Haggas eyes Hungerford glory as countdown to Baaeed intensifies

Red-hot William Haggas, who has already sent out more than 100 winners this year, will have an abundance of strong chances at his beloved four-day York Ebor meeting next week, headed by brilliant stable star Baaeed in Wednesday's Group 1 Juddmonte International (3.35).

Any success on the Knavesmire is special for Yorkshireman Haggas, who sent out his first Ebor meeting winner when Altaia landed the Eagle Lane Handicap in 1991, but he's entitled to approach the track's flagship fixture this year with particular confidence.

He has his best-ever string of horses, led by Baaeed, the world's highest-rated racehorse, who will bid to extend his magnificent unbeaten run to ten after three Group 1 wins this term.