Big gamble unfolding in Wednesday's Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot
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16 June 2026
Tuesday 16th June
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Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 22
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Confucius
Selected at:
2/1
Narrowly denied at the Curragh on debut, a race that has worked out well with the third bolting up at Cork last month since, Confucius won with authority at Naas next time and has been strong in the betting for this contest since. He can give Ballydoyle a third win in the race in four years.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Two 5f wins include one here; should stay 6f but needs to improve for it
112
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 2yL | 9-2 | 2/8 | Where Love Lives (½L) | 9/4 | - | 81 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 22y | 9-7 | 1/3 | Dance A Jig (nk) | 11/8F | - | 85 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/5 | Innichen (4¼L) | 11/8F | - | 84 |
Showed grit to come out on top at Roscommon but this shorter trip is not sure to suit
531
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 26 | Ros Roscommon | 7.5f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 8-12 | 1/8 | Penny Benjamin (¾L) | 11/4 | - | 80 |
| 25 Apr 26 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 9-4 | 3/8 | Tribeca (2L) | 18/1 | - | 77 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 5f Sft | 2y | 9-2 | 5/6 | Star Prospect (5¼L) | 50/1 | - | 62 |
Well beaten by both Great Barrier Reef and Confucius; again likely to come up short
3332
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 26 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd/Y | 2yMd | 9-7 | 2/6 | Aix La Chapelle (1½L) | 14/1 | - | 82 |
| 9 May 26 | Naa Naas | 6f Gd | 2yMd | 9-7 | 3/7 | Confucius (7½L) | 14/1 | - | 71 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 6f Sft | 2yMd | 9-7 | 3/7 | Great Barrier Reef (7¾L) | 3/1 | - | 58 |
| 15 Mar 26 | Cur Curragh | 5f Hy | 2yMd | 9-7 | 3/7 | Ruler's Control (3½L) | 6/1 | - | 68 |
Chased home The Ginger Kid at Nottingham; stable won this race with an 80-1 shot in 2024
2
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/12 | The Ginger Kid (½L) | 25/1 | - | 82 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Superbly bred; ready winner at Naas; represents powerful connections; big chance
21
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Naa Naas | 6f Gd | 2yMd | 9-7 | 1/7 | Alaskan Bear (3¾L) | 1/5F | - | 98 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 5f Sft/Hy | 2yMd | 9-7 | 2/8 | Lars Soldier (nse) | 5/4 | - | 80 |
Convincing winner at York's Dante meeting; the pick of the British-trained runners on form
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 26 | Yor York | 5f Gd | 22yNv | 9-2 | 1/6 | Varzi (2¾L) | 11/4 | - | 92 |
Some promise when third at Yarmouth but would need significant improvement to play a part
3
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 3/8 | Peaceful Warrior (1¼L) | 11/1 | - | 75 |
Second on debut at Lingfield; hard to see him turning tables with clearcut winner Mrair
2
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 26 | Lin Lingfield | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 h1 | 2/7 | Mrair (2¾L) | 11/1 | - | 72 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (30%)
28-1 winner on debut at Newbury; promising sort who could make his presence felt
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Pure Grit (1¼L) | 28/1 | - | 89 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Two Curragh wins include Group 3; tops the pile on ratings; merits serious consideration
11
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | 2yG3 | 9-5 | 1/7 | Carry The Flag (1¼L) | 8/15F | - | 101 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 6f Sft | 2yMd | 9-7 | 1/7 | Ischgl (6L) | 4/9F | - | 87 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Green on debut; clearcut Fairyhouse winner next time; more needed here, but not ruled out
01
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | Fai Fairyhouse | 6f Gd | 2y | 9-2 | 1/8 | Joga Bonito (3½L) | 10/1 | - | 88 |
| 4 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 6f Gd | 2yMd | 9-2 | 12/12 | Immortal Guard (8¾L) | 10/1 | - | 53 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 42 in the last 14 days (26%)
Beaten three times, including when at 4-7 at Bath; would be a surprise winner
322
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 26 | Bat Bath | 5f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/5 | Flight Signal (3¼L) | 4/7F | - | 75 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f GF | 22yNv | 9-7 | 2/7 | Napa (1½L) | 4/1 | - | 88 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 5f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 3/9 | Blessed Voyager (2¼L) | 7/2 | - | 73 |
Fifth to God Given Talent at Newbury; could improve but he's one of the outsiders
5
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 5/10 | God Given Talent (3L) | 10/1 | - | 74 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
£880,000 breeze-up buy; easy Lingfield winner; hard to pin down; not passed over lightly
21
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 26 | Lin Lingfield | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 1/7 | Final Objective (2¾L) | 1/6F | - | 85 |
| 15 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/6 | Al Hudaiba (1½L) | 4/7F | - | 81 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
2-2, including over C&D; near the top of the list on ratings; commands major respect
11
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GS | 22y | 9-9 | 1/3 | Love Is (1¼L) | 1/2F | - | 91 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 1/10 | Victory Gold (1¼L) | 10/1 | - | 86 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (31%)
Bought for 800,000euros at breeze-ups; easy Hamilton winner; James Doyle's selected mount
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 26 | Ham Hamilton | 6f GS | 42yMd | 9-4 | 1/5 | Casino Star (2¾L) | 30/100F | - | 85 |
550,000gns breeze-up buy; form of easy Ayr success has been boosted; could be anything
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 26 | Ayr Ayr | 5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/3 | Crystal Queen (3¼L) | 30/100F | - | 89 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 40 in the last 14 days (28%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (4%)
Landed the odds at Yarmouth in April and the runner-up is 2-2 since; much respected
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/6 | O'Gorman (4L) | 4/6F | - | 77 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Showed benefit of debut when winning at Nottingham; more progress possible but necessary
01
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/12 | Cilician (½L) | 20/1 | - | 83 |
| 14 May 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 13/15 | Persian Spring (17L) | 7/2J | - | 30 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (25%)
£260,000 breeze-up buy; overcame adversity to win at Goodwood nine days ago; has potential
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Sft | 42yNv | 9-4 | 1/6 | Oakford (nse) | 5/6F | - | 78 |
Progressive and won well at Listowel; Wesley Joyce has chosen him ahead of Arizona Raider
421
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 26 | Lis Listowel | 6.5f Gd | 2yMd | 8-13 | 1/11 | Ischgl (3L) | 15/8 | - | 88 |
| 16 May 26 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd | 2yMd | 9-2 | 2/10 | Barrow Boy (2¼L) | 22/1 | - | 77 |
| 27 Apr 26 | Naa Naas | 5f Gd | 2yMd | 8-13 | 4/7 | Force Noir (6¼L) | 22/1 | - | 60 |
Shaped better than bare result when fourth at Nottingham, but this is much tougher
4
Age: 2
Weight: 9-3
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/11 | Bated Benevolence (2½L) | 11/1 | - | 68 |
Verdict
Aidan O'Brien holds a strong hand with Ryan Moore's mount Confucius and GREAT BARRIER REEF. The latter may represent a bit of value.
Great Barrier Reef
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Confucius,
11/2 Great Barrier Reef,
8/1 Cut A Dash,
Royal Heritage,
Night In Vegas,
17/2 Ruler's Pride,
12/1 Mrair,
Siouxperb,
20/1 God Given Talent,
28/1 Adaay Of Scarlett,
33/1 The Ginger Kid,
The Harv,
40/1 High King,
The Scallionator,
Cilician,
50/1 Final Objective,
66/1 Bull Shark,
80/1 Arizona Raider,
Easy Answer,
100/1 Jaan Ki Tukri,
Kamaal,
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