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THE SPRINT CUP STAKES IS THE FEATURE RACE FROM HAYDOCK ON SATURDAY! Racing live on ITV from Haydock, Kempton and Ascot.
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ITV Racing Saturday Schedule
1.15 Haydock Betfair Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair Ascendant Stakes (Listed Race) 1m
1.45 Haydock Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Superior Mile Stakes (Group 3) 1m
2.05 Kempton Unibet September Stakes (Group 3) 1m4f
2.20 Haydock Get Daily Rewards With Betfair Handicap (Class 2) 1m6f
2.40 Kempton Unibet London Mile Series Final Handicap (Class 2) 1m
2.55 Haydock Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap (Class 2) 1m6f
3.10 Ascot National Racehorse Week Handicap (Class 2) 7f
3.30 Haydock Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1) 6f
3.45 Ascot Lavazza Stakes (Class 2) 1m4f
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Haydock 1.15
This has been won by some very nice horses down the years including Pyledriver back in 2019. Surprisingly Charlie Appleby has never won the race but he looks to have an outstanding chance this time around with the exciting NAVAL POWER. This progressive colt looked potentially smart leaving rivals standing at Ascot when last seen and he is a perfect 3-3 now. He looks sure to keep improving as he fills his frame and it would be no surprise to see him shorten for the Guineas if he wins this (already into 12/1).
Seeking Gold was a big eye-catcher on debut getting within three-quarters of a length of Chaldean at Newbury and duly improved to win convincingly at Yarmouth. The betting has it right and he is the biggest danger with the promise of more to come. Lion Of War won his first two starts but disappointed back on turf at Newmarket last month. Still early days though so worth another chance.
Haydock 1.45
This is a pretty good race for a Group 3 with a few of these capable of running in better races. None more so than REACH FOR THE MOON who has gone close twice on both starts this season. He lost out to decent horses both times chasing home My Prospero at Sandown and then Claymore at Ascot and likely has more to come having been freshened up since. I think he’ll be suited by coming back to a mile here and he looks the one to beat in this field with Frankie Dettori getting the leg up once more.
There are plenty of dangers including Dark Shift who has great handicap form at a mile and he rates the main threat. He does need to prove himself at this track though. Of the rest Triple Time is interesting if stepping forward from 2 to 3. He won his last two starts so was certainly going the right wya. Even Perotto who is the outsider of the field could run a place behind the selection if things drop right for him.
Kempton 2.05
Dubai Honour ran a big race behind Baaeed at York but I’m surprised to see him as short as 6/4 as it looks a lot more open than that. I’m keen to chance MOSTAHDAF in opposition. John Gosden’s Frankel colt is a perfect 2-2 on the AW and looked better than ever winning the Gordon Richards Stakes on return. He then chased home Bay Bridge in the Brigadier Gerard before bumping into Broome in the Hardwicke. The Princess Of Wales’s Stakes clearly came too soon and if he bounces back he is clearly a danger to all.
Solid Stone made a winning return at Chester in the Huxley Stakes and that form has worked out well since. He was behind Broome, Mostahdaf and Hurricane Lane when only fourth in the Hardwicke though so has ground to make up to be a serious contender here. Gear Up was a Group 1 winner as a 2yo and has looked back on track lately winning 2 of his last 3 proving too strong for Cleveland at Leopardstown. Lively each way player.
Haydock 2.20
A wide open handicap as most of these staying contests are but quite a few have to prove themselves over this trip. THUNDERING looks as though he will thrive stepping up an extra two furlongs. He is in top form with three seconds and a win in his last 4 runs alone. The way he was coming at the finish at York suggest this trip is ideal and he will go well. I rate the winner of that race too Farhan so hopefully the form is well advertised in time. I expected him to be around the 6/1 mark so 8’s looks slightly overpriced to me.
PONS AELIUS is a horse we know stays really well and will likely be setting the pace here. He looks a massive price as well as he always digs in and with form of 2221222 I thought he would be 10/1 tops so had to get on. Tamilla is the main danger as she looks like she is improving all the time and pedigree suggests that she could be better for this trip. Of the rest Inverness usually goes well in these events and will do so again.
