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2026 Coronation Cup Preview
Scheduled to take place in June of each year at the Epsom racecourse is the Coronation Cup, which is held on the same day as the Epsom Derby.
The race is a Group 1, which is open to runners aged four or older, with the race being run over a trip of one mile, four furlongs and six yards at this left-handed track.
For sponsorship purposes, the 2026 renewal of the Coronation Cup will hold the title of 'Coolmore Coronation Cup'.
Coronation Cup Information:
Our dedicated Epsom tips page will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG racing tipsters for the upcoming card that includes the Coronation Cup, but will also have predictions for each meeting at Epsom throughout the season, so be sure to head over there. You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered at the Epsom Derby Festival section for links to these.
Best Horse Racing Betting Sites 2026
How competitive is the Coronation Cup market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2021, when the race had an over-round of 107%. The race in 2016 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 124%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Coronation Cup, the over-round has been 114%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £114 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Coronation Cup Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Coronation Cup Trend Analysis. With the field now finalised, we have the Coronation Cup Trend Shortlist, which is created using the listed trends.
These are the top three quickest-run Coronation Cup races over the last 20 renewals:
- Ghaiyyath (2:25.89) in 2020
- Highland Reel (2:33.34) in 2017
- Fame And Glory (2:33.42) in 2010
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Coronation Cup next time out, then you would have backed a total of 8 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +7.34. Before placing your bet on the 2026 Coronation Cup, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
When looking over the past 20 renewals, a time of 2:25.89 was set by Ghaiyyath in 2020, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, which is the quickest time over that period. The slowest winning time was set in 2016 when Postponed won in a time of 2:43.54 for trainer Roger Varian, who booked Andrea Atzeni in the saddle.
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Andy Powell - Horse Racing Betting Expert - OLBG.com
Coronation Cup Past Winners
Here are the Coronation Cup past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Coronation Cup are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
Race Notes: The 2020 renewal was switched to the Newmarket racecourse.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2:36.13 | Jan Brueghel (IRE) 4yo 9-2 (3 of 7) 100/30 | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2024 2:42.12 | Luxembourg (IRE) 5yo 9-2 (3 of 5) 9/4 | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2023 2:33.78 | Emily Upjohn (GB) 4yo 8-13 (1 of 5) 11/4 | Frankie Dettori John & Thady Gosden (GB) |
| 2022 2:36.40 | Hukum (IRE) 5yo 9-2 (5 of 6) 11/4 | Jim Crowley Owen Burrows (GB) |
| 2021 2:42.23 | Pyledriver (GB) 4yo 9-0 (3 of 6) 8/1 | Martin Dwyer William Muir & Chris Grassick (GB) |
| 2020 2:25.89 | Ghaiyyath (IRE) 5yo 9-0 (1 of 7) 11/10F | William Buick Charlie Appleby (GB) |
| 2019 2:33.94 | Defoe (IRE) 5yo 9-0 (2 of 9) 11/1 | Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian (GB) |
| 2018 2:38.49 | Cracksman (GB) 4yo 9-0 (6 of 6) 2/7F | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
| 2017 2:33.34 | Highland Reel (IRE) 5yo 9-0 (3 of 10) 9/4F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2016 2:43.54 | Postponed (IRE) 5yo 9-0 (3 of 8) 8/11F | Andrea Atzeni Roger Varian (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Coronation Cup have been based:
- GB: 9 winners with an additional 17 placings from 93 runners
- IRE: 9 winners with an additional 5 placings from 32 runners
- FR: 2 winners with an additional 3 placings from 9 runners
- GER: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 3 runners
2025 Coronation Cup Replay
Coronation Cup Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Coronation Cup over the last 20 renewals is A P O'Brien, who has won the race nine times, with those nine winners coming from Scorpion (2007), Soldier Of Fortune (2008), Fame And Glory (2010), St Nicholas Abbey (2011, 2012 & 2013), Highland Reel (2017), Luxembourg (2024) and Jan Brueghel (2025).
