Cecil's multi-talented star can eclipse rivals

Multidimensional can finally justify his lofty reputation by landing the Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown tomorrow.

This historic contest holds a place of great significance in trainer Henry Cecil's great career as Wolver Hollow's win back in 1969 was his first of 90-plus Group 1 winners.

And Cecil can end his 30-year drought in the £500,000 event with the smart five-year-old.

Although stable jockey Ted Durcan has deserted Multidimensional in favour of Cecil's other fancy in the race, Phoenix Tower, don't let that put you off as the underrated Tom Queally is more than capable of taking his first-ever Group 1 success on the horse.

It would be fitting if Multidimensional were to become Cecil's fourth Coral-Eclipse winner as it was this horse that ended a four-year Group race drought for the Warren Place team in 2006 and signalled that they were ready to return to the big time.

Cecil has always maintained that Multidimensional is a genuine Group 1 performer, but his first three outings this year did little to prove that.

However, following glowing home reports he ran an excellent race in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot when collared by Macarthur, suggesting that he is now ready to show his true colours at the top level.

That contest was over a mile and a half, but with two furlongs less to travel, everything looks to be in Multidimensional's favour.