Haydock Sprint Cup

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Sprint Cup
Group 1 race
Location Haydock Park
Haydock, England
Inaugurated1966
Race type Flat / Thoroughbred
Sponsor Betfair
Website Haydock Park
Race information
Distance6f (1,207 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight9 st 3 lb (3yo);
9 st 5 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Purse£350,000 (2022)
1st: £198,485
Sprint Cup
2023
Owner Future Champions Racing Regional.svg Owner Mr T S Palin.svg Owner Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.svg
RegionalShouldvebeenaringBelieving
Previous years
2022
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr J Tomkins.svg
MinzaalEmaraaty AnaRohaan
2021
Owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum.svg Owner Mr D Ward.svg Owner Abudiencia Co Ltd 2nd.svg
Emaraaty AnaStarmanChil Chil
2020-2011
2020
Owner Mr Saeed Suhail.svg Owner Hambleton Racing Ltd.svg Owner AlMohamediya Racing.svg
Dream Of DreamsGlen ShielGolden Horde
2019
Owner Mr Jaber Abdullah.svg Owner Fred Archer Racing.svg Owner Gestut Brummerhof.svg
Hello YoumzainThe Tin ManWaldpfad
2018
Owner Fred Archer Racing.svg Owner Mrs Angie Bailey.svg Owner Mrs John Magnier.svg
The Tin ManBrandoGustav Klimt
2017
Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Fred Archer Racing.svg
Harry AngelTasleetThe Tin Man
2016
Owner Ontoawinner.svg Owner Fred Archer Racing.svg Owner Mr George Turner star.svg
Quiet ReflectionThe Tin ManSuedois
2015
Owner Mr Godfrey Wilson.svg Owner Qatar Racing Limited.svg Owner Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds.svg
Twilight SonStrath BurnMagical Memory
2014
Owner Mr T S Palin.svg Owner Poonawalla Racing Partnership.svg Owner Mr Godfrey Wilson.svg
G ForceGordon Lord ByronMusic Master
2013
Owner Dr Cyrus Poonawalla.svg Owner Mrs S Power.svg Owner Mr Andrew Chandler.svg
Gordon Lord ByronSlade PowerHoof It
2012
Owner Mr Simon Gibson.svg Owner Morgan J Cahalan.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg
Society RockGordon Lord ByronBated Breath
2011
Owner Mr Khalifa Dasmal.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Mr Andrew Chandler.svg
Dream AheadBated BreathHoof It
2010-2001
2010
Owner Tight Lines Partnership.svg Owner Mr Jaber Abdullah.svg Owner Ms Gillian Khosla.svg
MarkabLady Of The DesertGenki
2009
Owner Dab Hand Racing.svg Owner Mr Andrew Stewart.svg Owner Mrs M Findlay.svg
Regal ParadeFleeting SpiritHigh Standing
2008
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Lady Whent.svg Owner The Rumpole Partnership.svg
African RoseAssertiveUtmost Respect
2007
Owner Mr R J Arculli.svg Owner Mrs J L Giral.svg Owner Ms Nicola Mahoney and De La Warr Racing.svg
Red ClubsMarchand D'orBalthazaar's Gift
2006
Owner Mr G Middlebrook.svg Owner Mr Michael Hill.svg Owner Mr John Duddy.svg
ReverenceQuitoAmadeus Wolf
2005
Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Mr Guy Reed.svg Owner Mr W J P Jackson.svg
GoodrickeLa CucarachaAshdown Express
2004
Owner Mr B E Nielsen.svg Owner Lady Legard.svg Owner Mr D J Deer.svg
Tante RoseSomnusPatavellian
2003
Owner Lady Legard.svg Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Mr Henry Candy.svg
