Godolphin, who suffered a hammer blow on the eve of the Eclipse when it was found that Masar was injured, can still take the Group One prize with their Derby winner’s stablemateGodolphin suffered a hammer blow on the eve of the Eclipse when it was found their Derby winner, Masar, had inflammation in a leg, having apparently knocked himself during exercise on Friday. The chestnut was declared a non-runner but the famous blue colours may yet prevail in the Sandown contest, as Hawkbill (2.10) has been unfairly overlooked.While Masar was widely assumed to be Charlie Appleby’s best chance in the race, Hawkbill was disregarded in the betting. Even after Masar became a non-runner, 20-1 was available on Friday night, which is big, considering he won the Eclipse two years ago and has by no means lost his ability, having won a Group One in March. Continue reading…
Via: Talking Horses: Hawkbill looks a value bet to eclipse fancied rivals
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