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Compare odds and get the latest betting tips for the Ascot Coventry Stakes. The Coventry Stakes is a Group 2 race run at Royal Ascot in June.
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First run in 1890, the Coventry Stakes is the most valuable race for juveniles at Royal Ascot. It is the term’s first high-class contest for two-year-olds, often producing a stepping stone to Group 1 level later in the season. Southern-based challengers often start in a Newmarket or Newbury maiden/novice whilst York is a good route for a Northern contender.
Below, you will find all the information you need to bet on the Coventry Stakes. Our proven tipsters will provide their top picks the day before the race. You can also gain key insights on the runners and riders through our Coventry Stakes racecard and read our essential betting trends to help you find a winner.
Coventry Stakes Racecard
Coventry Stakes (Group 2)
CONFUCIUS left a lasting impression on his Curragh debut when denied by the narrowest of margins and built on that promise when easily breaking through at Naas. Given his connections, the son of No Nay Never looks the perfect type for this race and can follow in the hoofprints of Caravaggio, Arizona, River Tiber and Gstaad, with Ballydoyle responsible for four of the last 10 Coventry winners. Also a son of No Nay Never, stable companion Great Barrier Reef is unbeaten in two starts and commands respect, while James Doyle opts to ride Hamilton winner Royal Heritage of the Wathnan trio and he could be one for the each-way players. Cut A Dash and Siouxperb are just a couple more to consider.
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Coventry Stakes Overview
The Coventry Stakes is a Group 2 flat race that takes place at Royal Ascot every year. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs at Ascot Racecourse. Horses aged two years old are eligible to enter the race.
The race was first established in 1890 and was named in honour of the 9th Earl of Coventry, who was Master of the Buckhounds at the time. The Coventry Stakes was initially given Group 3 status when the current race tier system was introduced back in 1971. It was upgraded to a Group 2 in 2004.
Sir Gordon Richards holds the record for the most wins for a jockey in the Coventry Stakes. His 9 wins came between Manitoba in 1932 and King’s Bench in 1951. The most successful trainer in the history of this race is Aidan O’Brien. The Irish trainer has picked up 10 wins in total with the first being Harbour Master in 1997 and the most recent being River Tiber in 2023.
All Royal Ascot Races
13.30 – Queen Anne Stakes
14.10 – Coventry Stakes
14.50 – King’s Stand Stakes
15.10 – St James’s Palace Stakes
15.40 – Ascot Stakes
16.10 – Wolferton Stakes
16.50 – Copper Horse Stakes Handicap
14.30 – Queen Mary Stakes
15.05 – Kensington Palace Stakes
15.45 – Duke Of Cambridge Stakes
16.25 – Prince Of Wales’s Stakes
17.05 – Royal Hunt Cup
17.40 – Queen’s Vase
18.15 – Windsor Castle Stakes
14.30 – Norfolk Stakes
15.05 – King George V Stakes
15.45 – Ribblesdale Stakes
16.25 – Ascot Gold Cup
17.05 – Britannia Stakes
17.40 – Hampton Court Stakes
18.15 – Buckingham Palace Stakes
14.30 – Albany Stakes
15.05 – Commonwealth Cup
15.45 – Coronation Stakes
16.25 – Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
17.05 – Sandringham Stakes
17.40 – King Edward VII Stakes
18.15 – Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes
14.30 – Chesham Stakes
15.05 – Hardwicke Stakes
15.45 – Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
16.25 – Jersey Stakes
17.05 – Wokingham Stakes
17.40 – Golden Gates Stakes
18.15 – Queen Alexandra Stakes
Coventry Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics
- 11 of the last 12 winners experienced victory in their most recent race before the Coventry Stakes.
- 8 of the previous 12 winning horses had at least one run at 7 furlongs before running in this race.
- 11 of the last 12 winners enjoyed at least one win that season before the Coventry Stakes.
Coventry Stakes Previous Winners
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Coventry Stakes FAQ
Who won the Coventry Stakes 2023?
The 2023 edition of the Coventry Stakes was won by River Tiber. Ryan Moore was the winning jockey on the horse and Aidan O’Brien was the victorious trainer.
Where is the Coventry Stakes?
The Coventry Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Where can I watch the Coventry Stakes?
The Coventry Stakes is available live on ITV1 and via Sky Sports Racing. Many bookmakers also offer a free live horse racing streaming service that allows customers to watch the race after placing their bets.
What is the prize money for the Coventry Stakes?
The total prize pool for the Coventry Stakes in 2024 is £175,000. The horse that finished in first place in the Coventry Stakes in 2023 received £85,065 in prize money.
When is the Coventry Stakes?
The 2024 Coventry Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 1 with a 15:05 UK time start.
How many horses race in the Coventry Stakes?
20 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.