SomnusOasis DreamAirwave
2002
Owner Prince A A Faisal.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Godolphin.svg
Invincible SpiritMalhubThree Points
2001
Owner J R Chester.svg Owner Gary Seidler.svg Owner Derrick C Broomfield.svg
Nuclear DebateMount AbuMonkston Point
2000-1991
2000
Owner T H Bennett.svg Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Mrs P Good.svg
PipalongSampower StarTomba
1999
Owner Godolphin.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg
DiktatBertoliniArkadian Hero
1998
Owner Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.svg Owner Mrs David Brown.svg Owner Mrs P Good.svg
TamariskBolshoiTomba
1997
Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg Owner Michael Tabor.svg Owner Mrs P Good.svg
Royal ApplauseDanetimeTomba
1996
Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Mrs H M Keaveney.svg
IktamalBlue DusterCatch The Blues
1995
Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Mr J David Abell.svg Owner Baron G von Ullmann.svg
Cherokee RoseBranston AbbyOwington
1994
Owner Cyril Humphris.svg Owner John Mitchell and Partners.svg Owner Baron G von Ullmann.svg
Lavinia FontanaPiccoloOwington
1993
Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Mr J C Smith.svg
WolfhoundCatrailLochsong
1992
Owner Hilal Salem.svg Owner Mr Paul Green.svg Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg
Sheikh AlbadouMr BrooksWolfhound
1991
Owner David Thompson.svg Owner Hilal Salem.svg Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg
Polar FalconSheikh AlbadouShadayid
1990-1981
1990
Owner Mr Hamdan Al Maktoum.svg Owner Classic Thoroughbreds Plc.svg Owner Al-Deera Bloodstock Holdings Ltd.svg
DayjurRoyal AcademyPharaoh's Delight
1989
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Mr Robin F Scully.svg Owner S Powell.svg
DanehillCricket BallA Prayer For Wings
1988
Owner Mr K Abdulla.svg Owner Mr George Strawbridge.svg Owner Sir Edmund Loder.svg
DowsingSilver FlingCaerwent
1987
Owner Sheikh Mohammed.svg Owner Sheikh M Al Sabah.svg Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
AjdalSharp RomanceHandsome Sailor
1986
Owner Maktoum Al Maktoum.svg Owner Hippodrome Racing.svg Owner M C Peraticos.svg
Green DesertHallgatePolykratis
1985
Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg Owner Cheveley Park Stud.svg Owner H H Aga Khan.svg
OrojoyaPrimo DominieDafayna
1984
Owner Mr Terry Warner.svg Owner maa mutawa.svg Owner Mr E D Kessly.svg
PetongHabibtiNever So Bold
1983
Owner maa mutawa.svg Owner mme m j hills.svg Owner A Foustok.svg
HabibtiSobaOn Stage
1982
Owner Mr Joseph Levy.svg Owner Mrs A Struthers.svg Owner Mr G Soulsby.svg
Indian KingGreat EasternFearless Lad
1981
Owner Miss V Evans.svg Owner Sir Edmund Loder.svg Owner Mr Moufid F Dabaghi.svg
RunnettMarwellSayyaf
1980-1978
1980
Owner Moores International Furnishings Ltd.svg Owner Mrs D McCalmont.svg Owner The Farleigh Court Rac P'ship.svg
MoorestyleKampalaKing of Spain
1979
Owner Baroness H H Thyssen.svg Owner Jellaby Owner.svg Owner Mr B V Sangster.svg
Double FormAhonooraDevon Ditty
1978
Owner Mrs C F Alington.svg Owner Serge Fradkoff.svg Owner Mr T E Sellier.svg
AbsalomSanedtkiVaigly Great
 