Kempton 2.40
I think it is important to note that 4yos have won 4 of the last 5 renewals of this so while the likes of Morgan Fairy and Cabinet Maker are feared it is clearly going to take a big effort for a 3yo to win this. I like the chances of FIRST VIEW for Saeed bin Suroor. This son of Exceed and Excel clearly hasn’t been the easiest to train but returned from a 811-day absence to go down just a head over C&D (2-3 over C&D) before improving to win readily at Leicester. He wasn’t beaten far in a competitive race at York and has more to come.
Plenty of dangers probably headed by Spirit Of The Bay. She reeled off a four-timer this time last year and while she hasn’t won this season she has gone mightily close the last twice and with cheekpieces applied now connections will be hopeful of another bold performance. Cabinet Maker has won 3 of his last 4 and showed a great attitude to prevail last time. Looks sure to go well but this clearly demands a career best again.
Haydock 2.55
It was such a shame to lose Soulcombe in this race due to a dirty scope after his emphatic win at York last month. I have gone for two at bigger prices as a result here with HALIPHON my first bet. He was in great form before his poor run at Hamilton last month. That was on soft ground which may not have been ideal. He won over this trip at York earlier in the season and if in that sort of form he will outrun his odds with Ben Sanderson claiming a handy 3lb again for Ian Williams.
Last years winner ISLAND BRAVE is better off at the weights as things haven’t gone to plan this year which has seen him drop down to mark of 95. His last run suggests he is back in form and they would have targeted this race all season. He gets an extra 5lb taken off by Gina Mangan and I expect a big run. Contact looks the danger after a really good run behind Soapy Stevens in July. He gets to go off the same mark and has to have a say.
Ascot 3.10
Fresh really impressed getting up late and holding on well over C&D last time and he has to be seriously feared here especially if we get a drop of rain. He is the 9/2 favourite at the time of writing though and I don’t think there is a lot to split him and INVER PARK so I’m happy to side with the latter. George Boughey’s 4yo has won 3 of his last 4 and impressed bringing up the hat-trick to win the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. He is 2-2 here and has the best speed figure at the track which is a big plus.
Plenty of dangers as you’d expect in a race like this and I have decided to place a saver as well. RIVER NYMPH is another horse that goes particularly well at this track and at 18/1 he is too big to pass up. He actually finished behind Inver Park at Royal Ascot when last seen but was just given too much to do by Adam Kirby and ran on strongly when it was all over. He was an excellent third in the Victoria Cup before that and has a squeak again.
Haydock 3.30
This looks a good Sprint Cup with plenty of the seasons top 6 furlong horses turning up. Many have form behind star mare Highfield Princess which looks like some of the best form around. MINZAAL was under a length behind her at Deauville last time out and ahead of Naval Crown who beat him earlier in the season. This race looks like it will suit him and he is the one to beat. With Naval Crown having ground to make up with the selection I’m surprised there isn’t a bigger gap between them in prices.
Having said that Naval Crown is still the main danger but I think the selection will have it run to suit. ROHAAN is quite a big price having weaved through impressively to go back-to-back in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. He was only a length and three-quarters behind Minzaal at Newbury and then a length behind Highfield Princess in France. Looked to have excuses at York so might still run a big race here at around 9/1.
Ascot 3.45
Dubawi colt FIRST RULER is arguably my strongest bet on ITV Racing on Saturday. In terms of price and chance he looks well worth a go. He really impressed me to make a winning handicap debut at this track over a mile and a quarter last time despite racing keenly and is clearly a colt well ahead of his mark. He goes up in trip again to a mile and a half now and if he settles better I’ll be very surprised if he is beaten here. He has a nice high draw and should get a lovely toe in. Ticks nearly every box for me.
The main danger is probably Frantastic. He is a brother to Cracksman and he took a step forward to get back in the winners enclosure at Newbury last month. This step up to a mile and a half will suit but I think it is slightly concerning connections reach for cheekpieces so quickly. He is clearly talented but might not always apply himself. La Yakel is also worth a mention after that Southwell romp but this will test his credentials.
ITV Racing Lucky 15
Big day of racing coming up so I have included another Lucky 15 (just for my ITV selections). Pays 630/1!
