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Clive Cox’s Harry Angel the star name as 14 horses remain in contention for the QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes

Clive Cox's brilliant sprinter is set to run in the QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes on Champions Day

Harry Angel

HARRY ANGEL looks to confirm himself as this season's top sprinter with victory in the QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes on Saturday.

Clive Cox's three-year-old is one of 14 remaining horses in the six-furlong Group 1 contest as he bids to follow up his victories in the July Cup and Sprint Cup.

 Harry Angel destroyed his opposition at Haydock
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Harry Angel destroyed his opposition at HaydockCredit: PA

A third clash with Caravaggio looks on the cards as he was one of four confirmations for the race for Aidan O'Brien with Intelligence Cross, Washington DC and Alphabet set to join him.

Last year's winner The Tin Man and Karl Burke's Quiet Reflection are also in the frame.

John Gosden's Journey is set to attempt to land back-to-back wins in the Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes.

She could be joined by stablemates Coronet and The Black Princess.

Templegate's treble

NAP 2.50 Musselburgh - Big Tour: 'Must be hard to beat off a 6lb higher mark'

NEXT BEST 3.20 Musselburgh - Alpha Delphini: 'This should be straightforward'

TREBLE 3.10 Yarmouth - Aljezeera: 'Can make the most of this significant drop in grade'

Seventh Heaven, Hydrangea, and Rhododendron are all in contention for O'Brien.

Park Hill winner Alyssa, trained by Ralph Beckett, has been supplemented.

Big Orange and Order Of St George, the first two home in the Ascot Gold Cup, could renew rivalry in the Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup.
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Video courtesy of QIPCO British Champions Day

Last year's winner Sheikhzayedroad is the sole representative for trainer David Simcock, while Doncaster Cup winner Desert Skyline could also be involved for the David Elsworth team.

Royal runner Dartmouth, trained by Sir Michael Stoute, has been supplemented for the race.

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