem 8-8, Janu Love Inshu 8-6, Black Velvet 8-6, Play Boy 7-13, Namesis 7-13, Manan Prince 7-12, Sada-e-Awan 7-11.

Win: Vice Admiral.

Place: Reyan The Great and Thanks Naeem.

THE PAK PLATE CLASS V DIV I AND II 6F:

Taizper 9-0, Sir Jee 9-0, Voo Doo Doll 8-6, Momal 8-5, Crown Prince 8-4, Lion Of Arab 8-3, Terrorist 8-0, Arab Hi Arab 7-10.

Win: Momal/Terrorist.

Place: Arab Hi Arab and Voo Doo Doll.

DAY’S BEST: Vice Admiral.

GOOD DOUBLE: Tube Jee and Sing Sing.