A Platform For The Greats
Frankel never ran in the Eclipse but his owner Khalid Abdullah’s famous green, pink and white colours were carried to victory by Arc de Triomphe winners Dancing Brave and Enable.
The Eclipse is such a special race and this year’s race on Saturday 2 July is certainly shaping up to be a vintage contest.
The Classic generation is set to be well represented by Irish 2000 Guineas hero Native Trail and impressive French Derby winner Vadeni. The older horses are headed by Mishriff. His wins last season came in the Saudi Cup, Dubai Sheema Classic and York’s Juddmonte International – three of the world’s biggest races.
Sir Michael Stoute and Aidan O’Brien jointly hold the record for the most Eclipse victory by a trainer with six victories. They are both likely to have runners this year.
With such a great race in prospect it is a day not to be missed.