Delacroix denies Ombudsman in Eclipse thriller  

Aidan O'Brien had his ninth victory in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.
Delacroix denies Ombudsman in Eclipse thriller  

THRILLER: Delacroix and Ryan Moore win for trainer Aidan O'Brien. Pic: Healy Racing

Delacroix came from last to first under a vintage Ryan Moore ride to provide Aidan O'Brien with his ninth victory in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

A quality field of six runners went to post for a Group One contest that traditionally gives the Classic generation a first chance to meet their elders and this year's renewal was no exception, with four three-year-olds taking on two top-class older horses in Ombudsman and Sosie.

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