Aidan O'Brien considers surprise run for Saxon Warrior in the Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown
Trainer Aidan O'Brien will decide on Thursday morning whether to run Saxon Warrior in Saturday's Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown.
The 2,000 Guineas winner and Epsom Derby fourth was third in last Saturday's Irish Derby after which O'Brien suggested the colt's next race could be next month's International Stakes at York.
But Saxon Warrior is now under serious consideration for the Eclipse and a rematch with Derby winner Masar.
Aidan O'Brien will decide on Thursday whether to run Saxon Warrior in the Coral Eclipse Stakes
Masar is the star turn at Sandown, the Investec Derby hero facing a rematch with Roaring Lion, who finished third at Epsom.
Godolphin have also left Hawkbill in the race while Richard Fahey is set to run Huxley Stakes winner Forest Ranger.
Fahey, based at Musley Bank Stables in Malton, North Yorkshire, said: 'Forest Ranger's in excellent form and we're looking forward to running in the Coral-Eclipse on Saturday.
'He needs to step up on what he has achieved during his career so far, but he has won well on both of his starts this year.
'He goes on any ground and it is a right punt by us to go for this race, but we'll see how he gets on.'