Here are the Coronation Cup trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals for trainers who have entries in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P O'Brien | 31-9-14 | -1.06 | -3.64 |
| F-H Graffard | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | -0.42 |
Coronation Cup Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Coronation Cup over the last 20 renewals is Ryan Moore, who has won the race five times, with those five winners coming from Ask (2009), St Nicholas Abbey (2011), Highland Reel (2017), Luxembourg (2024) and Jan Brueghel (2025).
Here are the Coronation Cup jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals for jockeys who have rides in the 2026 renewal; those not listed have not had a runner. (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore (Jan Brueghel) | 17-5-9 | +1.83 | +0.79 |
| Oisin Murphy (Bay City Roller) | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -3.50 |
| Mickael Barzalona (Calandagan) | 1-0-1 | -1.00 | -0.42 |
| Wayne Lordan (Lambourn) | 1-0-0 | -1.00 | -1.00 |
2026 Coronation Cup Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 7, 5, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 6, 1, 2, 2, 2, 4, 2
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 20 / 20 (61%) - No bigger than 11/1
- 20 / 20 (66%) - Achieved an RPR of 117+ (Career)
- 20 / 20 (68%) - Highest Won is not G3/LST/Cl2-5
- 20 / 20 (71%) - Achieved a TS of 89+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (72%) - Carried 125 - 132lbs (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (76%) - Had 3 - 20 wins (Non-Hcps)
- 20 / 20 (77%) - Achieved a TS of 99+ (Career)
- 20 / 20 (79%) - Not in a LST/Cl2-5 (Last Win)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - No bigger than 10/1 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Not BB/BR/CH in colour
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Furthest ran 1m4f - 1m6½f
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Achieved an RPR of 104+ (Class)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Furthest Won 1m2½f - 1m6½f
- 19 / 20 (82%) - Not at CHS/EPS/NBY (Last Win)
- 18 / 20 (67%) - Same jockey as LTO
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Epsom racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Coronation Cup. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Coronation Cup Trend Shortlist
Epsom will host the 2026 renewal of the Coronation Cup, which will be run at 2:40 pm on Saturday, 6th June 2026, and these are the runners who perform best based on the trends, along with the trainer, jockey and their record in the race (Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP):
- 15/15 Calandagan (15/8)
- F-H Graffard (1-0-1 -1.00 / -0.42)
- Mickael Barzalona (1-0-1 -1.00 / -0.42)
Others: Jan Brueghel (14/15), Bay City Roller (14/15), Lambourn (13/15), Convergent (12/15) and Illinois (9/15).
*Trainer & Jockey numbers are Runs-Wins-Places Win LSP / EW LSP, Runners, Odds and Trends Passed/Failed correct at the time of posting (11:35 am Thursday 4th June 2026), if no odds were available at the time of posting, then forecasted odds are used.
Calandagan won the Dubai Sheema Classic last time out, and 6 previous winners of that race from 18 runners went on to win next time out, backing them all would have returned an LSP of -1.10.
Convergent won the John Porter Stakes last time out, and 6 previous winners of that race from 19 runners went on to win next time out, backing them all would have returned an LSP of -6.55.
Jan Brueghel won the Ormonde Stakes last time out, and 7 previous winners of that race from 19 runners went on to win next time out, backing them all would have returned an LSP of +7.17.
Lambourn won the Huxley Stakes last time out, and 3 previous winners of that race from 17 runners went on to win next time out, backing them all would have returned an LSP of -7.83.
Coronation Cup Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +8.54, is when runners were aged 5.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 0 career places with the jockey, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-26.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 3 (6) [7 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 3 (4) [5 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 1 (3) [5 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 5 (4) [6 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 3 (1) [6 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Coronation Cup is Meydan; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at Meydan last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Newmarket (Rowley); there have been a total of 4 winners of this race who ran at Newmarket (Rowley) last time out.
