Progressive Paddington adds Eclipse to big-race haul

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Paddington repelled the late thrust of his main market rival Emily Upjohn in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown to take his career tally to six wins in seven career outings.

As with so many future Ballydoyle stars, Paddington was beaten on debut, but his unbeaten run now includes the Eclipse and Group One victories in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh and the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Stepping up in trip to 10 furlongs for the first time, the three-year-old son of Siyouni stalked outsider West Wind Blows for much of the contest before hitting the front with two furlongs to run.

Coronation Cup heroine Emily Upjohn, who was dropping back in distance and conceding 7lbs to her younger rival, was pulled out and delivered for her challenge by William Buick and closed all the way to the line.

However, Ryan Moore's mount never looked like being reeled in, despite his awkward head carriage.

The 8-11 favourite's official winning margin at the line was half a length and the victory provided O'Brien with a record-breaking seventh success in the contest.

West Wind Blows faded to third, with Dubai Honour never landing a blow back in fourth.

WHAT A DUEL!