Clubs is ace at Haydock

Red Clubs gained a deserved Group One victory in the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock.

Barry Hills’ colt has lost nothing in defeat this term and finally came up with the goods in the hands of the trainer’s son, Michael.

French raider Marchand D’Or took second, while Balthazaar’s Gift ran a big race to take third.

Hot favourite and July Cup winner Sakhee’s Secret had every chance but finished out of the money.