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One jockey, one trainer, one horse and one race to watch on Saturday

Jockey

Kerrin McEvoy has been making hay over the course of his stint in Britain and he will get the chance of adding another Group 1 victory to his illustrious CV.

Riding the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Regal Reality, a course-and-distance winner in the Brigadier Gerard Stakes in May, the Cheveley Park-owned colt is no forlorn hope to strike at his first top-level attempt in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown (3.35).

With the expertise of McEvoy in the saddle, who has won three Melbourne Cups, the son of Intello is primed for a big run.

Trainer

It is no exaggeration to say this is a massive day for Newmarket-based trainer John Gosden. The return of dual Arc heroine Enable is what everyone has been waiting for, and it seems only victory will do.

Perhaps the greatest horse to contest Sandown's Coral-Eclipse since the brilliant Sea The Stars in 2009, Khalid Abdullah's mare pulled out all the stops last term after a few niggling injuries and is very much the star on show at the Esher track.

Elsewhere, Highgarden and Enbihaar represent Gosden in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock (2.40), while Muchly bids to return to winning ways in the Listed Coral Distaff (3.00). First Eleven, a half-brother to Kingman, also takes his chance at Haydock in the Old Newton Cup (3.15).

Horse

Garrus makes his first start for Charlie Hills following the retirement of Jeremy Noseda and, with two wins from as many starts this term, is clearly on a roll.

The 5f Group 3 Coral Charge (1.50) at Sandown is likely to be the colt's stiffest task yet this season but the form of his Listed win at York has been boosted.

Runner-up Shades Of Blue went on to win the Prix Hampton, while the third, Soldier's Call, filled the same spot in the King's Stand behind Blue Point.

Stall nine is a concern for the son of Acclamation, but he holds some of the best form on offer in this sprint.

Race

The Old Newton Cup at Haydock is traditionally a highly competitive affair and this year's running is no exception.

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First Eleven: represents John Gosden and Khalid AbdullahCredit: Mark Cranham

A number of intriguing runners take their chance, including the beautifully bred First Eleven and the William Haggas-trained Al Muffrih.

Whoever lands this contest will have to work for it and, with no quarters given, it will be fascinating to see who comes out on top.


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