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15:10 Epsom Downs

Investec Coronation Cup (Group 1) (Class 1)

  • 4 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 4f 10y
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
  • £375,000 added
  • Winner: £212,662
  • 2nd: £80,625
  • 3rd: £40,350
  • 4th: £20,100
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 33.76s
  • Off Time: 15:13:52
  • 4 Ran
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Silk -

Pether's Moon (IRE)

11/1

    2(1)
    Silk - Green, Pink epaulets, White sleeves, Pink cap

    Flintshire

    70 D
    7/4
    • Form 2221-22
    • Age 5
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 121

    tracked leader until over 7f out, close up, chased leader again over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong

    3(5)
    Silk - Red, Black spots and sleeves, Red cap

    Pether's Moon (IRE)

    35 D
    11/1
    • Form 9117-23
    • Age 5
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 115

    close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, ran on to lead near finish

    5(6)
    Silk - White, Red chevron, hooped sleeves, Red cap

    Sheikhzayedroad

    70 h DCD
    12/1
    • Form 1116-25
    • Age 6
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 113

    tracked leaders, went 2nd over 7f out until over 2f out, weakened final furlong

    6(2)
    Silk - Green, red epaulets

    Dolniya (FR)

    70 D
    8/11
    • Form 1135-11
    • Age 4
    • Weight 8-11

    led, shaken up 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, headed near finish

    1(4)
    NR

    Ayrad (IRE)

    14 D
    33/1
    • Form 0238-51
    • Age 4
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 105

    Nonrunner

    4(3)
    NR

    Romsdal

    22 BF
    20/1
    • Form 372-134
    • Age 4
    • Weight 9-0
    • Official Rating 112

    Nonrunner

    Previous results

    2014
    (7)
    Silk -

    Cirrus Des Aigles (FR)

    10/11
    • Age 8
    • Weight 9-0

    2013
    (3)
    Silk -

    St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)

    3/10
    • Age 6
    • Weight 9-0

    2012
    (4)
    Silk -

    St Nicholas Abbey (IRE)

    8/11
    • Age 5
    • Weight 9-0

    In depth

    Verdict

    France won this last year when Cirrus Des Aigles beat Flintshire and the latter is back for another crack. Andre Fabre's Group 1 winner did not look particularly suited to the track a year ago but he meets his old rival and compatriot DOLNIYA (NAP) on better terms today and must go close. However, Alain De Royer-Dupre's filly was the emphatic winner of the Dubai Sheema Classic in March, beating Flintshire for the second time and well ahead of Sheikhzayedroad, and the French-trained filly will take the beating on that form. Sheikhzayedroad won a Grade 1 at Woodbine in September but the remainder have yet to taste success at the highest level. Pether's Moon and Romsdal filled the places in the Group 3 John Porter at Newbury in April and are closely matched on that form but Listed winner Ayrad has plenty to find in this company.

    Formwatch

    Flintshire 3-1 (9-0) 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Dolniya (8-8) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 1 gd in Mar.

    Pether's Moon (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 19l behind Second Step (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.

    Sheikhzayedroad 33-1 (9-0) 5th of 9, 7l behind Dolniya (8-8) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 1 gd in Mar.

    Dolniya (FR) 7-1 (8-8) won at Meydan(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 1 gd in Mar beating Flintshire (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.

    Ayrad (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leading pair, not clear run over 2f out until switched right to inside rail well over 1f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Goodwood 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gd in May beating Rawaki (9-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.

    Romsdal 5-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 4f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Snow Sky (8-13) at York 1m 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.