Horse Racing: Eclipse now favourite for Sir Percy; Derby ace '60-40' to head for Sandown instead of Curragh.(Sports) From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: June 7, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 MGN LTD. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

MARCUS TREGONING advised punters yesterday to hold fire with Irish Derby bets on Sir Percy as he was more likely to "follow the Nashwan route" and take on his seniors in the Coral- Eclipse the following weekend, writes Rodney Masters.

"At this stage we're leaning 60-40 in favour of Sandown," said the trainer as he paraded the Derby winner before 300 guests at Kingwood House Stables in Lambourn during a celebration party.

Sir Percy heads the market with most b...

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