THE Coronation Stakes is the fourth and feature race on day four of Royal Ascot and we’ve got all the latest news, views and top tips ahead of this year’s renewal.
To get you in the mood for the Group 1 – here’s a run-down of the race.
When is the Coronation Stakes, what TV channel is it on, what’s the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2018 Coronation Stakes will take place on Friday, June 22 at 4.20pm and will be live on ITV.
First run in 1840, it’s a Group 1 race over one mile and is open to three-year-old fillies.
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What are the latest odds for this year’s race?
The Irish 1000 Guineas winner Alpha Centauri heads the betting at 5-1. Aidan O’Brien’s Clemmie and the French 1000 Guineas winner Teppal are next best at 11-2.
Previous Coronation Stakes winners
- 2017 – Winter
- 2016 – Qemah
- 2015 – Ervedya
- 2014 – Rizeena
- 2013 – Sky Lantern
- 2012 – Fallen For You
- 2011 – Immortal Verse
- 2010 – Lillie Langtry
- 2009 – Ghanaati
- 2008 – Lush Lashes
- 2007 – Indian Ink
Who won the race last year?
Winter (4-9f) won last year’s race for trainer Aidan O’Brien. She proved a class above her rivals and led home and O’Brien-trained tricast, beating Roly Poly (12-1) into second place with Hydrangea third (16-1).
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Which jockeys, horses and trainers have won the Coronation Stakes the most?
Jockeys Morny Cannon and Nat Flatman have each won the race five times, while John Porter is the leading trainer with six victories.
What are the top tips for the race?
That’s a very good question! Tips for the race will appear here as soon as we have them from the likes of Templegate and Matt Chapman.
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