Epsom Downs Race 3 - Coolmore Coronation Cup (Group 1)
CALANDAGAN (2) sets the standard, chasing five straight after beating West Wind Blows over 2414m at Meydan last start and boasting Group 1 wins at Ascot and Tokyo at similar trips. LAMBOURN (6) is a key chance after making all to score the G2 Chester 2075m, with prior Group 1 wins at 2414m/2419m. BAY CITY ROLLER (1) was 2nd in the Curragh 2112m Group 1 last start and had chased Lambourn at Chester; consistent this season. CONVERGENT (3) resumed with a Newbury 2414m win and owns a Group 2 success over 2199m; progressive. JAN BRUEGHEL (5) arrives off a strong Chester Group 3 win and is a past 2419m Group 1 winner at Epsom. ILLINOIS (4) was 3rd at Chester 2691m and has Group 1 staying placings; place claims.

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong 2nd at the Curragh over 2112m on 24 May in a Group 1, beaten 2L by Almaqam with 59.5kg at $8.50. Prior run was a narrow 2nd in the Chester Group 2 over 2075m on 8 May, beaten 0.3L by Lambourn at $5.50 after racing handy with 61kg. Consistent 4yo colt for George Scott with 4 wins and 6 seconds from 12 starts, and Murphy sticks from gate 4. Down 1.5kg and up 307m; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | Group 1 | $499,999.00 | Curragh | 2112m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $167,229.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Munich | 2400m | SOFT | Adrie De Vries | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7L | $6.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,000.00 | Longchamp | 2199m | GOOD3 | Mickael Barzalona | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | Group 2 | $183,000.00 | Longchamp | 1949m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | Group 2 | $118,999.00 | Longchamp | 2399m | SOFT | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $147,555.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | 3yo | $134,550.00 | Saint Cloud | 1999m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2025 | - | Listed | $44,267.00 | Sandown | 1609m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-6-3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2024 | - | Group 2 | $147,555.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $1.45 |
| 1/13 | 31/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1408m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4-2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: M Barzalona
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 68-day let-up after winning at Meydan over 2414m on 28 Mar by 0.69L on Good with 57.5kg at $1.22, defeating West Wind Blows. Prior scored at Tokyo over 2400m on 30 Nov at $6.50 with 58kg, coming from well back to win by 0.1L. Also a dual Group 1 winner last year at Ascot, including over 2405m by 1L. In top form this season and can feature from barrier 2 with M Barzalona for F Graffard.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $5,908,800.00 | Meydan | 2414m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.69L | $1.22 |
| 1/17 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 02:20.30 | 12-11-12-12-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 | |
| 1/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,394,393.00 | Ascot | 2004m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 60.5kg | - | 9-10-10-10-10-10-9-6 | 7 |
| 2.25L | $2.88 |
| 1/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,475,550.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 61.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $411,439.00 | Saint Cloud | 2399m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $442,665.00 | Epsom | 2419m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | 7-7-6-6-7-7-7-5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2025 | - | Flat | $5,760,000.00 | Meydan | 2414m | GOOD | Mickael Barzalona | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.28L | $2.45 |
| 2/11 | 19/10/2024 | - | Group 1 | $1,278,810.00 | Ascot | 2011m | SOFT | Stephane Pasquier | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-7-7-7-8 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | British Champions Series | $1,229,625.00 | York | 2062m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 57.5kg | - | 9-8-9-9-9-9-10-6 | 7 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 1/14 | 21/06/2024 | - | Group 2 | $268,549.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | - | 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 | 13 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 23/05/2024 | - | Flat | $80,000.00 | Longchamp | 2199m | SOFT5 | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 02:27.48 | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2024 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Longchamp | 2099m | SOFT | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 02:13.56 | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Saint Cloud | 2099m | HEAVY | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 02:30.55 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $2.70 | |
| 1/6 | 31/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10L | $1.83 | |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Deauville | 1600m | SOFT | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $3.70 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47-day break after winning the John Porter Stakes at Newbury over 2414m on 18 Apr by 0.5L on good ground with 60.5kg at $5. Won the prior two completed starts, including a Group 2 at Longchamp (2199m) on 19 Oct by 0.3L at $4.50, and a Group 3 at Leopardstown (2414m) on 13 Sep by 1.5L at $4. Has won 5 of 8 overall and 3 of 4 this season. Strong winning profile and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | Registered As The John Porter Stakes | $93,451.00 | Newbury | 2414m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Munich | 2400m | SOFT | William T Buick | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21L | $1.67 | |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,000.00 | Longchamp | 2199m | GOOD3 | Clifford Lee | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 3 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/16 | 06/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hamburg Horn | 2400m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 | |
