Bend connections refuse to be eclipsed

REFUSE TO BEND will need to be at the top of his game if he is to continue his revival in form in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes this weekend.

Bend connections refuse to be eclipsed
Wed, 30 Jun, 2004 - 01:00
William Hayler

That was the unanimous view yesterday of jockey Frankie Dettori and racing manager Simon Crisford as they confirmed the four-year-old on course for Saturday's big race at Sandown.

Rakti's presence in the line-up for the £409,000 contest will not deter a host of rivals from taking on the hot favourite.

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