Andrew Nelis racing

  Ground conditions will dictate whether   Gustavus Weston   bids to become a rare Irish-trained winner of the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock. Tom Hogan’s stable stalwart Gordon Lord Byron was the first Irish raider to land the Group One contest since Abergwaun 41 years earlier when striking gold in 2013 – and the race has been dominated by the British ever since.                       Andrew Nelis racing 

July Cup winner Oxted is on course for the Betfair Sprint Cup after featuring among 15 entries for Haydock’s showpiece. The four-year-old will try to join an elite band to win both races, with Harry Angel in 2017 being the last horse to complete the notable double. Oxted gave trainer Roger Teal and jockey Cieren Fallon their first Group One triumph when taking the Newmarket race – and it is all systems go for Saturday’s Merseyside feature. “All seems good – fingers crossed, we’ll get there in one piece,” said Teal. “I’ve had a quick look at the entries. I was watching them come in, and it’s what was expected......                      Andrew Nelis Racing 

James Fanshawe reports The Tin Man to be in good order ahead of trying to reclaim his crown in the Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday. The Equiano gelding will bid to secure his first victory since landing the six-furlong Group One prize in 2018, having finished runner-up 12 months ago. The Tin Man showed he still retains plenty of enthusiasm at the age of eight when taking a step forward from his return in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes to chase home Tabdeed in the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury...                         Andrew Nelis Racing