The Sprint Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Haydock Park over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early September.

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History

The event was established in 1966, and it was originally open to horses aged two or older. It was devised by Robert Sangster, the heir to the Vernons Pools business, who later became a leading racehorse owner/breeder. During the early part of its history the race was sponsored by Vernons and held in early November. It was initially contested on a course with a sharp left-hand bend.

The Vernons Sprint Cup was switched to September in 1979. It was transferred to Haydock's newly installed 6-furlong straight track in 1986. It was promoted to Group 1 status in 1988, the final year of Vernons' sponsorship. For a period the race was closed to two-year-olds, but it reopened in 1989. Juveniles were excluded again from 1994.

The Sprint Cup is currently sponsored by Betfair.

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Leading jockey (3 wins):

Leading trainer (4 wins):

Leading owner (4 wins):

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerTime
1966Be Friendly2Colin WilliamsCyril Mitchell Peter O'Sullevan 1:16.40
1967Be Friendly3 Scobie Breasley Cyril Mitchell Peter O'Sullevan 1:18.00
no race 1968 [lower-alpha 1]
1969Tudor Music3Frankie Durr Michael Jarvis David Robinson 1:14.80
1970Golden Orange4 Jimmy Lindley Ken CundellLady Clifden1:15.60
1971Green God3 Lester Piggott Michael Jarvis David Robinson 1:15.90
1972Abergwaun4 Lester Piggott Vincent O'Brien Charles St George1:16.16
1973The Blues2Richard Marshall Bill Marshall G. van der Ploeg1:17.10
1974Princely Son5Johnny SeagraveKen CundellWilfred Sherman1:21.75
1975 Lianga 4 Yves Saint-Martin Angel Penna, Sr. Daniel Wildenstein 1:18.61
1976Record Token4 Pat Eddery Peter Walwyn Sir Herbert Ingram 1:19.50
1977 Boldboy 7 Willie Carson Dick Hern Lady Beaverbrook 1:19.21
1978Absalom3 Taffy Thomas Ryan JarvisMrs C. Alington1:17.99
1979 Double Form 4 Geoff Lewis Fulke Johnson Houghton Baroness H. Thyssen 1:12.72
1980 Moorestyle 3 Lester Piggott Robert Armstrong Moores Furnishings Ltd1:14.81
1981Runnett4 Bruce Raymond John Dunlop Miss V. Evans1:14.14
1982Indian King4 Greville Starkey Guy Harwood J. Levy1:12.51
1983 Habibti 3 Willie Carson John Dunlop Mohamed Mutawa1:15.31
1984Petong4 Bruce Raymond Michael Jarvis Tom Warner1:13.17
1985Orojoya3 Brent Thomson Jeremy Hindley Robert Sangster 1:16.24
1986 Green Desert 3 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:14.82
1987 Ajdal 3 Walter Swinburn Michael Stoute Sheikh Mohammed 1:14.87
1988 Dowsing 4 Pat Eddery Jeremy Tree Khalid Abdullah 1:17.24
1989 Danehill 3 Pat Eddery Jeremy Tree Khalid Abdullah 1:12.75
1990 Dayjur 3 Willie Carson Dick Hern Hamdan Al Maktoum 1:12.50
1991 Polar Falcon 4 Cash Asmussen John Hammond David Thompson 1:11.23
1992 Sheikh Albadou 4 Bruce Raymond Alex Scott Hilal Salem1:14.17
1993 Wolfhound 4 Michael Roberts John Gosden Sheikh Mohammed 1:10.98
1994 Lavinia Fontana 5 Jason Weaver John Dunlop Cyril Humphris1:11.42
1995 Cherokee Rose 4 Cash Asmussen John Hammond Sheikh Mohammed 1:13.74
1996 Iktamal 4 Willie Ryan Ed Dunlop Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:09.92
1997 Royal Applause 4 Michael Hills Barry Hills Maktoum Al Maktoum 1:14.46
1998 Tamarisk 3Tim Sprake Roger Charlton Highclere Racing Ltd1:11.30
1999 Diktat 4 Frankie Dettori Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 1:11.04
2000 Pipalong 4 Kevin Darley Tim Easterby Tom Bennett1:15.49
2001 Nuclear Debate 6 Gérald Mossé John Hammond Bob Chester1:15.39
2002 Invincible Spirit 5John Carroll John Dunlop Prince A. A. Faisal1:12.44
2003 Somnus 3 Ted Durcan Tim Easterby Legard / Sidebottom / Sykes 1:13.49
2004 Tante Rose 4 Richard Hughes Roger Charlton Bjorn Nielsen1:11.58
2005 Goodricke 3 Jamie Spencer David Loder Sheikh Mohammed 1:10.87
2006 Reverence 5 Kevin Darley Eric AlstonG. & L. Middlebrook1:15.78
2007 Red Clubs 4 Michael Hills Barry Hills Ronald Arculli 1:13.11
2008 African Rose [lower-alpha 2] 3 Stéphane Pasquier Criquette Head-Maarek Khalid Abdullah 1:12.81
2009 Regal Parade 5Adrian Nicholls David Nicholls Dab Hand Racing1:13.74
2010 Markab 7 Pat Cosgrave Henry Candy Tight Lines Partnership1:09.40
2011 Dream Ahead 3 William Buick David SimcockKhalifa Dasmal1:10.36
2012 Society Rock 5 Kieren Fallon James Fanshawe Simon Gibson1:10.20
2013Gordon Lord Byron5 Johnny Murtagh Tom HoganC. Poonawalla & M. Cahalan1:12.25
2014 G Force 3 Daniel Tudhope David O'MearaMiddleham Park Racing XVIII et al.1:12.95
2015 Twilight Son 3Fergus Sweeney Henry Candy Godfrey Wilson & Cheveley Park Stud 1:12.86
2016 Quiet Reflection 3 Dougie Costello Karl BurkeOntoawinner, Strecker & Burke1:13.45
2017 Harry Angel 3 Adam Kirby Clive Cox Godolphin 1:13.90
2018 The Tin Man 6 Oisin Murphy James Fanshawe Fred Archer Racing - Ormonde1:14.13
2019 Hello Youmzain 3 James Doyle Kevin RyanJaber Abdullah1:12.79
2020 Dream of Dreams 6 Oisin Murphy Michael Stoute Saeed Suhail1:14.07
2021 Emaraaty Ana 5 Andrea Atzeni Kevin RyanSheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum1:09.10
2022Minzaal4 Jim Crowley Owen Burrows Shadwell Estate 1:08.44
2023Regional5Callum RodriguezEdward BethellFuture Champions Racing Regional1:10.60
  1. The 1968 race was abandoned because of fog
  2. The 2008 running took place at Doncaster

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