04-07-2025
Ombudsman to put the rest in the shade in Eclipse
1 Ombudsman
Has won five of his six starts and his defeat of a host of top-class performers in a Group 1 at Royal Ascot makes him the horse to beat here. William Buick stays on.
2 Sosie
Has class and a great temperament, winning ParisLongchamp Group 1s on both starts this season. Versatile in terms of trip. Chance.
3 Camille Pissarro
Continued improved performances, latterly when landing the French Derby at Chantilly making up ground fast in the straight.
4 Delacroix
Two decisive 2,000m Group 3 victories at Leopardstown resulted in him being favourite for the Derby at Epsom. Nothing went right for him there.
5 Hotazhell
A Group 1-winning 2yo and third in a 1,600m Group 1 Irish Classic in May. Looks to have trained on but not proven at this trip and facing fierce opposition.
6 Ruling Court
He was a tough Newmarket 2000 Guineas winner but then struggled against the impressive Field Of Gold up the straight in a Royal Ascot Group 1. Up in trip and now facing classy older horses.
Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
