Sprinters poised for Haydock

Last year's winner Regal Parade is among 20 five-day confirmations for the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock on Saturday.

David Nicholls's six-year-old, winner of the Prix Maurice de Gheest, bids to emulate the only other dual scorer Be Friendly, who took the first two runnings of the six-furlong showpiece in 1966 and 1967.

Richard Hannon's star miler Paco Boy and Aidan O'Brien's speedster Starspangledbanner also feature in a top quality list of possibles for the Merseyside race.

Horses to stand their ground include Borderlescott, Equiano, Prime Defender, High Standing, Kingsgate Native, Markab and Rainfall.

Roger Charlton is considering the Group One contest for 2009 Stewards' Cup victor Genki.

‘He's doing well and the owners are very keen to run him in the Sprint Cup at Haydock, so we'll see,’ said the Beckhampton trainer.