'I don't think we can be called the forgotten horse at all' - Owens Burrows believes Anmaat can upset big guns in Coral-Eclipse

'I don't think we can be called the forgotten horse at all' - Owen Burrows believes Anmaat can upset big guns in Coral-Eclipse

Anmaat (Jim Crowley,2nd right) beats Junko in the Prix DollarLongchamp 1.10.22 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Anmaat (centre): Coral-Eclipse contender is a general 6-1 to land the £750,000 prizeCredit: Edward Whitaker

A shade more pace than Emily Upjohn and superior stamina to Paddington are what Owen Burrows hopes can help Anmaat upset the Coral-Eclipse big guns in Saturday's Sandown showdown, while the rain which fell on Tuesday will not inconvenience him either.

The Eclipse, which takes place on Burrows' 49th birthday, has been the plan for a while for Anmaat, who won last year's John Smith's Cup before commanding Group 3 and Group 2 victories.

He struck at the highest level in the Prix d'Ispahan at the end of May, but is a general 6-1 to land the £750,000 prize this weekend.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 4 July 2023inBritain

Last updated 19:34, 4 July 2023

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