Motivator has the speed for Eclipse trip, claims Herbert

MOTIVATOR has the speed to join racing legends such as Mill Reef and Nashwan by adding the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown on Saturday to his victory in the Vodafone Derby.

Motivator has the speed for Eclipse trip, claims Herbert
Tue, 28 Jun, 2005 - 01:00
William Hayler and Keith Hamer

That is the view of Harry Herbert, racing manager for the 230-strong Royal Ascot Racing Club, who own the unbeaten son of Montjeu.

The brilliant five-length Epsom hero will be tackling older horses for the first time - as well as Shamardal, winner of the French 2000 Guineas, French Derby and St James’s Palace Stakes - as he bids to take his 100 per cent record to five for trainer Michael Bell.

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