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3.10 - The DahlBury Coronation Cup (Group 1) (QUIPCO British Champions Series
T H I R D R A C E 3 . 1 0
The Dahlbury Coronation Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Class 1)
ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 6yds) for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £445000 For conditions of this race see page 64
STALLS: CENTRE
R A C E F A C T S
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22):
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):
C & M Johnston (10 wins from 61 runners, 16%) runs LIVING LEGEND FANCY THAT: A P O’Brien won this race in 2012, 2013 and 2017. The stable runs HIGH DEFINITION today.
LONGEST TRAVELLER:
HIGH DEFINITION trained by Aidan O’Brien, Ireland.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER
PyledriverRidden by Martin Dwyer | Owned by La Pyle Partnership Trained by William Muir & Chris Grassick | S/P 8-1 (6 ran)
E P S O M R A C E S U M M A R Y
PYLEDRIVER bids to defend his crown having toughed it out in this contest 12 months ago before finishing runner-up in the Hong Kong Vase in December. He suffered an interrupted campaign. The five-year-old didn't get the rub of the green when fourth in the Sheema Classic at Meydan and boasts strong credentials, despite this potentially being a stronger race than last year. High Definition finally put it all together when runner-up in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and he enters calculations along with Manobo, who commands plenty of respect dropping in trip. WIN: PYLEDRIVER
EACH-WAY: High Definition
PRESENTATION
DahlBury is kindly awarding £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6 (EXACTA)
Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Probable S.P.’s - 7-4 Manobo (IRE), 9-4 Pyledriver (GB), 9-2 High Definition (IRE), 6-1 Hukum (IRE), 25-1 Living Legend (IRE), 500-1 Palavecino (FR)
NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
1 HIGH DEFINITION (IRE) (12) 4 9-2 (3)
B c Galileo (IRE) - Palace (IRE) Owner D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg Trainer Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Breeder Whisperview Trading Ltd Form 060-242
PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap. Successful twice at 1m on good - yielding and soft ground. Beaten a neck by Alenquer when second of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at Curragh over 1m 2f (good) last month. That was his best effort to date and he cannot be discounted. Official BHA Rating 119 Ryan Moore
2 HUKUM (IRE) (69)
B h Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) Owner Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Trainer Owen Burrows, Lambourn Breeder Shadwell Estate Company Limited
5 9-2 (5)
Form 1121-10 D
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap. Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/2l behind at Meydan over 1m 4f Sh in ahryar March. at A 10-1fav when sevent smart performer who h of 15 requires in a the Group 1 Dubai career best. Official Sheema Classic BHA Rating 116 Jim Crowley
3 LIVING LEGEND (IRE) (35) 6 9-2 (1)
B g Camelot - Jazz Girl (IRE) Owner Barbara & Alick Richmond Trainer Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham Breeder A. Oliver Form 3-33111 D Sponsored by Johnston Racing Ltd
PINK, RED disc, quartered cap. Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 11-1 in the Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good in April, beating Yibir by 1 3/4l. A tough individual who is likely to ensure a decent pace. Official BHA Rating 112 Joe Fanning
4 MANOBO (IRE) (69)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tasaday (USA) Owner Godolphin Trainer Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin
4 9-2 (2)
Form 1111-12 D Sponsored by Emirates Fly Better
ROYAL BLUE. Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Stay Foolish when second of 13 at Meydan over 2m in March. Lost his unbeaten record on that occasion but he is of serious interest back in trip. Official BHA Rating 113 William Buick
5 PALAVECINO (FR) (125)
6 9-2 (6)
B g Cacique (IRE) - Saltita (IRE) Owner ARAAM Trainer Brian Meehan, Manton Breeder Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Form 30055-1 D Sponsored by Araam
ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE chevron, PURPLE cap. Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Lingfield over 1m 2f in January, beating Dark Pine by 1 3/4l. Faces a stiff assignment on all known evidence. Official BHA Rating 104 Sean Levey
6 PYLEDRIVER (GB) (69)
B h Harbour Watch (IRE) - La Pyle (FR) Owner La Pyle Partnership Trainer William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Breeder Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin
5 9-2 (4)
Form 2112-04 CD Sponsored by K & W Bloodstock Limited
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE disc and sleeves, RED cap. Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished in March. 1l behind Shahryar when Last year’s hero who was fourth of 15 in the unlucky on his latest Dubai start. Sheema Classic at Big chance. Official Meydan over 1m BHA Rating 120 4f Frankie Dettori
Result
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DID YOU KNOW?
Frank Buckle is the most successful jockey in the history of the Oaks, triumphant nine times between 1797 and 1823.
1947
Imprudence’s victory in The Oaks in 1947 was the first time a horse trained overseas had won the race. Since the French horse triumphed 23 other overseas-based fillies have won the Classic, 14 of them from Ireland and nine of them from France.
1802
When trainer Robert Robson first won The Oaks in 1802 with Scotia, no one could have known he would go on to become the most successful handler in the race’s history. He won the fillies’ Classic 13 times in total, adding to his first victory with Pelisse (1804), Meteora (1805), Briseis (1807), Morel (1808), Maid of Orleans (1809), Music (1813), Minuet (1815), Landscape (1816), Corinne (1818), Pastille (1822), Zinc (1823) and Wings (1825).
1886
TRAINED AT KINGSCLERE, THE 2000 GUINEAS WINNER ORMONDE STARTED FAVOURITE FOR THE DERBY AND GOT THE BETER OF THE BARD IN THE CLOSING STAGES.
IT WAS LEGENDARY RIDER FRED ARCHER’S FINAL DERBY SUCCESS OF WHICH THERE WERE FIVE
