Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock: Exciting Lineup Declared for Saturday’s Race
Kinross, trained by Ralph Beckett, will be absent from Saturday’s Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock after failing to secure a spot among the 16 declared runners. The seven-year-old, last seen finishing third in the Lennox Stakes, was withdrawn on Thursday morning. His regular jockey Rossa Ryan will now ride Annaf, who is making his first start since claiming victory in Saudi Arabia back in February.
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum will lead a two-pronged attack with Commonwealth Cup champion Inisherin, the ante-post favorite, and Elite Status. Elite Status is one of three runners for trainer Karl Burke and will be ridden by Clifford Lee. William Buick has been enlisted to ride Swingalong, the July Cup runner-up, while Burke will also rely on Spycatcher, the Deauville Group 3 winner, partnered with Ryan Moore.
Three Irish-trained runners are in the mix, including Bucanero Fuerte, trained by Adrian Murray. The three-year-old has been inactive since his victory in the Lacken Stakes in May but is set to make his comeback under jockey David Egan. Jessica Harrington’s Givemethebeatboys, a Group 3 winner at the Curragh, and Moss Tucker, last year’s Flying Five Stakes champion, will also represent Ireland. The last Irish victory in the 6f sprint was in 2013 with Gordon Lord Byron, following a win in 1972 by Abergwaun.
Jasour, who finished third in the Commonwealth Cup, aims to bounce back from a disappointing run in the July Cup, while Shouldvebeenaring seeks redemption after last year’s narrow defeat to Regional.
The confirmed runners and riders for the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock are as follows:
– Annaf: Rossa Ryan
– Art Power: Joe Fanning
– Montassib: Cieren Fallon
– Moss Tucker: Billy Lee
– Shouldvebeenaring: Sean Levey
– Spycatcher: Ryan Moore
– Bucanero Fuerte: David Egan
– Elite Status: Clifford Lee
– Givemethebeatboys: Shane Foley
– Inisherin: Tom Eaves
– Jasour: Jim Crowley
– Kind Of Blue: Danny Muscutt
– Swingalong: William Buick
– Unequal Love: Danny Tudhope
– Vadream: Hollie Doyle
– Flora Of Bermuda: Oisin Murphy
The betting market for the Betfair Sprint Cup is shaping up to be highly competitive, with Inisherin leading the pack at 7-2. Elite Status follows closely at 6-1, with Jasour and Swingalong at 8-1. Several other contenders are in the mix, making for an exciting and unpredictable race.
Expert Tips and Predictions for the Betfair Sprint Cup:
Stuart Redding’s Picks:
1. Inisherin
2. Shouldvebeenaring
3. Swingalong
James Hill’s Selections:
1. Shouldvebeenaring
2. Swingalong
3. Kind Of Blue
Tom Gibbings’ Verdict:
1. Jasour
2. Elite Status
3. Inisherin
The experts offer varying opinions on the potential winners of the Sprint Cup, highlighting the wide-open nature of the race and the quality of the contenders.
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In conclusion, the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock promises to be a thrilling event with a competitive field of top-class runners and riders. With favorites like Inisherin and Elite Status vying for victory, along with strong contenders from Ireland and the UK, fans can expect a spectacle of speed and skill on the racetrack. Don’t miss out on the action and place your bets for an exhilarating day of racing at Haydock.