All you need to know for the first day of the Coral-Eclipse meeting at Sandown
It is the first day of Sandown's two-day Coral Eclipse meeting with the Gala Stakes (3.25) the feature race on the seven-race card. Elarqam, fourth in last year's 2,000 Guineas, is the big name in the field.
Elsewhere the Listed Dragon Stakes for juveniles (2.20), won by subsequent Group 1 winners The Last Lion and Havana Grey, also features on the card.
It is a busy Friday of racing with eight meetings across Britain and Ireland with Sandown's card joined by Doncaster and Newton Abbot in the afternoon while the evening sees action at Chelmsford, Haydock and Beverley and in Ireland at Bellewstown and Wexford.
Going report
Newton Abbot (first race 1.40)
Good to firm, good in places
Sandown (1.50)
Good to firm, good in places
Doncaster (2.00)
Good to firm
Bellewstown (5.10)
Good (Flat), good, good to firm in places (jump)
Chelmsford (5.25)
Standard
Wexford (5.35)
Good
Haydock (5.50)
Good to firm
Beverley (6.10)
Good to firm
What to back
Members can read selections from Paul Kealy, while today's top tips gives you the best bets from the Racing Post experts.
Maddy Playle gives her selections in Friday's ten second tips.
What to read
Make sure to check out the previews for today's racing at Sandown and Wexford.
And ahead of his big Saturday ride on Enable in the Coral-Eclipse, Richard Birch and Andrew Wilsher look at the Frankie Dettori phenomenon.
What to watch
David Menuisier gives his thoughts on Danceteria ahead of Saturday's Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.
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Final thought
It will be interesting whether Frankie Dettori can continue his great form as he heads to Doncaster for two rides, he partners Lady Lawyer (3.05) and Promissory (4.45).
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- 4.20 Haydock: top sprinter Azure Blue out to show her class - although ground is a 'worry'
- 3.35 Goodwood: why the fillies' allowance could prove decisive - analysis and trainer quotes for a competitive Listed event
- 7.20 Curragh: 'He likes being fresh and seems in great form at home' - dependable Dunum heads big field
- Three things to note: Hollie Doyle one to watch at Pontefract and a Cheltenham Festival winner lines up at Downpatrick