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16.20

Good To Firm

Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £396970
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 13251- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
This is her first run of the year but she won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm) last October when last seen; ran well in third in the Albany here 12 months ago; can give a good account if fully tuned up.
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5th

1

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Balantina

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won her maiden here over 6f and has since held her own in Group 3s, finishing third in the Albany at Royal Ascot and then short-headed by an unbeaten French filly in a 7f Group 3 at Deauville (good); brings solid form credentials and still improving by the looks.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 11-924

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Group 3 winner at the Curragh (7f, soft) last September and runner-up in the same grade there (1m, good) early last month; however, she was behind Precise and True Love when fourth in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) last time, beaten about 6l, and improvement is needed; a first-time visor replaces the cheekpieces worn on her last two starts.
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4th

4

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Black Caviar Gold

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Showed huge improvement to win a 7f Group 3 at this venue last September (soft), involving a reversal of form with Pivotal Attack; loss of a shoe probably damaged her chance on return in Leopardstown Group 3 won by True Love; better judged on recent second to Kensington Lane over C&D; a lot more needed now.

14/1

2nd

2

(11)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Black Caviar Gold

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won a 7f maiden at Cork on soft on third start at two; promoted from 85 to 108 after showing huge improvement to win a 7f Group 3 at this venue (soft); that involved a reversal of form with the very useful Pivotal Attack; loss of a shoe probably damaged her chance on return in Leopardstown Group 3 won by True Love; leading chance if restored to form; cheekpieces fitted.

7/2

Form: 12738-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Precise in the Group 3 Prestige Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last August and third in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in September; she's better than she showed in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (1m, good) last October, when well beaten behind Precise, but this is her first run since and she looks up against it.
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7

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Moon Target

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Disappointing favourite in the May Hill but otherwise has a solid record; ties in with Precise on Goodwood running; creditable third in the Rockfel at Newmarket (7f) with cheekpieces fitted most recently; could go well in the retained headgear.

10/1

4

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Moon Target

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Gained her two wins by an aggregate of 13l, then ran well in Goodwood Group 3; disappointing favourite in the May Hill since; chance of rebound partly depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

Form: 111-71 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive 2yo last season, which concluded with two Group 1 wins (7f/1m, yielding/good), and she bounced back from an underwhelming reappearance in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) to win the Irish version at the Curragh (1m, good) by just over 2l from stablemate and 1,000 Guineas winner True Love; won a Group 3 on fast ground; she's the one to beat.
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1st

9

(7)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Precise

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Dual Group 1 winner at two, landing the Moyglare and Fillies' Mile, bringing up a four-timer; drew clear inside the final furlong and comfortably beat Venetian Lace by just over 3l in the Newmarket race; failed to confirm form with Venetian Lace (third) in the 1,000 Guineas, and has been leap-frogged by True Love in the Ballydoyle reassessment.

11/4

7th

9

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Precise

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Excellent progress last term culminated in Group 1 wins at the Curragh (7f, yielding) and Newmarket, bringing up a four-timer; drew clear inside the final 1f and comfortably beat Venetian Lace by just over 3l in the Fillies' Mile over C&D (good) on the final occasion; had a minor setback to her schedule with a slightly raised temperature in March but is apparently fine now; trainer has landed this race seven times; leading contender.

9/4

Form: 14-06

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Deauville (7f, soft) last August and promising fourth in Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September; however, only tenth in the 1,000 Guineas (1m, good to firm) on reappearance and soundly beaten in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) since; others preferred.
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6th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Rose Ghaiyyath

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Has Group 1 entries in Coronation Stakes (1m) and Irish Oaks (1m4f); won newcomers' event at Deauville (7f, soft) last August and a rallying fourth in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on her only other race as 2yo; never-dangerous tenth of 19 at 50-1 in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on reappearance but she stuck to her task, beaten about 6l, and should stay 1m2f; a leading contender, including on form.

7/2

10th

10

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Rose Ghaiyyath

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Has something to find at this level but is open to further improvement and would be particularly interesting if the ground is on the soft side, having shown her 2yo promise on slower than good, namely a narrow success in newcomers' event at Deauville (7f) and a rallying fourth in the May Hill at Doncaster (1m Group 2).

25/1

Form: 429-10

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Improved upon her 2yo form when coming from the back of the pack to win the Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury (7f, good) on her reappearance; well beaten at 25-1 in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) but she was bumped at the start and failed to settle; she may have untapped potential at 1m if settling better and she's not ruled out each-way.
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11th

11

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Sukanya

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Fourth behind Precise at Goodwood last summer; ran her best race in Ireland when second to the top-class Diamond Necklace over 7f at Leopardstown in September; a game winner of the Fred Darling last month, beating favourite Touleen, the subsequent 1,000 Guineas sixth; has a good chance of seeing out this trip but needs to raise her game.

