Coral Eclipse Preview
The Eclipse Stakes, or Coral Eclipse as it is now more commonly know, is a Group 1 flat race run over a trip of 1m2f and takes place at Sandown Park at the beginning of July each year. The race is named after the famous 18th century racehorse Eclipse and has been sponsored by Coral bookmakers since 1976.
The 2009 Coral Eclipse Stakes sees the all conquering Sea The Stars as a very strong favourite. John Oxx’s charge has won both the 2000 Guineas and the Derby so this trip of 1m2f should hold no problems.
Aidan O’Brien’s Rip Van Winkle is also prominent in the market. Usual pilot Johnny Murtagh is banned so Jimmy Fortune has picked up a great spare ride. He is very confident on the chances of his mount;
“Dropping back to a mile and a quarter should suit Rip Van Winkle and I think he’s got a great chance.”
Conduit from the Michael Stoute yard holds a similar chance to Rip Van Winkle according to the betting market. For me, his overall form has a more solid look to it and he could well be the value play in the race at around the 4/1 mark.
Coral Eclipse Trends
Only 1 winning favourite in the last 10 years.
Avoid 3yo favourites.
Aidan O’Brien has won 4 of the last 10 renewals.
Avoid horses aged 6 and over.
Sir Michael Stoute has won the Eclipse 5 times.
Coral Eclipse Betting(Prices from Paddy Power)
Sea The Stars 8/11
Rip Van Winkle 4/1
Conduit 4/1
Cima De Triomphe 8/1
Twice Over 16/1
Jukebox Jury 50/1
100/1 Bar
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