Aussie sprint star Starspangledbanner looks set to take his chance in the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock UK on Saturday. Aidan O'Brien's speedster won the Golden Jubilee Stakes and July Cup before having to settle for second best behind 100/1 outsider Sole Power in the Nunthorpe. O'Brien told www.racingpost.com: 'We were happy with the bit (of work) Starspangledbanner did (on Wednesday morning) and it looks like he will be going to Haydock, although we will check him out in the morning before a f
Aussie sprint star Starspangledbanner looks set to take his chance in the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock UK on Saturday. Aidan O'Brien's speedster won the Golden Jubilee Stakes and July Cup before having to settle for second best behind 100/1 outsider Sole Power in the Nunthorpe. O'Brien told www.racingpost.com: 'We were happy with the bit (of work) Starspangledbanner did (on Wednesday morning) and it looks like he will be going to Haydock, although we will check him out in the morning before a final decision is made. If he goes then Colm O'Donoghue will probably ride.'