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    Good To Soft

    Coolmore Coronation Cup (Group 1)

    • Prize money: £560200
    • 1m 4f 6y
    • Class 1
    • 6 runners
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    Coolmore Coronation Cup (Group 1)

    Runners: 6 runners

    Type: Flat Turf

    Surface: Turf

    Weather: Mostly cloudy

    1 (4)
    Bay City Roller

    Bay City Roller

    J: Oisin Murphy

    T: George Scott

    Form: 241-22 D

    Last run: 13 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    4 yo Colt

    OR: 118

    Form & Verdict
    Consistent colt whose Group 1 form is non-domestic, namely a success in Germany (1m4f, soft) last November and good second at the Curragh (10.5f, good) latest start; only a neck behind Lambourn on worse terms at Chester on reappearance, albeit with that rival rusty and likely to improve for the run, according to Ryan Moore; needs a personal best to land this prize.
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    Distance / Class    		 Time + Course Horse + Weight
    Jockey / Trainer    		 Verdict Starting price

    2nd

    2

    (3)

    24th May 2026

    Good To Yielding

    1m 2f 110y

    15:55 Curragh

    Bay City Roller

    9st 5lb

    J: Oisin Murphy

    T: George Scott

    Showed some high-class form last year, including when beaten less than a length by Daryz in the Prix Egene Adam; hit the big time when making all to win the Group 1 Grosser Allianz Preis von Bayern by 7l at Munich (1m4f, soft) in November; huge run at Chester when conceding weight all around, just going down by a neck to last year's dual Derby winner Lambourn; ideally suited by softer ground and a bit to find on ratings but he's clearly in top form.

    8/1
    2 (2)
    Calandagan

    Calandagan

    J: Mickael Barzalona

    T: F-H Graffard

    Form: 1111-1 D

    Last run: 70 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    5 yo Gelding

    OR: 130

    Form & Verdict
    Superstar gelding who has a record of 222211111 since racing at Group 1 level and is the highest-rated racehorse in the world; couldn't quite get past Jan Brueghel in this race last year but turned the tables in the King George and is on an impressive roll going into another rematch with that rival; prevailed at Meydan (Sheema Classic) last time despite the race not panning out ideally; duly strongly respected, assuming the ground is okay (not certain to run if it's a slog scenario).
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    Distance / Class    		 Time + Course Horse + Weight
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    1st

    2

    (7)

    18th Oct 2025

    Good

    1m 1f 212y

    Class 1

    16:05 Ascot

    Calandagan

    9st 7lb

    J: Mickael Barzalona

    T: F-H Graffard

    French gelding who has a record of 222211 since upped to Group 1 level, latest win coming in the King George at Ascot (1m4f, good); went down by only half a length when favourite for this race 12 months ago (soft) on last 1m2f attempt; major contender, especially if getting a strong pace to aim at.

    5/2
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    3 (3)
    Convergent

    Convergent

    J: Clifford Lee

    T: K R Burke

    Form: 2117-1 D

    Last run: 49 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    4 yo Colt

    OR: 118

    Form & Verdict
    Scored on soft ground on debut; flopped in the German race won by Bay City Roller but otherwise progressive and overcame trouble to defy a Group 2 penalty in Group 3 contest at Newbury (1m4f, good) on seasonal debut, taking record to 5-8; about 3l behind Lambourn at Chester last term but is now in the same ball park as that opponent on ratings, with a chance of further improvement to boot; adds great interest to this race.
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    Jockey / Trainer    		 Verdict Starting price

    1st

    1

    (1)

    18th Apr 2026

    Good

    1m 4f 0y

    Class 1

    14:35 Newbury

    Convergent

    9st 7lb

    J: Clifford Lee

    T: K R Burke

    Pipped in the Deutsches Derby (1m4f) last July before landing a 1m4f Group 3 at Leopardstown and 1m3f Group 2 at Longchamp; flopped on soft ground on final start but he should not face that here and, despite giving weight all round, could be on the premises if resuming on song.