The race is open to both sexes, with male runners having produced a total of 19 winners from a total of 112 runners, while female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 25 runners.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Coronation Cup:
- Montjeu (5 Wins)
- Galileo (3 Wins)
- Dubawi (2 Wins)
- Sea The Stars (2 Wins)
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the Coronation Cup; that stallion is Halling, who has failed to produce a winner from 5 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Pethers Moon in 2015, winning for Richard Hannon at odds of 11/1 under the guidance of Pat Dobbs. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 10 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Coronation Cup.
Route to the Coronation Cup
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Coronation Cup. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Jan Brueghel Curragh - 2nd of 7 (4/5) | Tote.ie Alleged Stakes |
| 2024 - Luxembourg Meydan - 14th of 16 (5/1) | Dubai Turf |
| 2023 - Emily Upjohn Ascot - 1st of 14 (3/1) | British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes |
| 2022 - Hukum Meydan - 7th of 15 (10/1) | Dubai Sheema Classic |
| 2021 - Pyledriver Newmarket (Rowley) - 2nd of 5 (15/8) | Jockey Club Stakes |
| 2020 - Ghaiyyath Meydan - 1st of 6 (4/9) | Dubai Millennium Stakes Sponsored By Jaguar |
| 2019 - Defoe Newmarket (Rowley) - 2nd of 7 (7/2) | Jockey Club Stakes |
| 2018 - Cracksman Longchamp - 1st of 7 (8/5) | Prix Ganay |
| 2017 - Highland Reel Meydan - 7th of 7 (5/2) | Dubai Sheema Classic |
| 2016 - Postponed Meydan - 1st of 9 (4/5) | Dubai Sheema Classic |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Coronation Cup Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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Races Covered at the Epsom Derby Festival
Here is the 2026 schedule for the two-day Epsom Derby Festival; each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Epsom Derby Festival races for Friday 5th June 2026
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom 3yo Dash | Stormy Impact (GB) 3yo - 7/1 | Richard Fahey Warren Fentiman |
| Woodcote Stakes | Maximized (GB) 2yo - 6/5 | Charlie Appleby William Buick |
| Diomed Stakes | Persica (IRE) 4yo - 6/4 | Richard Hannon Ryan Moore |
| Betfred Handicap | Ecureuil Secret (FR) 4yo - 28/1 | Richard Fahey Oisin Orr |
| Epsom Oaks | Minnie Hauk (IRE) 3yo - 9/2 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| HKJC World Pool Handicap | Mirsky (GB) 6yo - 9/4 | David O'Meara Oisin Murphy |
| Surrey Stakes | Formal (GB) 3yo - 9/4 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| Debenhams Handicap | Partisan Hero (IRE) 5yo - 7/2 | David Loughnane Silvestre De Sousa |
Epsom Derby Festival races for Saturday 6th June 2026
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Tattenham Corner Stakes | Ten Bob Tony (IRE) 4yo - 5/1 | Ed Walker William Buick |
| Princess Elizabeth Stakes | Spiritual (IRE) 4yo - 9/1 | John & Thady Gosden Robert Havlin |
| Coronation Cup | Jan Brueghel (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Epsom Dash | Jm Jungle (IRE) 5yo - 7/1 | John & Sean Quinn Jason Hart |
| Epsom Derby | Lambourn (IRE) 3yo - 13/2 | A P O'Brien Wayne Lordan |
| Lester Piggott Handicap | War Hawk (IRE) 3yo - 9/2 | Simon & Ed Crisford Jack Mitchell |
| Northern Dancer Handicap | Small Fry (IRE) 4yo - 9/4 | Gary & Josh Moore Ashley Lewis |
| JRA Tokyo Trophy Handicap | Sondad (GB) 4yo - 12/1 | Michael & David Easterby Joanna Mason |
