Talking Horses: Step up in trip can help Native Trail eclipse rivals

The Irish 2,000 Guineas hero is one of two Classic-winning three-year-olds in the Sandown spectacular

Having won the Irish 2,000 Guineas last time out, Native Trail will tackle 10 furlongs for the first time today.  Picture: Healy Racing

For the first time in a decade, and only the second time this century, there won’t be an Aidan O’Brien-trained runner in the Coral-Eclipse and the absence of a Ballydoyle representative is likely to have a significant impact on how the 2022 renewal will be run.

A select field of six will contest the Sandown spectacular but there’s no obvious frontrunner so a tactical affair seems inevitable.