Coronation Cup
Ghaiyyath takes the crown
Ghaiyyath, ridden by jockey William Buick, claimed Group One gold in the Hurworth Bloodstock Coronation Cup at Newmarket yesterday. The five-year-old horse made every yard of the running to see off 'Van Dyck' and take the coveted crown.
The Coronation Cup is a prestigious race in the British flat racing calendar, first run in 1902. It is open to horses aged four years or older and is run over a distance of one mile and four furlongs.
A thrilling victory
Ghaiyyath's victory in the Coronation Cup was a thrilling one, with the horse putting in a dominant performance from the outset. Buick kept the horse in front throughout the race, with 'Van Dyck' making a late charge but ultimately falling short.
The win was a deserved one for Ghaiyyath, who has been in excellent form this season. The horse had previously won the Dubai Millennium Stakes and the Coronation Stakes, and is now firmly established as one of the leading contenders in the flat racing world.
Overall, the Coronation Cup was a fantastic race that showcased the very best of British flat racing. Ghaiyyath's victory was a fitting end to a thrilling day of action, and will no doubt live long in the memory of racing fans around the world.