Ombudsman leads the way in Eclipse for the ages
Leading the opposition is Sosie for French master Andre Fabre, while Aidan O'Brien runs beaten Derby favourite Delacroix and French Derby hero Cammille Pissaro.
Hotazhell, winner of the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster last year, takes his chance for Jessica Harrington and is a third Irish raider making the visit to Esher.
Charlie Appleby has opted to run his 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court, who completes the sextet stepping up to 10 furlongs for the first time and will be partnered by Oisin Murphy, with Godolphin number one William Buick pledging his allegiance to Ombudsman.
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