Brilliant Royal Ascot winner Ombudsman set to take on ten rivals in star-studded Coral-Eclipse

Ombudsman has taken over at the head of the market for the Coral-Eclipse after stablemate Field Of Gold was ruled out at the confirmation stage for Saturday's Group 1 contest (3.35). 

The John and Thady Gosden-trained four-year-old was an impressive winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot and will likely start as favourite for this weekend's feature race, which could see Classic winners Ruling Court and Camille Pissarro take on their elders for the first time.

An entry list of 41 was whittled down to just 11 runners at Monday's confirmation stage, with Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Field Of Gold ruled out in favour of a tilt at the Sussex Stakes on July 30. 

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favourite Sosie remains in contention for trainer Andre Fabre while Camille Pissarro could be joined by Ballydoyle stablemates Expanded and Delacroix, who was sent off favourite for the Derby but finished ninth under Ryan Moore. White Birch and Hotazhell complete the possible Irish contingent. 

White Birch: will make his first start since the Tattersalls Gold CupCredit: Caroline Norris (racingpost.com/photos)

Almaqam will bid to confirm the form with Ombudsman for trainer Ed Walker, having beaten the market leader in the Brigadier Gerard in May, and Owen Burrows stood his ground with Prince of Wales's second Anmaat. 

Derby fifth Stanhope Gardens completes the provisional field. 

West Acre takes on elders in Coral Charge

Seasoned sprinters Rumstar, Kerdos and Balmoral Lady are set to clash in Sandown's opening contest as they head 13 entries for the Group 3 Coral Charge (1.50).

The trio could be joined by progressive three-year-olds West Acre, winner of a Group 2 contest in Bahrain, and She's Quality, who finished runner-up behind Mgheera in the Temple Stakes last time out. 

West Acre: could line up in the Coral Charge on Saturday

The 5f sprint is followed by the £125,000 Coral Challenge (2.25), which has attracted 24 entries. Last year's winning trainer Charlie Hills looks well positioned for another strong showing with Ancient Rome and Galeron entered. 

The track also stages the Coral Distaff (3.00), a Listed contest over a mile for three-year-old fillies. 15 runners have been entered for the £55,000 contest including Dick Poole winner Tabiti and Michael Seely scorer Kon Tiki. 

Coral-Eclipse confirmations

Almaqam Ed Walker
Anmaat Owen Burrows
Ombudsman John and Thady Gosden
Sosie Andre Fabre
White Birch John Murphy
Camille Pissarro Aidan O'Brien
Delacroix Aidan O'Brien
Expanded Aidan O'Brien
Hotazhell Jessica Harrington
Ruling Court Charlie Appleby
Stanhope Gardens Ralph Beckett

Coral-Eclipse (3.35 Sandown, Saturday)

Coral: 13-8 Ombudsman, 9-2 Sosie, 13-2 Camille Pissarro, 8 Almaqam, Delacroix, 9 Anmaat, 10 Ruling Court, White Birch, 25 Stanhope Gardens, 33 Hotazhell, 66 Expanded.

Read these next:

Ombudsman and Sosie among star-studded line-up expected for Coral-Eclipse as fascinating Group 1 headlines big week 

It's not premature to think about Paris - who do you fancy for the Arc in a very open year? 

Lambourn could be a 'King George or Arc type' after emulating illustrious Aidan O'Brien stars with gutsy Derby double 

Looking for free bets? Racing Post have got the best offers, all in one place. Visit racingpost.com/freebets to find out more.