THE key to today’s Group 3 Betway John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock may lie in the Listed Spring Trophy that was run over today’s course and distance four weeks ago.

Safe Voyage won that race, and he appeared to win with a little more than the margin of just over a length in hand. It makes sense that John Quinn’s horse is favourite for today’s race. He is going to be difficult to beat, given his affinity with Haydock. He is three for three there, all wins gained over seven furlongs, all on easy ground.