Coral Eclipse betting preview

The Coral Eclipse Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race for thoroughbred horses aged three years old and up. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 7 yards at the Sandown Park Racecourse in Surrey during early July.

It seen as a highly intriguing race, due to the fact that it is the first time that the established four and five year old horses take on the three year old newcomers who have performed well at the Classics. It is a hugely exciting race as it attracts some of the best flat racing thoroughbred horses in the world and it always a favourite for horse racing betting punters. Age does not appear to be a huge factor in determining the winner; since 1990, there have been six winners apiece from the three year old group, four year old group and five year old group.

With the 2009 Coral Eclipse Stakes just around the corner, expectations are already high due to fact it is expected to be a highly competitive field, and horse racing betting for this race appears a difficult proposition.

Sea the Stars, the winner of the 2,000 Derby and the Epsom Derby is currently favourite for the Coral Eclipse at best odds 5/6 with Blue Square. His record speaks for itself and the fact that he has won short and long distance races demonstrates that he has speed as well as stamina. Another factor in favor of Sea the Stars is that he was a late withdrawal for last week’s Irish Derby due to the soft ground. This should put him in perfect condition for the Coral Eclipse and it’s easy to see why he is an odds on favourite.

Rip Van Winkle, the three year old trained by Aiden O’ Brien certainly has the pedigree to prevail at the Coral Eclipse Stakes. He finished a respectable 4th at the recent Epsom Derby and it is thought that a mile and a quarter race like the Coral Eclipse Stakes should suit him more due to the speed in the female line of his pedigree. His odds of 4/1 with Paddy Power will be of interest to a lot of punters.

Amongst the older horses, the four year olds Cima de Triomphe and Conduit are expected to do well, as is the five year old Archipenko. It is important to remember that the line up is not yet confirmed for the Coral Eclipse Stakes, so odds could fluctuate wildly. It is therefore important to keep an eye on which horses are confirmed as runners.

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