18:35 Haydock 06 Sep 2025
Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes
Group 1 | Class 1 | 3YO plus
Winner £242,152 - 17 ran
handy near side, ridden upsides 2f out, soon led, length clear final 100 yards, stayed on strongly
held up behind leader near side, ridded and unbalanced when bumped over 1f out, soon headway tracking leaders, could not go pace of winner, stayed on well
held up behind leader near side, going well over 1f out when short of room and bumped, soon ridden and switched outside, stayed on strongly (eye-catcher)
led near side, keen early, ridden and hard pressed over 2f out, soon headed, stayed on well final 100 yards
led center, ridden and headed over 2f out, outpaced final furlong, kept on close home
chased leader far side, ridden 2f out, headway to dispute lead final furlong, soon outpaced and no extra
chased leader center, ridden and outpaced 2f out, headway chasing leaders final furlong, soon no extra
chased leader near side, pushed alond and outpaced 2f out, soon short of room and hampered, plugged on final furlong
akward start and slowly away, held up behind leader center, making headway under pressure 2f out when bumped right, soon outpaced, plugged on
held up towards rear near side, pushed along off pace over 2f out, some late headway
held up behind leader center, pushed along and made no impression 2f out
held up behind leader far side, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up behind leader center, keen and edged right over 3f out, struggling 2f out, never involved
in rear far side, pushed along and made no impression over 1f out
held up towards rear far side, pushed along and made no impression 2f out
prominent center, pushed alond and weakened over 2f out
Expert Analysis
One of the better British sprints in what has been mostly an underwhelming season in that division, with a large field and at least one high-class performer in Lazzat. He underperformed in the event – explicably so, in terms of the draw – but Big Mojo stepped up to be considered almost his equal with this emphatic success. Going stick readings pointed to quicker conditions close to the stand rail and that was borne out in the event, with those drawn 13 and above advantaged and the others, who raced in the centre, something like 10 lb (2 to 3 lengths) inconvenienced. Another feature was a course-record time, assisted by a tailwind but still indicative of ground quicker than the official “good”.
BIG MOJO (119 here, 115 previously) was suited by the return to 6f and put up his best effort yet (though it could be argued he was best in the July Cup in which he finished second), always close up and near the stand rail, travelling comfortably before quickening to lead 2f out, under pressure soon after but readily on top in the final 1f. He is likely to continue to go well when conditions are suitable.
KIND OF BLUE (114 here, 116 previously) was back to form and may do better still next time, improving from towards the rear when slightly hampered well over 1f out and continuing to run on thereafter without closing the gap on the ready winner.
FLORA OF BERMUDA (111 here, 112 previously) was back to her best despite things not panning out perfectly, in mid-field and having to be switched left for a run, joint-fastest (with the winner) in the final 1f.
RAGE OF BAMBY (109 here and previously) showed bright speed to take them along on the stand side until 2f out and faded only late on, running well. She should be effective back at 5f.
LAZZAT (110+ here, 120 previously) was strictly below form but ran creditably in the circumstances, further from the stand rail than ideal but showing good speed to be bang there until over 1f out. He is likely to go much closer next time.
INISHERIN (106+ here, 116 previously) ended up on the wrong part of the track and performed creditably with that in mind, a bit awkward leaving his stall but pushed along to be prominent then outpaced and edging right after 2f out before keeping on again at the death. He is worth a try at 1400m/7f, seemingly not himself on his last visit to France.
TIME FOR SANDALS (102+ here, 112 previously) did well as things unfolded and enters the autumn in good heart, centre to far side and improving there after tracking the pace until no extra late on.
SKY MAJESTY (98+ here, 108 previously) got messed around somewhat and can be forgiven this, slowly into stride but soon in mid-field, bumped 2f out then no extra.
NO HALF MEASURES (93+ here, 113 previously) was short of room a couple of times but also struggling by halfway and not in the same form as at Newmarket.
RUN TO FREEDOM (96 here, 109 previously) was short of room at the start and when trying to improve but found little late in any case.
MY MATE ALFIE (95 here, 112 previously)
BEAUVATIER (92 here, 113 previously) was bumped early and never on terms.
AIN’T NO BODY (87 here, 112 previously) may be best at 5f.
