ULYSSES

got the better of Barney Roy in a thrilling climax to the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

There was early drama as Derby runner-up and Aidan O’Brien’s 7-4 favourite Cliffs Of Moher was tightened up on the rail and stumbled badly, losing vital ground in the process.

His pacemaker, Taj Mahal, led into the straight before giving way and Eminent and Decorated Knight battled their way towards the front. But first Barney Roy challenged, before Ulysses arrived powerfully in the hands of Jim Crowley and the judge confirmed Ulysses (8/1) as winner by a nose. ‘That was fantastic,’ said Crowley.