A total of 31 horses remain engaged in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park on Saturday 3rd July following today’s scratchings deadline.
The 10-furlong contest forms part of the British Champions Series and is the first significant contest where those from the Classic generation take on their elders.
Heading the market at 11-4 with Coral is Mishriff. The John and Thady Gosden-trained four year old landed last season’s French Derby and has won both his starts so far in 2021, following up victory in the Saudi Cup by landing the Dubai Sheema Classic.
He is closely followed on 3-1 by St Mark’s Basilica, one of 13 remaining entries for Aidan O’Brien. The three year old Siyouni colt is a dual Classic winner in France this season, most recently landing the Group One Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly on Sunday.
David Stevens, from sponsor Coral, said: “With all the leading contenders standing their ground at this latest entry stage, the market for this year’s Coral-Eclipse is currently dominated by the last two winners of the Prix du Jockey Club, with the year older Mishriff just holding onto favouritism ahead of his younger rival. However, St Mark’s Basilica has shortened to 3-1, having been cut to 7-2 immediately after his victory at Chantilly on Sunday.”
Coral-Eclipse - Coral odds:
11-4 Mishriff, 3 St Mark’s Basilica, 7 Armory, Lord North, Love, Snowfall, 8 Bolshoi Ballet, 10 Addeybb, Palace Pier, 12 Mojo Star, 14 Mac Swiney, 16 High Definition, Japan, Mohaafeth, Mogul, Mostahdaf, Mother Earth, Wembley, 20 Bar
The five-day confirmation stage for the Coral-Eclipse is on Monday 28th June, when there is also a supplementary entry stage.
THE CORAL-ECLIPSE (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
SANDOWN PARK - Saturday 3rd July
Addeybb (IRE) 7 9 7 Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum William Haggas
Armory (IRE) 4 9 7 Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien IRE IRE
Japan (GB) 5 9 7 M Matsushima/D Smith/Mrs Magnier/M Tabor Aidan O’Brien IRE IRE
Lord North (IRE) 5 9 7 HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing John & Thady Gosden
Mishriff (IRE) 4 9 7 Prince A. A. Faisal John & Thady Gosden
Mogul (GB) 4 9 7 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien IRE
My Oberon (IRE) 4 9 7 Sunderland Holding Inc. William Haggas
Palace Pier (GB) 4 9 7 Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum John & Thady Gosden
Regal Reality (GB) 6 9 7 Mr Peter Done Sir Michael Stoute
Sangarius (GB) 5 9 7 Juddmonte Sir Michael Stoute
Love (IRE) 4 9 4 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien IRE
Wonderful Tonight (FR) 4 9 4 Mr Christopher Wright David Menuisier
Battleground (USA) 3 8 11 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien IRE
Bolshoi Ballet (IRE) 3 8 11 Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien IRE
El Drama (IRE) 3 8 11 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Roger Varian
High Definition (IRE) 3 8 11 D Smith/M Tabor/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien IRE
Highland Avenue (IRE) 3 8 11 Godolphin Charlie Appleby
John Leeper (IRE) 3 8 11 Anamoine Ltd Ed Dunlop
Mac Swiney (IRE) 3 8 11 Mrs J. S. Bolger Jim Bolger IRE
Mohaafeth (IRE) 3 8 11 Shadwell Estate Company Ltd William Haggas
Mostahdaf (IRE) 3 8 11 Shadwell Estate Company Ltd John & Thady Gosden
Naamoos (FR) 3 8 11 H.H. Shaikh Nasser Al Khalifa & F. Nass Mark Johnston
New Mandate (IRE) 3 8 11 Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett
One Ruler (IRE) 3 8 11 Godolphin Charlie Appleby
Royal Champion (IRE) 3 8 11 Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Roger Varian
St Mark's Basilica (FR) 3 8 11 Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien IRE
Wembley (IRE) 3 8 11 Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Aidan O’Brien IRE
Joan of Arc (IRE) 3 8 8 Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien IRE
Mother Earth (IRE) 3 8 8 Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien IRE
Santa Barbara (IRE) 3 8 8 Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien IRE
Snowfall (JPN) 3 8 8 Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien IRE
31 entries remain
14 Irish-trained
