Coral-Eclipse (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 15:39 | Winning time: 2m 5.2s

(6)

Alenquer⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 120| CD

15/2

Very smart colt who made it 2-3 this term with gutsy success in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh 41 days ago by neck from High Definition. Versatile sort and shouldn't be underestimated.

Form: 329-161

(2)

Bay Bridge¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 121| BF| CD

9/4

High-class colt who returned with most impressive 5-length win in Brigadier Gerard over C&D. Failed to build on that when odds-on second in Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot 17 days ago but he remains with potential back on easier ground.

Form: 1111-12

(1)

Lord North¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: James Doyle| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 118| BF| D

33/1

Very smart gelding. Left at start (blindfold removed after several attempts) when last of 5 to State of Rest in Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot 17 days ago. Should get back on track here.

Form: 4/1-2145

(3)

Mishriff¹²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: David Egan| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 125| D

7/1

Top-class colt who recorded a third Group 1 win in imperious style in Juddmonte at York last August. Tailed-off last in Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz on his return in February but he's the sort to bounce back.

Form: 13214-0

(5)

Native Trail⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 121| BF| C

3/1

Unbeaten in his first 5 starts before going down by ¾ length to stablemate Coroebus in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Comfortably landed Irish equivalent at the Curragh since and he can't be dismissed now stepping up to 1m2f.

Form: 111-121

(4)

Vadeni²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: C Soumillon| T: J C Rouget| OR: 123| D

11/4

Fast improving French colt who proved something of a revelation when easily landing Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly by 5 lengths from El Bodegon, quickening clear final 1f. The one to beat.

Form: 113-511

Forecasts

Bay Bridge (9/4), Vadeni (11/4), Native Trail (3/1), Mishriff (7/1), Alenquer (15/2), Lord North (33/1)

None can be ruled out in a fascinating Eclipse yet it's hard to side against VADENI who was a sparkling winner of the Prix du Jockey Club and can reward connections' decision to supplement him for £50 000 in the week. Bay Bridge saw his winning spree ended at Royal Ascot but shouldn't be written off provided ground conditions remain with some ease, while high-class miler Native Trail can't be discounted now he steps up in trip and it would come as no surprise to see Mishriff bounce back.