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Sole Power flies Irish flag at Haydock

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Sole Power is the only Irish-trained runner in the Temple Stakes at Haydock on Saturday.

Edward Lynam's popular veteran won the race in 2011 and will be aiming to bounce back from a disappointing effort in the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket last month..

Mecca's Angel also features among a field of 16 for the Group Two contest at the Merseyside circuit.

Winner of the Nunthorpe at York last term, Michael Dods' five-year-old will be making her first start since that Knavesmire victory as unsuitable ground limited her opportunities on more than one occasion in 2015.

William Haggas' Muthmir and the John Gosden-trained Waady form a strong two-pronged challenge for owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, while Clive Cox's Profitable arrives on the back of a surprise success in the Palace House .

Robert Cowell has declared last year's King's Stand hero Goldream along with Iffranesia and Justineo, with Tom Dascombe set to rely upon Kachy, who was a winner at Chester last time.

Charlie Hills' Cotai Glory and the David Griffiths-trained Take Cover are among the declarations, but both horses are also in the Achilles Stakes at the track on Friday.

Last year's winner Pearl Secret is in the mix for David Barron, while Aeolus, Move In Time, Sir Maximilian and Steps complete the field.