Unusual lack of top-class form in Coronation Stakes leaves the door open for unexposed fillies to thrive
The essence of Royal Ascot is to establish champions at the midpoint of the Flat season, bringing together and testing the strongest early-season formlines. The Coronation Stakes exemplifies this.
In a three-week period in May we have three mile Classics for fillies. With such a tight gap between the 1,000 Guineas, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches and Irish 1,000 Guineas, the Coronation is the first opportunity to welcome stars from all three.
Zarigana is the only Classic winner running this time. The pull of the Oaks and the chance to achieve a Classic double proved irresistible for Newmarket heroine Desert Flower, while Curragh winner Lake Victoria has been given an easy few weeks.
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