Coronation Stakes 2025 betting tips, predictions, form and latest odds for Day 4 of Royal Ascot meeting

The Friday feature at Royal Ascot is once again the Group 1 Coronation Stakes, a historic mile contest for three-year-old fillies. While traditionally seen as the natural follow-up to the 1000 Guineas, the race has evolved into a true summit of European Classic-caliber fillies, regularly attracting contenders from France, Ireland.

The 2025 renewal promises to be no exception. Leading the field is Zarigana, France’s Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (French 1000 Guineas) winner, who brings both elite form and a pedigree rooted in excellence.

Her main rivals include the lightly raced but highly touted Falakeyah, G1 breakthrough-seeker Exactly, and Flight, looking to reverse Guineas form over this turning mile. Together, they form one of the deepest and most intriguing Coronation Stakes fields in recent memory.

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What time is the 2025 Coronation Stakes?

The 2025 Coronation Stakes will be held on Friday, June 20, forming the centrepiece of Day 4 at Royal Ascot. The race is scheduled to go to post at 4:20 PM BST and will be run over the round mile on Ascot’s right-handed turf course.

It sits as one of the key highlights on a Friday card that also features the Commonwealth Cup (G1) and the Sandringham Stakes, anchoring what is traditionally regarded as a pivotal day for three-year-old performers.

Coronation Stakes 2025 betting tips, predictions, form and latest odds

First run in 1840 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Victoria, the Coronation Stakes is a Group 1 mile event restricted to three-year-old fillies.

Traditionally staged on Day 4 of Royal Ascot, it often brings together leading candidates from the English, Irish, and French 1000 Guineas, though history has shown that late bloomers and fresh challengers can also rise to the occasion.

Recent winners include Alpha Centauri (2018), who launched a G1-winning spree from this race; Inspiral (2022), who dominated off a long layoff; and Tahiyra (2023), continuing Dermot Weld’s rich record with top-class fillies.

In 2024, Porta Fortuna captured the crown for Donnacha O’Brien, adding further depth to a race that has regularly produced future stars.

Tactically, the round mile layout can favour strong travelers and well-balanced fillies, with rain-softened ground and pace dynamics occasionally tilting the scales toward late closers drawn wide.

Coronation Stakes 2025: Key contenders to watch

All odds correct at time of publish via Spreadex.

• Zarigana (9/4)

The official winner of the 2025 French 1000 Guineas, after the initial first-past-the-post was demoted for interference. Zarigana showed class and tenacity under pressure and brings an illustrious pedigree: by Siyouni, out of Vermeille-placed Zarkamiya, and a granddaughter of Arc heroine Zarkava. A proven miler with the scope for more.

• Falakeyah (9/4)

A relative unknown with limitless upside. She swept to an effortless Listed victory in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket on just her second start. This is a major class test, but her turn of foot and racing intelligence mark her as a filly of serious G1 potential.

• Exactly (11/1)

Fourth in the French 1000 Guineas, having been hampered for room at a crucial stage. The bare form underplays her effort, and granted a smoother trip, she’s well capable of featuring in the finish. A tough, battle-hardened type with room to improve.

• January (13/2)

A steadily progressive sort from Aidan O'Brien’s powerful yard. She finished a distant second to subsequent 1000 Guineas winner Desert Flower last season but returned this spring with an assured win in minor company. Her tactical speed and professionalism make her a dark horse.

• Flight (16/1)

Runner-up in the English 1000 Guineas, where she ran on strongly to push the red-hot favourite close. Likely to be held up again, she’s a filly with a serious engine and will be suited by a strong pace and patient ride.

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Coronation Stakes 2025: TSN's Selections

• Win – Zarigana
  Proven at the highest level and bred to excel. Tough, talented, and tactically versatile.

• Main Danger – Falakeyah
  The least exposed filly in the field, but potentially the most exciting.

• Next Best – Exactly
  Brings high-level experience and was unlucky not to finish closer in the French Guineas.

• Place Chance – Flight
  Solid Group 1 form and likely to be finishing strongly.

• Value Play – January
  Progressive profile, top connections, and a race shape that could suit.

Coronation Stakes 2025: Race details

• Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
• Start time: 16:20 (local time)
• Race Type: Group 1 flat race
• Eligibility: Three-year-old fillies only
• Distance: 7furlongs 213yard
• Surface: Turf

 Coronation Stakes: Past winners (2005–2024)

*Note: 2005 edition held at York due to redevelopment at Ascot.

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Coronation Stakes: Statistical trends (2005–2024)

• Top Trainers (2 wins):
  • Aidan O’Brien (Winter, Lillie Langtry)
  • John Gosden / John & Thady Gosden (Nannina, Fallen For You)
  • J-C Rouget (Ervedya, Qemah)
  • Jessica Harrington (Alpha Centauri, Alpine Star)

• Top Jockeys (2 wins):
  • Ryan Moore (Rizeena, Winter)
  • Frankie Dettori (Alpine Star, Inspiral)

• Winning Draws (20 years):
  • Stalls 1–4: 4 wins
  • Stalls 5–8: 6 wins
  • Stalls 9–12: 8 wins
  • Stalls 13+: 2 wins