All the information you need to know about Cape Town Met runner Princess Calla. The Adam Marcus filly is looking to become the first filly since Oh Sussana in 2018 to win the Met. She has the added advantage of shouldering the lowest weight of just 51.5kgs. Can she go all the way?
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11) Princess Calla – 8/1
Jockey: Grant van Niekerk
Trainer: Adam Marcus
Owner: Mr M J A Ferreira
Colours: Light green, red maltese cross and sleeves, quartered cap
Breeder: Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd
Sire: Flower Alley (USA)
Dam: Princess Royal by Captain Al.
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Filly
MR: 116
Weight: 51.5kg
Draw: 1
Career Record: 5 runs, 2 wins, 3 place
Stakes Won: R328 750
Runs at Kenilworth: 3 runs (1 win)
Runs at 2000 distance: 0
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2021 Cartier Paddock Stakes (Gr 1) 1800m
2nd in the 2020 Western Cape Fillies Guineas (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2020 Western Cape Fillies Championship (Gr 2) 1400m
3rd in the 2020 Thekwini Stakes (Gr 1) 16000m
Trainer Comments: Coming Soon
Jockey Comments: Coming Soon
Winning Form – Magic Tips Comments: Best MR:116. Only three-year old in the race. Shoulders handy galloping weight. Can threaten.
Winning Form Comments
The Cape Town Met has arrived and a competitive field of 11 runners take their place. BELGARION from the Justin Snaith stable is the first selection. He ran a creditable race when finishing third in the Grade 1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate last time. The son of Dynasty is better suited to this type of distance. His widest draw is no concern, as he can race from any position and quicken well. He should be at peak fitness for this outing and should be the one to beat.
GOLDEN DUCAT was ridden to perfection when winning the Grade 2 Glorious Goodwood Premier Trophy. He won the Grade 1 Cape Derby over this C&D, last year. He is a versatile sort and should give the top choice a run for his money.
RAINBOW BRIDGE does not know how to run a bad race. He moved up well last time, but was caught by Jet Dark. He finished second in this race last year and will be looking to go one better here.
DO IT AGAIN caught the eye when running on from last to finish fourth in the Grade 1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate. He gets the cheek-pieces fitted and if repeating that effort, he should be a big runner.
2021 Cape Town Met Horse Profiles:
| Rainbow Bridge |
| Princess Calla |
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