'The door is open for him' - David Egan excited about getting back on board Sprint Cup dark horse Bucanero Fuerte

David Egan believes Bucanero Fuerte, the dark horse of the Betfair Sprint Cup on Saturday, could be the one to provide him with a first Group 1 success in the purple silks of Amo Racing.

Egan has settled into his role as the new Amo number one. He has already won two Group races in the colours, as well as the All-Weather Easter Classic on Elegant Man, and, given Bucanero Fuerte is already a Group 1 winner at two and the highest-rated runner in the race on Saturday with a mark of 120, it is no surprise to hear he is excited about riding the Adrian Murray-trained sprinter.

Egan said: "I'm really looking forward to it, very much so. It was disappointing he had to miss the Commonwealth Cup at Ascot at the last minute, but it means he'll be coming into Haydock fresh, which might not be a bad thing.