Sir Michael Stoute’s Coral-Eclipse hero Ulysses has plenty of options after first Group 1 win
Sir Michael Stoute's four-year-old won a thrilling renewal of the Group 1 contest on Saturday but connections are keen to let the dust settle before his next race
CONNECTIONS of Coral-Eclipse hero Ulysses will let the dust settle before deciding where he will run next.
Ulysses justified trainer Sir Michael Stoute's patience and faith when just edging out Barney Roy in a thrilling finish to the Group 1 contest on Saturday.
Races such as the Juddmonte International, Irish Champion Stakes and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe could all be considered.
"It was a great performance by Ulysses and it was a beautiful ride (by Jim Crowley). It was a very good race to watch in terms of racing appeal," said Alan Cooper, racing manager to owners Flaxman Stables Ireland.
"He's run in several Group 1s and it's great he's got one under his belt now,
"All is well with him this morning. We'll just take our time before deciding on his next race.
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"As Sir Michael said straight after the race he'd see in about 10 days' time, mull it over and see where we are going to go next.
"Ulysses has performed very well over a mile and a half and was a Group winner at that trip last year. This year he's been good over a mile and quarter, so let's see. We'll play it by it ear."