Moore masterclass as LUXEMBOURG lands Coronation Cup

Aidan O’Brien’s Luxembourg powered home to take the Holland Cooper Coronation Cup under a canny front-running ride from Ryan Moore.
The 9-4 chance was always handily placed in the Group One, which was run at a slow pace in the early stages, as only five lined up for the Epsom showpiece.
Turning for home, the five-year-old was asked to accelerate by his jockey and he was well able to do so, dashing for the line and holding off the chasing Hamish to succeed by a length, as 7-4 favourite Emily Upjohn finished fourth.
O’Brien said: “Ryan controlled everything and at halfway he had everyone where he wanted them. It was an incredible ride.
“Ryan obviously always makes his own mind up, we always talk about different scenarios but once the gates open, he makes his own mind up. Obviously in the big races, he’s incredible.”
Luxembourg has now claimed Group One triumphs at two, three, four and five, but this was a first victory over a mile and a half at the third attempt.
O’Brien added: “We always thought he was a mile-and-a-half horse. We ran him a bit short through the winter because the races were there, but genuinely he gets a mile and a half well.
“When he ran in the Arc, the ground was very soft and other things didn’t work for him, but I’d say he’s made to be a King George horse.
“This year he’s changed into an older horse physically, we think. We probably ran him too short (in first two races of the year) to be fair to him, we asked him to do things that probably wasn’t fair to him. I think the last day we ran him over nine furlongs. Ryan just said he was a lot better than those runs.
“He gets a mile and a half well and he loves fast ground. I think nice ground will be a help to him, too. He’s a great horse to have, I think he will travel plenty. He’s at that age now and has a great mind on him.”
Connections of Hamish were understandably thrilled with their eight-year-old, who is trained by William Haggas for his father, Brian.
“I’m thrilled to bits with him, we could have just done with more rain,” said Maureen Haggas, assistant to her husband..
“Ryan has ridden a brilliant race on the winner, he did what he did on Candleford last week in Ireland - steady, steady, steady then ‘whoosh’ and that doesn’t really sort of suit Hamish, he’s a stayer.
“The ground is important to him and it wasn’t wet enough. I said to William this morning ‘are we doing the right thing?’, but it might not rain for three months and you have to go. The problem is with him, every time he runs you are just terrified it is going to be his last run and he breaks down again. It’s pathetic but he’s like my pet.
“I would be delighted if it rained all summer, he’s in everything, he’s in the King George and he’s in the Hardwicke and the ideal race would probably be the Irish St Leger. We missed York and Chester because of the ground and we missed the Irish St Leger last year because of the ground being too fast. Good to soft is the fastest it can be and ideally softer.
“He’s a bloody star and I’m thrilled to bits with him.”
Of beaten favourite Emily Upjohn, John Gosden said: “Obviously it was a steady pace, she’s a mile-and-a-half filly and wants a good pace.
“We’re happy and I did warn everyone before that this race would bring her on. She’s only run twice in the last year, and at home her work has been somewhat idle and this race will bring her on a bundle.
“We’ll look at something like the Hardwicke at Ascot, but she needs racing now and that will bring her on a lot.”
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[@Grudeman408]

Delighted to see Luxembourg win, hes always been a lovely horse, he definitely stayed especially with the stiff uphill start. He looked better than ever 👍

[@gaelsomerville5163]

Nice to see Luxembourg running well.

[@robertguildford]

An easy race to win for Moore.Luxembourg giving 9lb in the Irish Champion Stakes 2023 to Auguste Rodin beaten 1/2 length after beeing used as the pacemaker. I'm glad to see the horse get the recognition he deserves.

[@anotherblonde]

Full horse by Camelot, uncomplicated ride with no extra headgear or special bit, makes all to win well on good to soft ground.

[@PaulGeczi]

Ryan moore at his best . Ballydoyle has had a nightmare start to the flat so this will be a boost for them . Cmon city of Troy

[@AnthonyMcDonagh-cv9gv]

This is a good horse,no matter what the few begrudgers here say.Has now won group ones at 2,3 ,4 and5.Some stat.

[@WolfeTone66]

Luxembourg is a really good horse & seems to be still improving. Plenty more good races to be won with him.

[@DexterDenny]

What a master class from the master himself....RYAN Moore

[@jackitcovitz1816]

Then you watch the Oaks 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jackitcovitz1816]

An idiot. Sacked. Frankie laughing from the beginning

[@gerrymcguire7382]

Think Moore would be embarrassed at all this guff. Makes all in a five horse race where the favourite doesn’t turn up,beats old Hamish who’s terrific but hardly group one. By the way I like Ryan and backed the winner. Roll on City of Troy 🤞

[@Aditiyan]

Absolutely marvellous

[@James-b7p2k]

I had hammish thought the lace would collapse up from we luxberg

[@dadli3743]

Go on, Ryan. Weldone team Ballydoyle.

[@jarvsie]

Now listen, we're all delighted that Ryan is so happy. The lads will be delightful too, and happy that they laid YlangYlang on Betfair.

[@goldenboots507]

Everytime ryan moore wins a race, its a masterclass.

[@Im_not-the_father]

Exactly🤑💰 he produces nothing but a masterclass

[@jackitcovitz1816]

The oaks for a laugh

[@frankelforever14]

Oops somebody was a bit premature......

[@Zarkava8]

Masterclass from Moore on Ylang Ylang. 😂😂😂

[@Im_not-the_father]

@@Zarkava8 bro chill Ylang Ylang has got bigger fish to fry🥱😌

[@janetmarshall7171]

Now Aidan Is Coming Back This Way With Ryan And Luxembourg!!

[@suemaher5282]

Moore dictated the whole race tactically brilliant. What a ride he gave Luxembourg. Hamish proved he is Group 1 class he ran a terrific race at 8 yrs old.

[@jackitcovitz1816]

Watch him in the Oaks 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@DwayndibbVids]

@@suemaher5282 To be fair she ran better than the Kings filly

[@suemaher5282]

@@DwayndibbVids She did another who didn't act at Epsom

[@DwayndibbVids]

@@suemaher5282 Of course Ylang was favourite so 6th looks bad. But its not really. There is lots more big races for her to atleast get top 3. You know in a smaller field.

[@Rebeljustforkicks]

​@@suemaher5282Her stride was too short for the undulations of Epsom. She will be back to her best on flatter tracks like Ascot.

[@チョロちゃん-i7w]

ルクセンブルク🐴

[@neermalahdewkurun9285]

Wat a ride the best

[@jarvsie]

As good as his ride on Ylang Ylang

[@frankryan782]

Obviously Ryan Moore had more to do with winning than the horse but he stacked them up like turkey's at the top of the hill and then kicked when he wanted. . If you're going to sit in behind off a slow pace you can't expect a riding fee 😮

[@Porkchopexpress12345]

What a master class by ryan moore..

[@dinahlabouchere9532]

Really excellent

[@patrickhughes2210]

Wtf u talking about

[@ColinCorbin-sg7su]

I was on the franch snail at the back what was he waiting for can anybody tell me got boat money back home I suppose 😁😁😁😁

[@JPwhoknows]

Brilliant in the oaks🤣🤣

[@Niccolò-v4x]

Beutiful race

[@JPwhoknows]

If anyone backed Emily Upjohn you need to stop gambling.

[@nightowl7459]

Couldn't agree more, she's one of the most unreliable mares in training.

[@JPwhoknows]

@@nightowl7459 exactly. Never know what you’ll get with her

[@nightowl7459]

@@JPwhoknows True, she just puts it in when she wants to.

[@jackitcovitz1816]

@@nightowl7459 You forgot to mention Shoemark This guy needs to be sacked He’s an idiot 😂

[@frankelforever14]

Rumours are she was seen in deep conversation with Auguste in Dubai and he told her it's ok to throw in the towel whenever she wants as it won't make any difference to the rest of her life anyway 😉.

[@markhancock7527]

Would of won the Derby if he was fit to run in it.

[@peterbushby9009]

Got 9-2 on Luxembourg last night .

[@gozalanmckenna1027]

Moore rode them silly

[@effeo9962]

Indeed, a well-timed ride. Emily Upjohn must be unfit; she was a worthy winner in 2:33 and change last year, after all.

[@jackitcovitz1816]

Was 4/6 Went to 7/4 Betfair knows

[@mickeytheviewmoo]

Looked a bit of a weak affair. Hamish running into 2nd and gaining shows this

[@frankschlanker]

Luxembourg is a better horse than August Rodin. Maybe Ballydoyle will recognise this after this win.

[@Im_not-the_father]

Nothing to see here just Ryan farming in Epsom😂 💰

[@JPwhoknows]

Yeah what about the oaks?🤣🤣

[@frankelforever14]

Martins "friend" sure has gone quiet 🤫

[@Im_not-the_father]

@@JPwhoknows Somebody had their fingers burnt hey JP?👀🤣 more with the salt roller I enjoy trolling

[@Im_not-the_father]

@@frankelforever14 it would seem you always time your moment to crawl out of your hiding hole more perfectly than the God Ryan himself😂😂

[@JPwhoknows]

@@Im_not-the_father not at all?🤣🤣🤣I’m just saying your claiming Ryan farming Epsom yet couldn’t in the oaks could he🤣as if I’d back ylang ylang for the oaks. Biggest lay I’ve seen this year at that price

[@roberthartley6629]

only 5 running in a Group1. Shocking

[@kitip935]

Mostly in Eclipse/International too BTW, you may love to see sprinters G1(but more like a lottery too)

[@ortacreef8557]

The Coronation Cup rarely has more than 5 or 6 runners.

