Burke confident he has Quiet Reflection ready to roar at Haydock

Franny Norton faces six to eight weeks out after a fall at ChesterCredit: Edward Whitaker

Quiet Reflection will attempt to justify ante-post favouritism in Saturday's 32Red Sprint Cup with trainer Karl Burke adamant his stable star looks "fantastic" at a time when some in the yard have been running below par.

Quiet Reflection has been trained with Haydock in mind since finishing a valiant third to Limato on fast ground in the July Cup at Newmarket, having previously landed the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

"We had a slight hiccup about a month ago as we were bringing her back after a short break," said Burke. "She had a a couple of small problems but she seems well over that and she has worked really well over the last two weeks. I am very, very happy with her.

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Scott BurtonFrance correspondent

Published on 31 August 2016inNews

Last updated 17:35, 31 August 2016

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