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The Coral Eclipse

So you think do you? The question will be answered in this showdown with last years European top colt and mare testing the credentials of the Aussie import. Workforce was a very impressive Derby winner following up in the Arc, where he put his King George blip behind him. His return in the Brigadier Gerard was an adequate seasonal return. Snow Fairy’s had a much busier season than Workforce. She took the Oaks following up in the Irish equivalent before her own mid-season blip behind Midday in the Yorkshire Oaks, then failing the St Ledger distance test. Her trip east revitalised her where, a last to first in the Queen Elisabeth 11 Commemorative Cup in Kyoto, was bettered by a Hong Kong Cup win at Sha Tin in December.Her intended campaign this year hasn’t worked out as well as liked, she was originally pencilled in for a trip to Dubai which didn’t happen. A return to the course was last weekend for the Pretty Polly was knocked on the head due to the soft Curragh ground leaving Ed Dunlop little choice but to pitch her in here. The wonder horse as they liked to call him down under left the Ballydoyle team in similar awe. Aidan O’Brien was quick to shoulder the blame for the Ascot defeat to Rewilding saying under cooking was the chefs fault. His two easy wins in Ireland were a dawdle in preparation for these tougher summer days. His failure in the first test leaves a question mark which will have to be answered now. Distance and ground are not key issues here. So You Think has won 4 Group 1’s at 10 f, all on good Aussie ground whilst Snow Fairy’s eastern escapade proved her similarly good over trip and ground. Workforce was beaten in the Dante by Cape Blanco over the trip, however his Derby victory would suggest that was due to intentional under cooking by Sir Michael Stoute. Workforce, Snow Fairy or do you still think , So you Think? It’s one to watch with the hairs on the back of your neck rising to attention in the last furlong. One thing’s for sure, these three are serious racehorses and they promise to give us one hell of a thrilling ride. Do you think the chef will have prepared the dish to perfection this time? Will that edge overcome last years best filly and colt? It’s gonna be a whow.

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