Captain Holds Mercury To Ransom

Will she, won't she...?

The Gr1 Mercury Sprint at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday looks to be one of the most open races of the day. Adding to the puzzle is the big question mark over the head of Captain’s Ransom, who is set to take on the boys for the first time in her career.

Michele Wing of Racing News visited the big race trainers and published this report and interview package.

Captain’s Ransom: “I would put her down almost as a doubtful starter in a way, because obviously I’m a little bit nervous of Hollywoodbets Greyville and some of the experiences she’s had there. I really want to see this week how things go and make my call towards the end of the week“, Justin Snaith.

Master Archie: “This was our long-term goal, the Mercury. We’re expecting a massive run from him“, Paul Peter.

Alesian Chief: “We gave him a gallop on the grass on Thursday (21 July). Muzi was very confident when he got off“, Corrie Lensley.

William Robertson: “If he puts his best foot forward, he could definitely be a lurker. I would give him a huge chance. If we had a better draw, I would have been very confident“, Corne Spies.

Big Burn: “With her draw, it’s going to be a nice race for her. I think she could take them on“, Paul Peter.

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Battle Force: “He’s freshened up very well since we stretched him out to a mile. He’s jumping out of his skin again. Obviously, the deep draw at Greyville is always a concern“, Peter Muscutt.

Val d’Orcia: “It’s definitely a step up, especially at the weights, but he has improved, and he loves Hollywoodbets Greyville“, Paul Peter.

Good Traveller: “Obviously there are other horses who are probably better weighted this time round. I can tell you, he’s flying“, Glen Kotzen.

Zarina: After not finding the frame in her recent starts over 14 and 1600 meters, she tries the sprints again, Racing News Social TV.

Smorgasbord: “We thought he should just about have won that race (last run). He loves the Hollywoodbets Greyville 1200. Maybe the back end of quartets“, Paul Peter.

Chimichuri Run: “He goes to stud after this race. It’s a tough race at the weights. If it’s his day, he’s not out of it“, Sean Tarry.

Bohica: Winner of the Gr1 Pongracz Cape Flying Championship in January. He’s inconsistent but can beat the best on his day. Jumps from a wide draw. Racing News Social TV.

Gallic Princess: “She really does seem to like Hollywoodbets Greyville and she’s placed at Group 1 level in KZN before. Unfortunately we are draw out wide and going to need quite a bit of luck in running“, Candice Dawson.

Supreme Quest: “She came undone on July day from a really bad draw and the race didn’t go her way, but before that she’s never been out of the money. She’s very fast and very talented“, Corne Spies.

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