12/1

1st

12

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Sukanya

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Record of 0-4 since winning at this venue on debut, albeit ran well in Group 3 at Goodwood and Listed event at Leopardstown, both over 7f; returned to Newbury on reappearance, this may be the time to catch her.

16/1

Form: 51-101 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Best form has come on AW/slow turf and well beaten on good on firm in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, while she also has something to find with the principals on her peak runs; however, she won the German 1,000 Guineas (1m, soft) 19 days ago and an uncontested lead is a distinct possibility today, which would be a major plus; could make a bold bid if handling conditions.
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16th

14

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Timeforshowcasing

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Held on gamely in 1m Listed event at Newcastle on seasonal debut, taking AW record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 4-6; may win more races at the right level but looks out of her depth in this company returned to turf, as her two defeats (both Group 2) attest.

50/1

1st

7

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Timeforshowcasing

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins from her five 2yo starts, including on Polytrack (sole run on AW) and a fillies' series final at Goodwood (7f) in September when last seen; not beaten far when fifth in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m) on penultimate outing and she could be involved on this reappearance.

9/1

Form: 115-26

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
2-3 in 2yo campaign and close second to Sukanya in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on her return; another good run when sixth of 19 to True Love in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm), beaten just over 4l; further improvement is necessary if she's to pose a serious threat but she's in excellent hands to continue to progress; might not be far away.
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6th

15

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Touleen

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Gained her 2yo wins in stylish fashion and made a satisfactory reappearance as favourite for the Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good; Group 3) when a close second under Saffie Osborne; bit to prove back at Newmarket, having looked ill at ease here in the Rockfel, but a plausible danger provided she handles the track better this time; from the family of 1,000 Guineas winner Ghanaati and retains potential.

16/1

2nd

13

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Touleen

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Gained stylish wins over 7f at Newbury (good to firm) and Leicester (good) prior to having an excuse (looked ill at ease on the Newmarket track) when unplaced favourite in the Rockfel, which was won by the Leicester runner-up; big player on ratings as things stand and retains potential to boot; commands respect.

15/8

Form: 18-112 C BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Kept busy in 2yo campaign, which featured wins in the Queen Mary at this meeting (5f, good to firm) and the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); posted second Group 1 win in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) then came second to Precise in the Irish version at the Curragh (1m, good), beaten about 2l; work to do to turn the tables on her stablemate but she maybe wasn't at her very best last time; the standout danger.
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2nd

12

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Curragh

True Love

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Queen Mary winner; showed top-class form over 6f later in the season; had American Queen behind in fourth when winning the Cheveley Park; beating Magny Cours and Pivotal Attack readily over 7f on reappearance; travelled strongly and stayed on powerfully to win the 1,000 Guineas; had the advantage of race fitness over stablemate Precise who should get closer now.

10/11

1st

16

(16)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

True Love

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

In the same ball park as stablemate Precise on ratings and, like that filly, is a Group 1 winner at Newmarket (Cheveley Park Stakes over 6f); landed the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f) earlier in her 2yo campaign and added a Group 3 prize, with something to spare, at Leopardstown (7f, good to yielding) on reappearance; has a solid record aside from an excusable defeat at the Breeders' Cup; upped further in trip and has stamina on the dam's side; one of the main players.

13/2

Betting Forcast

14/1 Balantina, 33/1 Black Caviar Gold, 50/1 Moon Target, 4/7 Precise, 66/1 Rose Ghaiyyath, 50/1 Sukanya, 33/1 Timeforshowcasing, 7/1 Touleen, 3/1 True Love

Verdict

The two Ballydoyle contenders have won a Guineas each and, with PRECISE having beaten True Love in the Irish version last time, she can confirm her supremacy today. It will be no surprise if True Love poses a greater threat than at the Curragh, however. It could be a messy race run at a slow pace and by far the likeliest front-runner is German 1,000 Guineas winner Timeforshowcasing. The return to fast ground is a concern but she could nevertheless be an attractive each-way option if afforded an uncontested lead. Balantina is an interesting contender on her first outing since winning at the Breeders' Cup last October, while Sukanya and Touleen are others who could run well.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Precise

TOPSPEED:

True Love

RP RATINGS:

Precise

POSTDATA:

True Love