Haggas hunting another big prize with Almeraq Almeraq is set to lead William Haggas’ charge in the Betfair Sprint Cup after the Royal Ascot hero was one of 13 confirmed for Saturday’s feature event at Haydock. Although Lake Forest was not among the acceptors, the Somerville Lodge handler has left in Prix Maurice de Gheest runner-up Division who could join his stablemate in Merseyside if the weather forecasters get their predictions wrong. Haggas, who won the Group One event with Montassib in 2024, said: “It looks like being soft so Almeraq is a definite runner. We’ll leave Division in as well, but he’s a top of the ground horse. “If the forecast is wrong then Division will run as well, but if the forecast is right then he will probably go to York for the Listed race (Garrowby Stakes) the following day.” Michael Appleby’s Big Mojo sets the standard aiming for back-to-back victories following his win in the six-furlong sprint 12 months ago and he arrives in good form having landed the Phoenix Sprint Stake
