Soumillon to ride Eagle Mountain

Christophe Soumillon has been booked to ride the Aidan O’Brien-trained Eagle Mountain in the Stan James 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

But stablemate Mount Nelson, one of four O’Brien possibles for the first Classic of the season, will be an absentee.

O’Brien told the Racing Post: “Mick (Kinane) will be on Duke Of Marmalade, Johnny (Murtagh) rides Yellowstone and Christophe will be on Eagle Mountain.

“Mount Nelson won’t be running, as we’ve decided to give him more time.

“We’ve made our riding plans on the basis of who we think will suit each horse best.

“The three colts we are running are in good form and we are just hoping they run well.”