The Grand Prix de Saint Cloud run today was probably the best 12f race of the year so far; this could be the best 10f race run all year, particularly if the first four in the betting show up.
After yesterdays Irish Derby, there can be little doubt that this years Epsom form is strong in 3yo terms; the Eclipse will hopefully tell us how that stacks up against the older form, the Prince of Wales's Stakes being the key form line. We are also given the rare opportunity to see the English/French Derby winners take each other on in the Eclipse. It may end up being a small field but a very select one.
Golden Horn will surely relish the test of Sandown and has already shown he has speed and stamina in abundance. Frankie is on fire as well so there will be plenty of assistance from the saddle.
I thought New Bay was just as impressive as his English counterpart in winning French Derby but the form has taken some knocks and I think he has a bit to find with the favourite.
The Grey Gatsby and (Hopefully) Free Eagle represent the older brigade and must be two of the best 10f horses around. TGG needs a strong pace to run at and is a little one dimensional whereas Free Eagle looks to have a turn of foot and in my opinion is the biggest danger to Golden Horn.
I'm assuming Gleneagles won't be running but if he did it would be a hell of a race. Even if he did though, I think Golden Horn will ultimately prove himself to best middle distance colt around.
After yesterdays Irish Derby, there can be little doubt that this years Epsom form is strong in 3yo terms; the Eclipse will hopefully tell us how that stacks up against the older form, the Prince of Wales's Stakes being the key form line. We are also given the rare opportunity to see the English/French Derby winners take each other on in the Eclipse. It may end up being a small field but a very select one.
Golden Horn will surely relish the test of Sandown and has already shown he has speed and stamina in abundance. Frankie is on fire as well so there will be plenty of assistance from the saddle.
I thought New Bay was just as impressive as his English counterpart in winning French Derby but the form has taken some knocks and I think he has a bit to find with the favourite.
The Grey Gatsby and (Hopefully) Free Eagle represent the older brigade and must be two of the best 10f horses around. TGG needs a strong pace to run at and is a little one dimensional whereas Free Eagle looks to have a turn of foot and in my opinion is the biggest danger to Golden Horn.
I'm assuming Gleneagles won't be running but if he did it would be a hell of a race. Even if he did though, I think Golden Horn will ultimately prove himself to best middle distance colt around.
