'I don't think we can be called the forgotten horse at all' - Owen Burrows believes Anmaat can upset big guns in Coral-Eclipse
A shade more pace than Emily Upjohn and superior stamina to Paddington are what Owen Burrows hopes can help Anmaat upset the Coral-Eclipse big guns in Saturday's Sandown showdown, while the rain which fell on Tuesday will not inconvenience him either.
The Eclipse, which takes place on Burrows' 49th birthday, has been the plan for a while for Anmaat, who won last year's John Smith's Cup before commanding Group 3 and Group 2 victories.
He struck at the highest level in the Prix d'Ispahan at the end of May, but is a general 6-1 to land the £750,000 prize this weekend.
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