Is the Group 1 winner being dismissed in the Sprint Cup, despite her long-standing objective?
Sprint Cup Contenders Gear Up for Showdown
\n\n The Sprint Cup, one of the most anticipated races of the season, is fast approaching, and several horses have been making waves in their preparations. Here's a look at some of the key contenders and their recent performances.
\n\n Big Mojo is being targeted for the Sprint Cup and put in a strong showing in the July Cup, finishing second over six furlongs. The horse will be hoping for dry conditions, as any more rain could hamper its chances.
\n\n James's Delight has been in excellent form, winning well in Ireland in the Greenlands. However, the horse was not run at Ascot due to the quick ground. With the right conditions, James's Delight could still be a formidable opponent.
\n\n Kind Of Blue, trained by James Fanshawe, came to the fore in the second half of last season and won the Champions Sprint at Ascot. The horse should perform well on the predicted good ground.
\n\n Time For Sandals emerged with credit when third in the King George Stakes at Goodwood under a penalty. The three-year-old filly, trained by Harry Eustace, is being targeted for the Sprint Cup.
\n\n Annaf had a bit of bad luck at York last time but deserves another chance. The horse ran very well at Ascot and could be a dark horse in the race.
\n\n Inisherin disappointed in France last time but has the ability to bounce back to its best form. If the horse can recapture its previous form, it would have a big chance in the Sprint Cup.
\n\n Flora Of Bermuda reared as the stalls were opening at Newmarket but ran very well at Ascot. Any rain would help the horse's chances in the Sprint Cup.
\n\n Ain't Nobody's run at York was a nice surprise, and the horse finished very strongly there. The step back up to six furlongs shouldn't be a problem for this consistent performer.
\n\n Diligent Harry is a solid performer, and the horse's win in the Chipchase gave confidence in its ability to compete at this level.
\n\n Beauvatier didn't go well in the Prix Maurice de Gheest when there was no chance to get any cover. However, the horse has been very well since and any rain will be a help, with the softer the ground the better for Beauvatier.
\n\n Sayidah Dariyan gave a disappointing performance in the Nunthorpe last month, but trainer Richard Hughes believes the forecast good ground for the Sprint Cup allows another crack at the race with the filly.
\n\n Lazzat gave Wathnan Racing a big win at Royal Ascot and could be a threat in the Sprint Cup. The horse had a break after the Royal Ascot win and then ran fresh in Deauville.
\n\n No Half Measures won the July Cup at odds of 66-1, surprising even the trainer. The horse could be an outsider to watch in the Sprint Cup.
\n\n Wathnan Racing has a pair of Group 1 winners in their three-strong challenge for the Sprint Cup, including Kind Of Blue. The horses described as "very interesting" by Richard Brown, adviser to Wathnan Racing, and set for Sprint Cup participation include No Half Measures, Lazzat, One Look, and possibly others such as Kind Of Blue and Haatem.
\n\n Rage Of Bamby is a tough ask but on her day she's as good as any of them. If the horse runs back to its Newbury form, it could be in the mix for the Sprint Cup.
\n\n Sean Graham, racing manager to Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy, owners of Sky Majesty, said that the ground for the Sprint Cup is probably a touch slower than they would have preferred, but Sky Majesty won on good ground last time at Naas. The horse goes there in great form and is improving.
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