Overview
- Constitution River won the Group 1 Coral‑Eclipse at Sandown by three lengths on Saturday to record his fifth straight win of the season and remain unbeaten in 2026.
- Aidan O’Brien called the colt 'special' and said Ryan Moore told him he 'doesn't think he's ridden a better horse,' comments that have sharply raised expectations for the three‑year‑old.
- Analysts urged caution because the older opposition at Sandown underperformed and they say a head‑to‑head with Ombudsman in the Juddmonte International would provide a truer measure of Constitution River's class.
- Connections have left options open for the autumn campaign, naming the Juddmonte International at York and the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown as plausible targets.
- A Boy Named Susie finished second and Hawk Mountain third at Sandown while Gethin underperformed after appearing over‑excited pre‑race, with his trainer saying the colt can still improve.