    7/4
    4 (5)
    Illinois

    Illinois

    J: Ronan Whelan

    T: A P O’Brien

    Form: 1227-3

    Last run: 30 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    5 yo Colt

    OR: 115

    Form & Verdict
    Runner-up in two Cup races last term; only a neck behind stablemate Jan Brueghel in the 2024 St Leger but was beaten about 5l by that opponent last month when bidding for a second success in the Ormonde at Chester, doing nothing to close their current ratings differential; perhaps in here to set the pace and ensure a proper test.
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    3rd

    4

    (6)

    7th May 2026

    Good

    1m 5f 84y

    Class 1

    15:05 Chester

    Illinois

    9st 2lb

    J: Wayne Lordan

    T: A P O’Brien

    Ran as if something was amiss in the Irish St Leger on last appearance; very consistent otherwise and justified favouritism in this contest (good) 12 months ago, prior to second-place finishes in two Cup races; beaten only a neck by stablemate Jan Brueghel in the 2024 St Leger; respected in rematch with that rival.

    3/1

    7th

    5

    (7)

    14th Sep 2025

    Good To Yielding

    1m 6f 0y

    16:25 Curragh

    Illinois

    9st 10lb

    J: Christophe Soumillon

    T: A P O’Brien

    Very consistent high-class stayer; narrowly beaten in last year's St Leger at Doncaster and beat Al Qareem on seasonal return in Ormonde Stakes (Chester) before second placings in both Ascot Gold Cup and when outstayed by stablemate Scandinavia in 2m Goodwood Cup, having made the running; cheekpieces now tried and big player.

    15/8
    5 (1)
    Jan Brueghel

    Jan Brueghel

    J: Ryan Moore

    T: A P O’Brien

    Form: /214-1 CD

    Last run: 30 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    5 yo Colt

    OR: 125

    Form & Verdict
    High-class performer who has a record of 6-8 overall and 2-3 at Group 1 level, adding to his 2024 St Leger win when knuckling down the better to beat Calandagan in this contest (good to soft) 12 months ago; combination of cheekpieces and setting an unsuitably steady pace perhaps contributed to his King George defeat behind that rival; reappearance success in the Ormonde at Chester (1m5f, good) sets him up nicely for another Coronation Cup bid.
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    1st

    5

    (4)

    7th May 2026

    Good

    1m 5f 84y

    Class 1

    15:05 Chester

    Jan Brueghel

    9st 2lb

    J: Ryan Moore

    T: A P O’Brien

    Underperformed in the King George on last appearance, having set a pace that perhaps wasn't strong enough given his proven stamina (St Leger winner); cheekpieces worn that day are now removed; mostly progressive otherwise, still has a good strike-rate (5-7) and showed tip-top form to beat Calandagan in the 2025 Coronation Cup at Epsom; the pick on ratings, accordingly.

    6/5
    6 (6)
    Lambourn

    Lambourn

    J: Wayne Lordan

    T: A P O’Brien

    Form: 1154-1 CD

    Last run: 29 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    4 yo Colt

    OR: 120

    Form & Verdict
    Most wins on good ground but has form on soft; held on by only a neck from Bay City Roller on better terms in the Huxley (1m2f Group 2) at Chester on seasonal debut but proved game in first-time cheekpieces and, based on Ryan Moore's post-race comments, will come on for the run; notable contender in the retained headgear returned to the scene of his biggest moment, namely a clearcut success in last year's Derby (followed up in the Irish version).
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    1st

    5

    (2)

    8th May 2026

    Good

    1m 2f 70y

    Class 1

    14:35 Chester

    Lambourn

    9st 3lb

    J: Ryan Moore

    T: A P O’Brien

    Very much at the top his generation last year, winning the Chester Vase at this meeting before going on to classic glory at Epsom and the Curragh (all three wins over 1m4f on good ground); he was undeniably disappointing in the Great Voltigeur (1m4f, good to firm) and St Leger (14.5f, soft), but this looks a good starting point for his 4yo career given the race conditions and he should take the beating if anything like back to his best; cheekpieces are given a go.

    6/4

    Betting Forcast

    20/1 Bay City Roller, 5/4 Calandagan, 13/2 Convergent, 33/1 Illinois, 2/1 Jan Brueghel, 11/2 Lambourn

    Verdict

    Calandagan, the planet's best racehorse, is very much the one to beat provided the ground is deemed suitable and he takes part. However, there remains the memory of him being outbattled by JAN BRUEGHEL in this race last year, and the return to this particular scenario swings the vote in favour of the Ballydoyle first string. Derby winner Lambourn is a significant contestant despite being deserted by Ryan Moore, while the progressive Convergent adds major interest.[Steve Boow]

    Selections

    SPOTLIGHT:

    Jan Brueghel

    TOPSPEED:

    Calandagan

    POSTDATA:

    Jan Brueghel