Coronation rematch only one ingredient in Deauville dish of the day

Volta was impressive when winning a Chantilly Group 2 before finishing third in a rough Prix de DianeCredit: Edward Whitaker

3.15 DeauvillePrix de Rothschild (Group 1) | 1m | 3yo+ fillies & mares |ATR

Coronation Stakes rivals Qemah and Alice Springs spearhead a powerful three-year-old challenge in one of the strongest editions of this race since it was granted Group 1 status in 2004.

Bidding to break into the top echelon of the Classic generation of fillies will be Lumiere, while either of last year’s winner Amazing Maria and 2014 heroine Esoterique could become the third multiple winner in only the 13th edition at the top level.

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Scott BurtonFrance correspondent

Published on 30 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 14:33, 31 July 2016

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