2010 CORAL ECLIPSE SATURDAY AT SANDOWN BETTING PREVIEW

There are a number of really exciting looking races kicking off at Sandown this Saturday, not the least of which is the 2010 Coral Eclipse. We've already gone into a lot of detail about the feature race but here we'll be examining the undercard- and we've unearthed a few very interesting-looking contenders that you may have overlooked. 

The opening race is the Group 3 Coral Charge Stakes and it pits an intriguing lineup against each other. We've got Bould Mover (Kyllachy) dropping down from Group 1 level to take on a few up-and-comers who are coming in off the handicap circuit. Kingsgate Choice (Choisir) is looking for his third win on the bounce this season, but this is a fair step up in class for him and will be his first crack at Group level. Johnny Mudball (Oasis Dream) also boasts some solid form as of late, but his wins have come on the handicap circuit. I think his ability to stay could bode well for his chances if he can get into a good position, but I just don't think he'll be assertive enough here. Multiple Group 3 winner (Paris House) will be looking to turn things around this time after two rough finishes at Grade 3 and Grade 1 level. 
If the price is right, I've got my eye on Triple Aspect (Danetime) and his run in the Ascot Golden Jubilee Stakes is probably to be thrown out- he got a horrible trip and just didn't look up to it. I will likely play Triple Aspect on top of Bould Mover. 
In the Group 2 Coral Challenge Stakes, we've got something like 17-odd contenders set to battle out over 1m14y. Fareer (Bahamian Bounty) is the top-weight and he could factor into the reckoning but there are better selections here. I've got my eye on two runners in particular here, one of which is the talented Tartan Gigha (Green Desert). This five year-old bay gelding has been raced plenty this year and even had a decent run in Dubai, finishing 2nd in a tough handicap down at Meydan. He stayed on very well to win the Investec Mile at Epsom on the Oaks undercard.   He's performed well against larger fields and I think his poor performance in the Wolferton Handicap a few weeks back is one to forget about and was perhaps a bit too long for him at 1m2f. I'm also looking at Charlie Cool (Rainbow Quest) who has gone 1121 in his last four races, all of which came on the handicap circuit. He's a tough seven year-old who has demonstrated a lot of late speed in his recent runs. If he can keep this up and avoid traffic problems then I think he's got every chance. For an outside selection, try Coasting (Cape Cross) who tends to lose a race and then come back to win. He ran fifth in a Sandown handicap on June 12th and will be looking to bounce back here. He never wins as a favourite and this is the type of race for him, in my opinion. 
In the Class 1 Coral Distaff, we ave some top-rated 3 year-old females set to go 1m14y. Marie De Medici (Medicean) will be looking to get out front early on and 
set a good pace. I reckon there's a few that can chase her down here and one to keep your eye on, is Srda (Kingmambo) who is from a sire that's hitting very well at the moment. This will be a long-shot as it's a big step up for her, but I think she is worth a bash at a longer-odds price. This could be an each-way if you're feeling adventurous. Undefeated Decorative (Danehill Dancer) will take a big jump up in class here