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Race In Focus: Coronation Stakes tips and analysis for Friday June 20

By Sporting Life

Horse Racing

Fri June 20, 2025 · 8h ago

Fran Berry offers his insight on the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday, while we have the Timeform predicted pace map and free video replays too.

Coronation Stakes - 4.20 Royal Ascot

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Another fascinating Group 1 with the supplemented Falakeyah going for top-level glory on just her third start for Owen Burrows and she's battling for favouritism with promoted French Guineas winner Zarigana in an enthralling match-up. Another unbeaten filly Kon Tiki adds further intrigue and then there's the Aidan O'Brien pair, January and Exactly. Zarigana tops the Timeform ratings by 5lb, but it looks close in behind her and a fabulous race is in store.

Timeform Pace Map

Pace Forecast: Strong

Draw Bias: N/A

Specific Pace Hint: It's generally difficult to get away from hold-up horses at this trip here even before factoring in the amount of pace likely on so ZARIGANA ought to get a big helping hand at the expense of EXACTLY.

Individual Price Hint: CATHEDRAL will probably be reined back early on so in view of how the race promises to develop isn't one to give up on early given her record of winning after trading much higher than Betfair SP.

Free Video Replays

FALAKEYAH 04/05/2025

KON TIKI 16/05/2025

ZARIGANA 11/05/2025

CONTROVERSY IN THE FRENCH 1,000 GUINEAS! | ZARIGANA is awarded the race in the Stewards' Room