Kingston edging closer to Eclipse run

Investec Derby runner-up Kingston Hill has come in for support with the sponsors ahead of Saturday’s Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, with trainer Roger Varian stating he is "keen" to run his stable star.

An 11th hour defector from last weekend’s Irish Derby, Kingston Hill is now 7-1 from 10-1 with Coral despite there still being a slight question mark over his participation.

Rain is forecast overnight on Friday and while Varian is not looking for a mudbath, he would be loath to risk his Racing Post Trophy winner on ground with any jar.