Golden Horn likely to be long odds-on in Eclipse

Golden Horn is likely to be long odds-on for the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown on Saturday after just five horses were left in the mile-and-a-quarter showpiece at the five-day stage.

The Investec Derby hero’s task was made easier when New Bay, the Prix du Jockey Club winner, was not confirmed for the race on Monday after disappointing connections in a piece of work.

Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager for owner Khalid Abdullah said: “Andre Fabre (trainer) has reported that New Bay did not work well enough this morning to justify going to Sandown for the Eclipse Stakes. He will now wait and look at the various other options.”