'He's getting sharper' - Vase winner Eldar Eldarov in French Group 1 bid

Eldar Eldarov -David Egan celebrates winThe Queen's Vase (Group 2) Royal Ascot 15.6.2022©Mark Cranhamphoto.com

Eldar Eldarov: 'The St Leger remains his number one target'Credit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

Unbeaten Queen's Vase winner Eldar Eldarov will drop in distance to a mile and a half for his first overseas assignment at Longchamp on Thursday.

The son of Dubawi got trainer Roger Varian on the board at Royal Ascot last month when getting up to deny Zechariah by a nose in the Group 2 race over 1m6f.

That staying performance earned Eldar Eldarov second favouritism for the St Leger at Doncaster in September at a general 6-1 behind Irish Derby winner Westover.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 12 July 2022inNews

Last updated 13:12, 12 July 2022

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