This Saturday’s big race in Britain is the Haydock Sprint Cup, where all eyes will be on French speedster Lazzat. However, with the sprinting division throwing up many shocks this season – are there any big Sprint Cup trends against the hot-pot favourite?
Will We See Another ‘Sprint Shock’ In Saturday’s Haydock Sprint Cup?
Not one horse has really taken the Sprint division in Europe by the scruff of the neck this season.
So far the big British Group One races have seen 66/1, 25/1, 16/1, 11/1 and 9/2 winners – so anyone siding with Lazzat, who is a warm order with the horse racing betting sites this weekend, might have some concerns.
Oh and don’t forget – last year’s Sprint Cup winner Montassib also returned 25/1 – so don’t be put off too much if your fancy is a bigger price.
This Jerome Reynier-trained 4 year-old is the top-rated in the Sprint Cup field (120) and was impressive in winning the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in June.
However, like a lot of sprinters in Europe this season – Lazzat failed to back that win up, when losing at odds-on next time in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.
That said, this Wathnan Racing star has still won eight of his 12 career starts (67%) and has bounced back in the past.
Lazzat Looks To Become The First French-Trained Sprint Cup Winner Since 2008
Lazzat will also be trying to become the first French-trained Sprint Cup winner since the Criqutte Head-Maarek-trained African Rose won this in 2008.
While prior to that it was the John Hammond runner Nuclear Debate that won this prize for the French.
Meaning since 2000 we’ve only seen two winners from France take this – and despite having every chance – is he value in the betting at around 9/4?
And are there any other big Sprint Cup trends to take Lazzat on with?
Sprint Cup Trends 2025: Key Stats To Help Find The Haydock Winner
- 21/23 – Unplaced horses from stall 1
- 20/23 – Won over 6f
- 18/23 – Rated 111 or higher
- 18/23 – Aged 5 or younger
- 18/23 – Placed the top 4 in last race
- 18/23 – 4 or more career wins
- 17/23 – Drawn in stall 5 or higher
- 17/23 – Didn’t win last time out
- 16/23 – Won a Group race before
- 14/23 –4 or more runs that season
- 12/23 – Raced at Deauville (4) or York (8) last time out
- 12/23 – Returned a double-figure price in the betting
- 11/23 – Run at Haydock before (5 had won)
- 9/23 – Drawn in a double-figure stall
- 7/23 – Won a Group 1 before
- 7/23 – Favourites
- 2/23 – Trained by Kevin Ryan
- 2/23 – Ridden by Oisin Murphy (2 of the last 7)
- 2/23 – Trained by James Fanshawe (2 of last 13)
- 6 of the last 14 winners aged 3
- 7 of the last 10 winners came from stalls 4-8
- 6 of the last 10 winners from stalls 6 or lower
- 4 of the last 10 winners from stalls 5 or 6 (2 each)
- The average winning SP in the last 23 years is 9/1
NOT Winning Last Time Out Is A Plus and Favourites Have Done Well
These two Sprint Cup trends will be in Lazzat’s corner – with a massive 17 of the last 23 winners NOT winning last time out.
As mentioned, he was beaten (2nd) last time out – so maybe not winning last time was the plan!
Other horses that WON last time out are – No Half Measures, Sky Majesty and James’s Delight.
While favourites have won 30% (7 of the last 23) runnings – meaning he’s likely to figure in many weekend super yankee bets and accas.
With 18 of the last 23 winners also aged 5 or younger, this is another plus for the 4 year-old Lazzat.
Plus, four of the last 23 winners also raced at Deauville last time out – another tick for the French favourite.
The Sprint Cup Trends That Could Be Against Lazzat
First up is the draw.
As with 17 of the last 23 winners draw in stalls five or higher, this is something to note.
Yes, last year’s winner Montassib came from gate 2, but before that the winners came from 13, 7, 6, 11 and 6.
But even here there is a small word of caution that this trend might be turning with six of the last 10 winners coming from stalls six or lower.
While 7 of the last 10 winners came between stalls 4-8 – which might be a plus for Annaf, Beauvatier, Inisherin and James’s Delight.
The race has also only seen stall 1 struggle – which would be a negative for the Richard Hughes-trained Sayidah Dariyan.
Lazzat has been handed STALL 10 – so with 80% of the last 10 winners coming from stalls 8 or lower, could this be a stat AGAINST the French speedster?
Next is previous form at Haydock.
To be honest, if you are against Lazzat – this might be the only real trend you can cling to.
As 11 of the last 23 winners of this race had run at Haydock in the past – with five winning.
Lazzat will be running at Haydock for the first time and only for the second time in Britain. However, on a plus, his only run in the UK resulted in a Group One win at Royal Ascot.
So, in short – there are plenty of Sprint Cup trends and stats to take into Saturday’s Haydock race
But, really if you are against Lazzat – baring his price maybe not seeming value to many – there are only bits and bobs to cling to.
Haydock Sprint Cup Runners and Betting Odds 2025
- Lazzat 9/4
- Time For Sandals 8/1
- Kind Of Blue 8/1
- No Half Measures 10/1
- Sky Majesty 10/1
- Sayidah Dariyan 12/1
- Big Mojo 14/1
- Flora Of Bermuda 14/1
- Inisherin 16/1
- Beauvatier 20/1
- Rage Of Bamby 25/1
- James’s Delight 33/1
- My Mate Alfie 40/1
- Nighteyes 50/1
- Ain’t Nobody 66/1
- Annaf 66/1
- Celandine 66/1
- Diligent Harry 66/1
- Run To Freedom 66/1
Note: Odds are subject to change.
When Is The Sprint Cup Stakes 2025?
📅Date: Saturday 6th Sept 2025
🏇Racecourse: Haydock
📺 TV: ITV Racing and Racing TV
💰Prize Money: £242,106
Sprint Cup Winners (Last 10 Years)
- 2024 – Montassib (25/1)
- 2023 – Regional (10/1)
- 2022 – Minzaal (7/2)
- 2021 – Emaraaty Ana (11/1)
- 2020 – Dream Of Dreams (5/2 fav)
- 2019 – Hello Youmzain (9/2 cfav)
- 2018 – The Tin Man (7/1)
- 2017 – Harry Angel (2/1 fav)
- 2016 – Quiet Reflection (7/2 fav)
