Review: Eclipse Stakes 2018
Roaring Win For John Godsen Charge In Eclipse Stakes
John Gosden trained Roaring Lion overtook Saxon Warrior late to run a thrilling rendition of the 1 1/4-mile race. He ran determinedly down the centre of the track to defeating Saxon Warrior who was brought back a week after finishing third as a heavy favorite in the Gr.1 Irish Derby.
It was another narrow defeat for Saxon Warrior,
Hawkbill, who won earlier this year on the Dubai World Cup undercard, set the pace and was edged for third by Cliffs of Moher, who was last out of the gate but rallied.
Epsom Derby winner and crowd favourite Masar, suffered a mild injury in training and was not able to run.
Stewards did examine the result, with the inquiry over Roaring Lion's inward move on Saxon Warrior near the finish.
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Full Runner List With Jockey & Trainer:
1st Roaring Lion (J. Gosden, O. Murphy), 2nd Saxon Warrior (A. O'Brien, D. O'Brien), 3rd Cliffs Of Moher (A. O'Brien, S. Heffernan), 4th Hawkbill (C. Appleby, J. Doyle), 5th Happily (A. O'Brien, W. Lordan), 6th Raymond Tusk (R. Hannon(Jr.), J. Crowley), 7th Forest Ranger (R. Fahey, T. Hamilton)
Race Info:
Distance: 1m 1f 209y (2,002 m), Surface: Turf, Track: Right-handed, Qualification: Three-years-old and up, Weight: 8 st 11 lb (3yo), 9 st 7 lb (4yo+), Allowances, 3 lb for fillies and mares, Purse: £750,000 (2018)
Credit: Ritesh Jamkhedkar ritesh.jamkhedkar@secretariatsworld.com