May 31 / 15.10 Epsom

15.10

Soft

Holland Cooper Coronation Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

  • Prize money: £252359.5
  • 1m 4f 6y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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Holland Cooper Coronation Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 422-40

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft going; has failed to shine in the Middle East this year; otherwise capable of high-class form at about 1m2f, namely two wins and three seconds in Group 1 events; probably hit the front too soon on last attempt over 1m4f and may yet show he's fully effective at this trip; has the ability to take a serious hand.
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6th

3

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Luxembourg

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

soon led, faced challenges 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

12/1

6th

5

(1)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Luxembourg

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Group 1 winner in each of his four seasons of racing, most recently in the Coronation Cup at Epsom (good to soft) where he received an astute front-running ride to record a first success over 1m4f; tactically versatile but couldn't quite sustain his effort in this contest last year (finished 8l fourth); yard's number one is Auguste Rodin.

9/1

1st

3

(3)

31st May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Epsom

Luxembourg

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Acts on soft going; has failed to shine in the Middle East this year; otherwise capable of high-class form at about 1m2f, namely two wins and three seconds in Group 1 events; probably hit the front too soon on last attempt over 1m4f and may yet show he's fully effective at this trip; has the ability to take a serious hand.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1111-1 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Needs ground softer than good; reappearance success at Newbury (1m4f) enhanced his excellent record in Group 3 races and shows he retains plenty of ability aged eight; ran well in the 2022 Irish St Leger on sole Group 1 attempt but his older legs may be found wanting in this field.
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2nd

1

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:45 Goodwood

Hamish

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

10yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, including at Newbury in October when last seen; has been kept to ground softer than good for a long time; kicked off that 2025 campaign with a win in this race and this star has good chance to repeat the dose.

6/4

1st

3

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Hamish

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, one over C&D; beaten a head in this race on heavy going in 2022; produced a rather disappointing show in Ascot Group 3 three weeks ago but had Listed wins over Military Academy and Mount Atlas earlier this term and holds a major chance if returning to form.

7/2

2

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Hamish

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

9yo who's won a hatful of Group 3s at 1m4f-1m6f in his long and distinguished career, including this race in 2022; also won 1m4f Listed races on last three outings, including in a good scrap involving Military Academy at Goodwood in June and when that rival disappointed at Chester three weeks ago; all of his turf starts in the last six years have been on softer than good; back up to Group 3 but with leading form claims again and a tremendous attitude.

7/4

Form: 128-53 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Smart French colt who seemed to need his reappearance run; close third in the Ganay (10.5f, very soft) later in April, faring best of the hold-up runners and shaping as if this step back up in distance will suit; won last year's Grand Prix de Paris over 1m4f and looks poised to repeat that sort of form; interesting on first assignment away from home soil.
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3rd

1

(5)

31st May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Epsom

Feed The Flame

9st 2lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: P Bary

Smart French colt who seemed to need his reappearance run; close third in the Ganay (10.5f, very soft) later in April, faring best of the hold-up runners and shaping as if this step back up in distance will suit; won last year's Grand Prix de Paris over 1m4f and looks poised to repeat that sort of form; interesting on first assignment away from home soil.

7/2

Form: /127-5 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft, unraced on soft/heavy; showed signs of retaining her ability in the Dubai Sheema Classic on sole outing this term; unlucky second in the Oaks on this card in 2022, then gained compensation in this contest last year; 2-2 when wearing a hood on home soil, both Group 1 wins, and commands major respect back here.
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3rd

1

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Emily Upjohn

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won at York in 2022; registered one Group 1 win that year and one (1m4f, good to firm) in 2023, with two close calls and she had another of those in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f) this June, collared near the finish having kicked for home over 2f out; again raced wide in the Nassau at Goodwood last time but did not settle so well and found little from over 1f out; the clear form pick, judged on 2024 even, but she's been at that level only once this season.

7/2

6th

2

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Emily Upjohn

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Two Group 1 wins; acts on good to firm; inconsistent in her last four races but went close in the Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f, yielding to soft) latest, collared near the finish having kicked for home a bit too soon in hindsight; leading player provided she remains in similar form.

2/1

2nd

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Emily Upjohn

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, midfield early, went second from 6f out, joined leader over 4f out, led going okay over 2f out, ridden and 3 lengths ahead over 1f out, reduced lead and idled inside final furlong, headed towards finish

15/8

10/1

Form: 3117-2 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Recorded an emphatic success in Group 3 at Newmarket last autumn; filled the second spot, behind a rival who dictated, in Group 2 there on reappearance; very useful mare but her chance of winning this prize depends on whether the first-time headgear prompts career-best form.
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6th

8

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Time Lock

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harry Charlton

Raced freely when below-form seventh in this race last year (5-1); tongue tied first time when back to her best on soft ground three weeks ago, winning in good style for the second year running in 1m4f Group 3 at Newmarket; each-way claims if she backs it up this time round.

12/1

1st

4

(4)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Time Lock

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Improved form last September, winning a Listed event in France (1m4f, good to soft) followed by this Group 3 (good to firm) and the latter form would give her an excellent chance today; it has not been repeated this term but two of her three results (all higher level) were respectable, so she's still firmly in the picture; tongue tied first time.

9/4

3rd

6

(3)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Time Lock

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

in touch with leaders, raced centre from 8f out

15/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £11.15
Trifecta £28.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Emily Upjohn

POSTDATA:

Feed The Flame

Daily Mail:

Hamish

The Guardian:

Feed The Flame

D Express:

Feed The Flame

RP RATINGS:

Emily Upjohn

TOPSPEED:

Emily Upjohn

NEWMARKET:

Emily Upjohn

The Times:

Emily Upjohn

Telegraph:

Emily Upjohn

Daily Mirror:

Emily Upjohn

The Sun:

Emily Upjohn

Daily Record:

Emily Upjohn

The Star:

Hamish