Haggas plots path to Dewhurst glory for Champagne hero Rivet

Champagne Stakes winner Rivet (right) made every yard for Andrea AtzeniCredit: Daniel Smith

In-form trainer William Haggas had a spring in his step on Monday as he put his Dubai Dewhurst Stakes hopeful Rivet through his paces on Warren Hill.

Rivet is a general 8-1 shot for this Saturday’s Group 1 at Newmarket following yesterday’s forfeits, the market headed by Churchill at a best-priced 4-6 with Coral and Sky Bet.

Haggas's cheer was understandable, his yard having sent out a remarkable 37 winners in September, by far the trainer's most successful calendar month.

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 3 October 2016inNews

Last updated 16:55, 3 October 2016

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