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The Race History of the 2018 Coronation Cup run at Epsom on Friday features some great stayers.
Some of the names even in recent years are the best of the best. They include St Nicholas Abbey who famously won the race three times in a row. We may see another great horse in the 2018 Coronation Cup (2423m) at Epsom on Friday with Cracksman down to run at this stage.
2018 CORONATION CUP - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
The Coronation Cup is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for open class horses at Epsom conducted by the Jockey Club.
The Coronation Cup is run over one mile, four furlongs and 6 yards for four year olds and up. It was first run in 1902 and was won by Osboch.
It is the leading race for older horses running at Epsom each season. It is an obvious lead up for horses heading to Royal Ascot.
Run over the same course as the Derby and Oaks and on the same weekend, it is often a small field.
The race was originated to commemorate King Edwards VII’s coronation. During the wars it was conducted at Newbury and Newmarket.
St Nicholas Abbey is the only three time winner in 2011, 2012, 2013.
The equal oldest winner is the grand French horse Cirrus Des Aigles who scored as an 8yo in 2014.
Leading trainer is Ballydoyle’s Aidan O’Brien who has trained the winner eight times over the last 12 years. His winners include fabled stayers like Yeats, St Nicholas Abbey and Highland Reel.
Most wins as a jockey is by Lester Piggott with nine.
The Coronation Cup is worth £420,000 in 2018.
Notable winners of the Coronation Cup include Highland Reel (2017), Postponed (2016), Cirrus Des Aigles (2014), St Nicholas Abbey (2011/2012/2013), Fame And Glory (2010), Yeats (2005), Warrsan (2003/2004), Daliapour (2000), Daylami (1999), Singspiel (1997), Swain (1996), Triptych (1987/1988), Rainbow Quest (1985), Roberto (1973), Mill Reef (1972), Petite Etoile (1960/1961), The White Knight (1907/1908) and Pretty Polly (1905/1906).
The 2017 Coronation Cup was won by Highland Reel from Frontiersman and Hawkbill.
