Weekend focus: 16-1 shot with family history stands out in Sprint Cup - but this is a win-only race

A note of caution is sounded to anyone pondering an ante-post bet on the Sprint Cup (3.35) at Haydock on Saturday. Fight the each-way urge and play your selection win only.

Bookmakers are serving up three places for a race with 22 entries and that’s a poor offering for punters.

The sprint division is invariably the best stocked across the spectrum of British Group 1s, with 44 horses contesting the three top-level sprints at Royal Ascot in June.

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Robbie WildersTipster

Jack HaynesReporter

Published on 3 September 2024inWeekend focus

Last updated 18:00, 3 September 2024

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