DILIGENT HARRY (85 here, 108 previously)
ANNAF (83 here, 107 previously)
SAYIDAH DARIYAN (77 here, 109 previously)
JAMES’S DELIGHT (77 here, 109 previously)
Future Form
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 16 | Montassib | 2 | 6 | 9 5 | - | 851-161 | 70 days | W J Haggas (191 miles) | Cieren Fallon | 25/ 1 | 1:10.31 |
| 2023 | Good | 16 | Regional | 13 | 5 | 9 5 | - | 305-115 | 15 days | E Bethell (121 miles) | Callum Rodriguez | 10/ 1 | 1:10.60 |
| 2022 | Good to Firm | 12 | Minzaal | 7 | 4 | 9 5 | - | 23-3012 | 27 days | Owen Burrows (170 miles) | Jim Crowley | 7/ 2 | 1:08.44 |
| 2021 | Good to Firm | 11 | Emaraaty Ana | 6 | 5 | 9 3 | - | 337012 | 15 days | K A Ryan (45 miles) | Andrea Atzeni | 11/ 1 | 1:09.10 |
| 2020 | Soft | 13 | Dream Of Dreams | 11 | 6 | 9 3 | - | 2080-21 | 21 days | Sir Michael Stoute (191 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 5/ 2 | 1:14.07 |
| 2019 | Soft | 11 | Hello Youmzain | 6 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 121-413 | 78 days | K A Ryan (45 miles) | James Doyle | 9/ 2 | 1:12.79 |
| 2018 | Heavy | 12 | The Tin Man | 5 | 6 | 9 3 | - | 835-143 | 34 days | J R Fanshawe (191 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 7/ 1 | 1:14.13 |
| 2017 | Heavy | 11 | Harry Angel | 8 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 21-2121 | 56 days | C G Cox (192 miles) | Adam Kirby | 2/ 1 | 1:13.90 |
| 2016 | Soft | 14 | Quiet Reflection | 4 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 11-1113 | 56 days | K R Burke (100 miles) | Dougie Costello | 7/ 2 | 1:13.45 |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 15 | Twilight Son | 5 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 11-11 | 84 days | H Candy (166 miles) | Fergus Sweeney | 10/ 1 | 1:12.86 |
| 2014 | Good | 17 | G Force | 10 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 113256 | 15 days | D O'Meara (111 miles) | Daniel Tudhope | 11/ 1 | 1:12.95 |
| 2013 | Good to Soft | 13 | Gordon Lord Byron | 2 | 5 | 9 3 | - | 734231 | 23 days | T Hogan (307 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 7/ 2 | 1:12.25 |
| 2012 | Firm | 13 | Society Rock | 3 | 5 | 9 3 | - | 600-353 | 56 days | J R Fanshawe (191 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 10/ 1 | 1:10.20 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 16 | Dream Ahead | 9 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 115-517 | 27 days | D M Simcock (191 miles) | William Buick | 4/ 1 | 1:10.36 |
| 2010 | Good to Firm | 13 | Markab | 14 | 7 | 9 3 | - | 05-1126 | 49 days | H Candy (166 miles) | Pat Cosgrave | 12/ 1 | 1:09.40 |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 14 | Regal Parade | 13 | 5 | 9 3 | - | 219132 | 21 days | D Nicholls (111 miles) | Adrian Nicholls | 14/ 1 | 1:13.74 |
| 2008 | Soft | 65 | African Rose | 12 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 33-3142 | 34 days | Mme C Head-Maarek | Stephane Pasquier | 7/ 2 | 1:12.81 |
| 2007 | Good to Firm | 16 | Red Clubs | 6 | 4 | 9 3 | - | 9-28434 | 16 days | B W Hills (170 miles) | Michael Hills | 9/ 1 | 1:13.11 |
| 2006 | Heavy | 11 | Reverence | 10 | 5 | 9 3 | - | 141051 | 9 days | E J Alston (31 miles) | Kevin Darley | 11/ 4 | 1:15.78 |
| 2005 | Good | 17 | Goodricke | 4 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 172122 | 27 days | D Loder (92 miles) | Jamie Spencer | 14/ 1 | 1:10.87 |