| 3/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | S H James | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 2012m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.75L | $1.26 |
| 1/15 | 18/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Redcar | 1608m | SOFT | Clifford Lee | 59.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 28-day break after finishing 3rd at Chester over 2691m on 7 May, beaten 5.25L in a Group 3 at $5.50 with 58kg. Earlier last season ran 2nd in Group 1 company at Ascot over 4014m and Goodwood over 3218m, then struck soft ground at the Curragh and finished 7th. Drops back 272m here and retains 58kg; Ronan Whelan rides for A P O'Brien from barrier 5. Proven class performer who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.25L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $494,998.00 | Curragh | 2816m | SOFT | C Soumillon | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 24.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | Group 1 | $491,850.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 62.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $639,405.00 | Ascot | 4014m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/10/2024 | - | Flat | $200,000.00 | Longchamp | 3000m | GOOD3 | Rl Moore | 58kg | 03:16.80 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/09/2024 | - | Group 1 | $730,889.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 58.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 21/08/2024 | - | Group 2 | $263,138.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/07/2024 | - | Flat | $600,000.00 | Longchamp | 2400m | SOFT5 | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 19/06/2024 | - | Group 2 | $260,681.00 | Ascot | 2847m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 11/05/2024 | - | Listed | $59,022.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2024 | - | Group 3 | $0.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | HEAVY | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.25L | $1.67 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2023 | - | Group 1 | $0.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | HEAVY | R Moore | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.05L | $2.80 |
| 1/16 | 07/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Curragh | 1810m | SOFT | J A Heffernan | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 28-day let-up after winning the G3 at Chester over 2691m on 7 May by 2.5L on Good, with 58kg at $1.57, beating Mount Atlas. Prior run was 4th of 5 in the G1 at Ascot over 2405m on 26 Jul, beaten 3.8L with 61.5kg at $3.50 after leading. Earlier captured the G1 at Epsom over 2419m on 6 Jun by 0.5L with 58kg at $4.33, defeating Calandagan. High strike-rate 5yo from barrier 1 with Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Group 3 | $147,555.00 | Chester | 2691m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.57 |
| 4/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,475,550.00 | Ascot | 2405m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $442,665.00 | Epsom | 2419m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-3-4-4 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 14/09/2024 | - | Group 1 | $730,889.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/4 | 01/08/2024 | - | Group 3 | $196,740.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2024 | - | Group 3 | $100,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | SOFT | Ryan L Moore | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 25/05/2024 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2011m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Group 2 win at Chester over 2075m on 8 May by 0.3L on good going after leading throughout, with 58.5kg at $2.50. Prior Group 1 winner at the Curragh over 2414m on 29 Jun by 0.75L at $1.60, and took the Epsom 2419m feature on soft on 7 Jun by 3.75L with Wayne Lordan up. Also fourth in the Doncaster St Leger (2921m) on soft, beaten 3.05L, after rolling forward. Consistent colt for A P O'Brien; can feature again with 58kg and cheek pieces on.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | Group 2 | $167,229.00 | Chester | 2075m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2025 | - | Group 1 | $688,590.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 58.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.05L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Group 2 | $263,138.00 | York | 2384m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 60.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.05L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | Group 1 | $1,237,503.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $1.60 |
| 1/18 | 07/06/2025 | - | In Honour Of His Highness Aga Khan IV | $1,577,854.00 | Epsom | 2419m | SOFT | Wayne Lordan | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2025 | - | Group 3 | $137,718.00 | Chester | 2471m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GOOD | Ronan P Whelan | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/09/2024 | - | Group 2 | $120,000.00 | Curragh | 1609m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2024 | - | Flat | $60,000.00 | Craon | 1650m | SOFT7 | Christophe Soumillon | 58kg | 01:43.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $1.83 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2024 | - | 2Y | $24,999.00 | Killarney | 1645m | GOOD | Wayne Lordan | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |