Holland Cooper Coronation Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 15:13 | Winning time: 2m 42.12s

(5)

Feed The Flame³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: C Demuro| T: P Bary| OR: 116| D

6/1

Very smart sort who stepped forward from his reappearance when third of 9 to Haya Zark in Prix Ganay at Longchamp (10.4f, soft, 10/1) 33 days ago, left poorly placed. Still unexposed and notable that connections have made the trip to contest a Group 1 on British debut.

Form: 4128-53

(4)

Hamish⁴¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 117| D

4/1

Classy and highly likeable sort who has won his last four outings, including the John Porter Stakes at Newbury 41 days ago. Will give his all but he's yet to score at the top level and would need the ground to be more testing to be seen to maximum effect.

Form: 2/1111-1

(3)

Luxembourg⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 120

9/4

High-class horse with 4 Group 1 wins to his name. Underwhelming performance in Dubai last time and this is his first visit to the track, but can't be dismissed given how talented he is.

Form: 2422-40

(2)

Emily Upjohn^h⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: K Shoemark| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 121| CD

7/4

Unlucky in Oaks at 3 yrs. Impressive winning return in this last season before good second in Eclipse. Shaped as if retaining all of her ability when unlucky in the Sheema Classic at Meydan a couple of months ago and is the one they all have to beat.

Form: 61/127-5

(1)

Time Lock^p1²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: W Buick| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 112| BF| D

12/1

Smart winner of a French listed race and the Group 3 Princess Royal Stakes at Newmarket last season. Back on track with a respectable return in the Jockey Club Stakes there last time but she has a bit to find with a few of these rivals.

Form: 43117-2

Forecasts

Emily Upjohn (7/4), Luxembourg (9/4), Hamish (4/1), Feed The Flame (6/1), Time Lock (12/1)

EMILY UPJOHN created a big impression when landing this last year and she seemed as good as ever when a never-nearer (met trouble) fifth in the Sheema Classic earlier this year, so she's a straightforward choice to defend her crown. Luxembourg is the obvious danger on form, albeit with more to prove, and Feed The Flame looks an intriguing runner for France.