Karachi Spring Cup to take place today

Seven horses will battle it out for honours in the Spring Cup when it takes place in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse today (Thusday). 

The meeting has been brought forward by three days to avoid clash with the Pakistan Derby which is slated to take place at Lahore on Sunday (March 8th).

The Spring Cup which is also days feature event, combined scale order II and III, will be contested over four-and-a-half furlongs. It is the fourth race of a five-race card that has been drawn for the day.

The fifth race which is the supporting event, scale order IV and V has nine acceptors and will also run over the similar distance of four-and-a-half furlongs.

Meanwhile, a trio of horses – Chooto, Chota Raja and Spirit will make their debut at the course. All the three are registered at the KRC.

A good number of 44 horses will vie for honours in the races barring last-minute withdrawal(s).

The first race starts at 3 P.M.

Following is the order of the races:

THE SPRING PLATE SCALE ORDER VIII (MAIDEN) 4 F: 

THE SPRING PLATE SCALE ORDER VIII 4 F: 

THE SPRING PLATE SCALE ORDER V, VI AND VII 4 ½ F: 

THE SPRING CUP SCALE ORDER II AND III 4 ½ F: 

THE SPRING PLATE SCALE ORDER IV AND V 4 ½ F: