Justin Snaith cautioned punters on Sunday that his champion filly Captain’s Ransom needs to show him that she is ‘100% right’ if she is to line up in Saturday’s Gr1 Mercury Sprint at Hollywoodbets Greyville.
Captain’s Ransom – top notch filly (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Speaking after his Legislate gelding Runaway Song won the sixth race at Hollywoodbets Scottsville for longstanding owner Fred Crabbia, Snaith said that the daughter of Captain Al, currently a narrow log-leader for SA Horse Of The Year honours, had endured a traumatic experience on Hollywoodbets Durban July day.
Captain’s Ransom was one of a number of horses apparently upset by on-course fireworks and she failed to reproduce her customary turn of foot after running wide into the home straight off a slow pace.
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The SA champion yard had originally indicated that Captain’s Ransom would be rested after her Brentford FC Gr1 Garden Province Stakes fourth and would return in the Cape summer.
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After travel restrictions to the Cape put a slant on the plans, the 4yo was something of a surprise entry for the Gr1 Mercury Sprint – and after receiving a decent barrier draw, she accepted.
Captain’s Ransom is carded to jump from draw 3 on Saturday under regular pilot Richard Fourie. She is currently 2-1 favourite with Hollywoodbets.
