Coral-Eclipse Group 1 Race Highlights Sandown Entries, Conditions Impact

The Coral Eclipse at Sandown is shaping up to be a highly anticipated Group 1 race featuring top contenders like Ombudsman, who impressed with a dominant win at Royal Ascot and is considered the best turf horse currently, and Sosie, a six-time winner including recent Group 1s in France. Ombudsman, trained by John and Thady Gosden, has strong course form and is the favorite, while Sosie, trained by Andre Fabre, also poses a significant threat with his proven stamina and class. However, some experts suggest the Prince of Wales’s Stakes form may be overestimated, with a possibility of other contenders like Delacroix challenging. Notably absent from the Coral Eclipse is White Birch, a strong performer who was withdrawn due to expected fast ground conditions, with connections aiming for a late-season campaign including the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Meanwhile, emerging juveniles like Staya and promising debutants such as Publish are catching attention, and trainer Andrew Balding continues to enjoy a red-hot spell with numerous winners during the summer. The weekend’s racing action, including the Coral Eclipse, will be covered extensively on ITV with insights from top tipsters.