15.40
SoftBetfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1)
- Prize money: £226840
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 1F-119 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 1 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Progressive colt who got up on the line in a very tight finish to the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking record in completed starts to 4-6 and confirming that a heavy fall last September has not left a long-lasting mark; an emerging force in the sprinting division and he's from the family of a July Cup winner (Dream Ahead); major contender. |
11/2 |
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1st 1 (11) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Very impressive on handicap debut at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July before a nasty fall at York, and it was a welcome sight when he reappeared with a Listed win at Salisbury (6f, good); below par on sole run on fast ground and others have more substance to their form, but he's an exciting prospect who could still have plenty more to offer for his top stable. |
25/1 |
Form: 020610 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 2 (4) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force. |
7/1 |
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1st 2 (9) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Won the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June then missed the rest of the season; mixed form this year but he showed spark when second to Night Raider at Haydock in May and today's expected frenetic gallop will be right up his street; not ruled out. |
11/1 |
Form: -12505 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Progressive handicapper last year; took form to a new level with a Listed win at Doncaster on his seasonal return and performed to a similar level when second in the Group 3 Abernant at Newmarket in April; Group 1 company was too much to handle at Royal Ascot and a mighty performance will be needed to defy his big weight back in a handicap (12lb higher than for his narrow Ascot win last October). |
9/1 |
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15th 2 (3) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Last season concluded with C&D handicap win (soft); better than ever this year with a Listed win (6f, good to soft) and Group 3 second (6f, good) and another solid run when fifth of 13 in Group 2 at York (6f, good) last time; however, his form needs to go to another new level today. |
40/1 |
Form: 0-7801 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (1) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won the Sprint Cup at Haydock last season when his form also featured a fine second in the July Cup; towards the rear in this year's edition of the Newmarket showpiece last month; previously found 5f a bit sharp in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot; best treated at the weights but questions to answer. |
5/4 |
Form: 00-633 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won last year's Greenlands Stakes here, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn; out of the money on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; more like it in his repeat bid in the Greenlands, splitting Big Gossey and Bucanero Fuerte; relatively light campaign may stand to him now. |
9/4 |
Form: 320-20 D
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 7 (5) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Fourth in the Commonwealth Cup here (good to firm) during progressive 2024 campaign, which culminated in Group 1 C&D win (soft) in the British Champions Sprint; 0-6 since but runner-up in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) last September and filled the same position on last month's return in the Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good); may not be far away. |
14/1 |
Form: 0-9263
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Unraced at York but he does go on any ground, and his career-best form came on soft when impressing in a 7f Group 2 at Doncaster last September; creditable effort conceding weight all round when runner-up to Paborus in a Group 3 over 6f (AW) on his return to Britain in June and it's best to put a line through his run behind Lake Forest at Glorious Goodwood (7f) as he raced far too freely off a slacking pace; with a truer gallop on the cards and no ground issues, he could be a lively one. |
18/1 |
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6th 3 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Creditable second, conceding weight all round, in 6f AW Group 3 at Newcastle latest start; readily bagged Group 2 honours at Doncaster on last attempt over 7f on home soil and may be capable of further progress at this distance; one of the main contenders. |
5/1 |
Form: /13-18 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (13) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Strike-rate of 5-8 and long absences are a feature in his profile; back from another to produce career-best form in beating Marvelman at Newcastle in June (6f AW) but he'd be no certainty to confirm those placings on 5lb worse terms, while there are plenty of others to worry about; on the plus side, he remains a relative unknown quantity and trip/ground will be fine. |
16/1 |
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1st 7 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2024 with a runaway win in a 7f handicap at Southwell; created another big impression when winning a conditions event at Thirsk (7f, good) on last season's reappearance and he was a good third of eight upped to Group 3 company when last seen a year ago; drops to 6f for the first time but this strong traveller should have the pace to cope; still has potential. |
7/1 |
Form: 3-1841 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has raced only at sprint distances; ran well in the face of a stiff task when fourth of 11 in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 28-1) last month; that makes him one of the leading contenders on form but he does need to prove his stamina for today's longer trip. |
7/2 |
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4th 8 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Very useful 3yo but finished only eighth, albeit best of the near-side runners, in the Commonwealth Cup for 3yos at Royal Ascot when bidding to follow up his trial success over the same C&D; bare form of the latest effort gives him work to do with Venetian Sun and Division; furthermore, it took his Group 1 record to 0-3. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
5/2 Almeraq, 14/1 American Affair, 33/1 Aramram, 8/1 Big Mojo, 25/1 Jamess Delight, 4/1 Kind Of Blue, 11/2 Marvelman, 9/1 Paborus, 9/2 Coppull