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Nebraas and Jet Dark aim to double-up on an epic day

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Nebraas and Jet Dark aim to double-up on an epic day

Nebraas and Jet Dark are aiming to repeat their memorable victories of 2021. They are taking part in the Gold Cup and Champions Cup at Greyville on Saturday. Nebraas is the reigning king of stayers and is heavily fancied to see off pretenders to throne in 3200m Marshalls World Of Sport Gold cup.

Nebraas and Jet Dark are aiming to double-up on an epic day. Black Thorn is a main threat to Nebraas. Mike de Kock is another trainer who knows all about winning the Gold Cup. The 1800m Champions Cup is sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to the tune of R1-million. Captain’s Ransom is considered a bettable bet.

Nebraas and Jet Dark are going to race in the Mercury Sprint (Race 6)

Nebraas and Jet Dark are aiming to double-up on the Gold Cup (Race 7).

Nebraas and Jet Dark are racing in Champions Cup (Race 8).

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