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‘Redemption day’ is coming to Greyville

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‘Redemption day’ is coming to Greyville

Jet Dark is the favourite for the Champions Cup at Greyville on 31 July. Kommetdieding is 7-2, while Al Muthana and Waterberry Lane are 7th and 16th. Captain’s Ransom is hoping to win the Mercury Sprint. Nebraas is favourite to take part in the Gold Cup. The meeting's headliner is on July 31st. The winner will be announced on the following day. It will take place at 11:30. There are 13 horses entered for this race. They are all trying to make up for their performances in July and the previous one.

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