Thrilling Horse Racing News: White Birch Withdraws from Coral-Eclipse Clash
In a surprising turn of events, racing fans will miss out on a highly anticipated showdown as the connections of White Birch have announced the grey’s withdrawal from Saturday’s Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park.
Reasons for Withdrawal
Trainer John Murphy and his team revealed earlier this week that they were facing some crucial late tests after White Birch’s “bloodwork wasn’t great going to Royal Ascot.” Unfortunately, the latest update from the stable confirmed that the Tattersalls Gold Cup winner is not 100% fit to compete.
“White Birch had a blood test this morning and unfortunately it hasn’t come back 100 per cent perfect. As a result, we’ve decided not to travel to Sandown for the Eclipse this weekend. The horse is in good form at home, and we’re looking forward to the rest of the season with him.” – George Murphy, Assistant Trainer
Odds Tightening for City Of Troy
This development has resulted in a further tightening of the odds for the Derby winner City Of Troy, who is now a 1/3 favorite with Sky Bet and 2/7 with Betfair Sportsbook and Paddy Power to claim the prestigious Coral-Eclipse title.
Other Contenders
- Dancing Gemini and Ghostwriter are joint-second favorites at 5/1.
- Luxembourg is priced at 10/1.
- Al Riffa and Jayarebe round out the market at 20/1 each.
Conclusion
Fans will undoubtedly be disappointed to miss out on the much-anticipated clash between White Birch and City Of Troy, but the connections of the grey have made the responsible decision to prioritize the horse’s wellbeing. All eyes will now turn to Saturday’s Coral-Eclipse, which promises to be a thrilling spectacle as the leading contenders battle it out for the prestigious summer feature.
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