[@DwayndibbVids]

Sure why not add in 3x Group 3 horses then? The truth is Royal Ascot is just around the corner. I'm sure you considered that. The Gold cup in The Curragh last week White Birch was due to run here.

[@martyndavid2094]

And yet in The OAKS as per Aiden/moore normal run of form, the gambled on , cant get beat , best horse in the race etc etc YLANG YLANG gets stuffed

[@Fezzie_Mac]

Taxi for Mr Shoemark!

[@Ynot-ll9zs]

The worst decision the Gosdens could have ever made, Havlin is much more reliable compared to that

[@Chief_Brody]

what are you talking about? He did nothing wrong

[@richardmurrin8573]

@@Chief_Brody he lost ,not only lost but got trashed on the fav, plus his other rides this year have been trash,

[@Chief_Brody]

@richardmurrin8573 the horse just wasn't up to previous form. Absolutely nothing to do with the jockey. Ridiculous take from you

[@tomojay28]

Insane that they think this race proves Luxembourg wants 12 furlongs; he wants nothing to do with 12 furlongs in a truly run race (see the Arc & King George); he caught a paceless 5-horse field made up of an inconsistent mare that should have been retired last year, a couple of Group 3 horses, & a French colt that did not improve from 3 to 4; chuck the front-running tactics, drop him back to 10 furlongs where he excels from mid-field & then try to pull a Highland Reel back up to 12 furlongs on the front end in the US for the BC Turf; it's not that complicated.

[@stallion3997]

Good ride my backside, luxonburgh was tipped as derby winner, he got to the front and that was it, nothing good about that. Ryan Moore average punk jockey without coolmore….confirmed

[@flat3649]

i think Hamish should have won, he wake up too lately

[@KaozZapp79]

Anyone Serpentine? Khalif Ahsaad? Amrghon Na'aBhienne?

[@robertsimpson4913]

Another easy win for Moore. It seems the other jockeys are scared to contest him when in the lead. £254k for the winner in this ridiculous 5 horse race, it’s a nonsense.

[@Eddie36144]

And your solution? Adjust the winnings based on size of the field and past performance of the participants? Let's not bother staging the Olympics either.

[@duanedurkan3565]

It beat Hamish, a group 2 horse by a length or so. I don't know why anyone would consider this ride to be anything to get excited about. Emily Upjohn shouldn't have been on the track. She wasn't fit at all, and the French horse is probably better suited to shorter. It was the handiest group One of all time. Luxembourg isn't top class. He won because there was literally nothing in the race.

[@davidfoster2006]

No Arc winner in this field.

[@frankelforever14]

Hasn't been one this century so not really much of a guide to the Arc it seems.

[@DwayndibbVids]

@@frankelforever14 Could be the race ran in different directions. Luxembourg didn't usually go well in the soft either. Continuous looks their best Arc horse

[@frankelforever14]

@@DwayndibbVids yes possibly or the track itself as derby winners don't have a great arc record either.

[@DwayndibbVids]

@@frankelforever14 I know people like to slag Derby winners off they not good enough. But the Arc isnt just tough competition its the track. Bloody Enable was incredible there and Detorri. Who knows can be tracks, horses and jockeys. Tricky business this or we would all be rich

[@duanedurkan3565]

Instead of embracing trainers and jockey who have no respect for the punters, it would serve people better to highlight the corruption in racing. 3.25 at Carlise today, W Storey fixed the race with a horse with no form. Beating a favourite who ran fairly. Edgewater Drive was dogged 3 times in a row and then has a double handful when it suits. 7.00 County Down. Cornahilt soldier won easy with limited form after getting backed heavily. Pure fix. The first race at Tramore the fav drifted from 11/10 to 11/4 and won easy. Clear evidence of bookie fiddling. Finally the ride by Jodie in the last at Tramore was scary bad. They're the real talking points but why not keep talking about Moore beating group 2 and unfit horse's by a length and its the ride of the century

[@lean2281]

How is a fav drifting from 11/10 to 11/4 and winning fixed ? The betting prices are controlled by the exchanges and the people. Not the bookies

[@DoghouseRiley260]

The Coronation Cup shouldn't be a Group 1. It is never a good race 👎

[@K4N0M4H1]

true

[@kitip935]

Cracksman、Ghaiyyath、Hukum and so on：And we took that personally

[@Niccolò-v4x]

What?!!!

[@smallsmalls3889]

How about his crap race in the Oaks on the Fav.

[@MI-nw8uo]

Here we go again with the over the top headlines about moore....where are the same accolades for Pierre-louis Jamin? far better ride in a more competitive race....moore was given an easy lead in a 5 runner race, the fav wasn't expected to win and the rest where below the class required. NAUSEATING.