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S3-6 Mercury Sprint - Form Comments

24/07/2025 14:57

G1 – 1200m – Turf

1 Mia Moo Unbeaten in three starts since her return from Cape Town and a narrow winner of the G1 SA Fillies Sprint. Shows good pace from the best of the draw and is a big runner.
2 Mrs Browning Was staying on gamely behind stable companion Mia Moo in the G1 SA Fillies Sprint. Has improved at her last two but may need more.
3 Whistle The Tune Held on gamely last run when well in at the weights. Drawn well but meets a lot stronger in this line-up. Good draw is a factor.
4 I Am Giant Market support at long odds when surprising in the G3 Post Merchants. That was his second run for the stable and he could possibly improve on his recent success.
5 Minogue Has two good efforts over this distance. Failed over a mile last start in a G1 but would be a surprise winner.
6 Questioning Seldom far back but well beaten by I Am Giant last time out but now 9lb better off. This is his third run after a break and the trainer’s only runner on the day. Can feature prominently.
7 Just Be Lekker Seldom far back and had excuses when trying a G1 mile last time out. Consistent sprint form and has a money chance at best.
8 William Robertson Way better than his last effort from a wide gate. A tough customer who seldom gives less than his best but his last two runs are a concern. Has won 15 races from 44 starts.
9 Buffalo Storm Cody Was staying on well behind I Am Giant last run, coming off a three-race winning streak but is 4lb worse off. Does appear to have stamina doubts over this trip in top company.
10 Cats Pajamas Way below form last run when tried in blinkers but was also reported to be not striding out post-race. Useful on his day but needs to improve on current form.
11 Asiye Phambili Unlucky when touched off by Mia Moo in the G1 SA Fillies Sprint when arriving just too late. Her last run over a mile is best ignored. Draw is a concern but Hong Kong-based Keagan de Melo should be able to get her over.
12 Cafe Culture Won the G2 Post Merchants over course and distance last year. Winless since and current form does not inspire any confidence.
13 Tenango Comfortable winner of the G2 Golden Horse Sprint coming from a long way off the pace to win as he liked. Wide draw should not be a factor and with some luck in the running will go close.
14 Surjay Last year’s winner but recent form in not inspiring. Shows pace but will have it tough from this draw.
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15 Chocolate Soldier Speedy but reported to be coughing after his last two starts. Better over 1000m.
16 Frozen Fantasy Would be hard-pressed to win should she get a run. Looks well held by Mia Moo on their last meeting.