The Group 2 Coventry Stakes is race two of Royal Ascot 2026. It is also the first contest confined to juveniles, being won last year by subsequent Irish 2000 Guineas and Breeders’ Cup hero Gstaad.

Aidan O’Brien holds a strong hand once again. He has every chance of winning the race for the third time in four years, but GG tipster Joe Napier fancies a fellow Irish raider for another O’Brien to go well.

2026 Coventry Stakes Runners

Aidan O’Brien has the first two in the market. The Ballydoyle master has won two of the last three runnings, including with Gstaad last year and it is interesting that Ryan Moore has opted for maiden winner Confucius over Group 3 scorer Great Barrier Reef. It may be that O’Brien has tremendous strength in depth here, but Confucius is miles too skinny on achievements, while it has to be a negative that Great Barrier Reef is not the stable number one.

Dangers should abound given the quantity of opposition. On form, Night In Vegas leads the way. Two form two for Eve Johnson Houghton, he has won convincingly on both starts, and his success over track and trip reads well. Cut A Dash was also dominant at York, though favoured by the draw, while Wathnan Racing pair Royal Heritage and Ruler’s Pride could easily offer more. Neither quite received a sufficient test on debut to warrant backing.

Aidan’s son Donnacha may have a chance further down the betting with High King. The son of 2018 Coventry winner Calyx was nowhere on debut before taking off at Fairyhouse to win well. That was a performance of real quality in the way he travelled and saw the race out, while the form has been boosted.

Adaay Of Scarlett also has claims, his novice win at Ascot coming against useful rivals. He should step forward for his Listed second at Sandown over this trip. James Ferguson’s God Given Talent, Archie Watson’s Siouxperb, for a yard who won this recently with Bradsell, and livewire outsider Easy Answer can also go well.

2026 Coventry Stakes Racecard

15:05 Ascot

Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

Going Good To Firm
Distance 0m 6f 0y
Class Class 1
Race Type Flat Turf
Surface Turf
Runners 21
Win Time 1m 13s

1st 10 (3) 4 tips

Great Barrier Reef OUR TIP W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

6/1 (Won)

J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien

OR: — RPR: — Form: 11

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2nd 1 (15)

Adaay Of Scarlett W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

40/1

J: Billy Loughnane T: Hugo Palmer

OR: — RPR: — Form: 112

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3rd 16 (10) 4 tips

Royal Heritage W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

12/1

J: James Doyle T: Hamad Al Jehani

OR: — RPR: — Form: 1

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4th 6 (19) 1 tip

Cut A Dash W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

12/1

J: Sean Levey T: Richard Hannon

OR: — RPR: — Form: 1

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5th 15 (21) 2 tips

Night In Vegas W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

9/1

J: Charles Bishop T: Eve Johnson Houghton

OR: — RPR: — Form: 11

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6th 5 (20) 2 tips

Confucius W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

2/1F

J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien

OR: — RPR: — Form: 21

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7th 8 (18)

Final Objective W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

125/1

J: Faleh Bughenaim T: Hamad Al Jehani

OR: — RPR: — Form: 2

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8th 14 (14)

Mrair W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

18/1

J: Oisin Murphy T: George Scott

OR: — RPR: — Form: 21

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9th 12 (22)

Jaan Ki Tukri W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

125/1

J: Rossa Ryan T: Clive Cox

OR: — RPR: — Form: 322

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10th 13 (12)

Kamaal W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

200/1

J: Cieren Fallon T: Jack Jones

OR: — RPR: — Form: 5

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11th 4 (9)

Cilician W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Gelding

66/1

J: Joe Leavy T: Brian Meehan

OR: — RPR: — Form: 2

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12th 22 (1)

Treasurer W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

150/1

J: Rowan Scott T: Charlie Fellowes

OR: — RPR: — Form: 4

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13th 11 (13)

High King W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

50/1

J: Gavin Ryan T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

OR: — RPR: — Form: 01

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14th 20 (11)

The Harv W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

50/1

J: Colin Keane T: M D O’Callaghan

OR: — RPR: — Form: 1

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15th 7 (7)

Easy Answer W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

100/1

J: Cristian Demuro T: Michael Bell

OR: — RPR: — Form: 3

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16th 21 (16)

The Scallionator W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

80/1

J: Wesley Joyce T: Michael Mulvany

OR: — RPR: — Form: 421

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17th 17 (17)

Rulers Pride W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

13/2

J: James McDonald T: K R Burke

OR: — RPR: — Form: 1

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18th 18 (6) 2 tips

Siouxperb W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

12/1

J: Hector Crouch T: Archie Watson

OR: — RPR: — Form: 1

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19th 9 (8)

God Given Talent W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

25/1

J: William Buick T: James Ferguson

OR: — RPR: — Form: 1

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20th 3 (4)

Bull Shark W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

100/1

J: David Egan T: Robson De Aguiar

OR: — RPR: — Form: 3332

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21st 19 (5)

The Ginger Kid W: 9st 3lb Age: 2 yo Colt

22/1

J: Kieran Shoemark T: Ed Walker

OR: — RPR: — Form: 01

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Non-runners

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+o+e Betting Returns

	Payout
Exacta	£222.90
Straight Forecast	£240.75
Tricast	£2838.96
Trifecta	£2471.80

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Coventry Stakes Trends 2026

With little form to go on in the Coventry Stakes, here are some trends which can guide you towards the winner.

Five of the last ten favourites have won the race – Aidan O’Brien is responsible for four of those
O’Brien has won two of the last three runnings too
Four of the other five winners went off at 11/1 or bigger, including 80/1 and 150/1 shots
Six of the last nine winners have emerged from the lowest ten stalls

2026 Coventry Stakes Tips

Great Barrier Reef has the form in the book, but Ryan Moore’s decision to partner Confucius may speak volumes. However, for all Aidan O’Brien dominates the recent history of this race, and won it last year, Moore’s choice may also suggest a slight vulnerability among the Ballydoyle team. Similarly, there is almost always value in this race, with the first four home in 2024 priced at 40/1 or bigger, while there were 80/1 and 66/1 shots in the places last season. High King looks an outsider who could spring in the market. Trained by Aidan’s son Donnacha, he took a big leap forward from his debut to win at Fairyhouse. That form looked solid at the time and has received a healthy boost. Adaay Of Scarlett can also run well now upped to 6f and he has also won already at Ascot.

High King

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Result

13th 50/1

Adaay Of Scarlett

J: James Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

Confucius

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Result

6th 2/1F

Great Barrier Reef

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Result

1st 6/1

FAQ

When and where is the Coventry Stakes?

The Coventry Stakes will take place at Ascot racecourse on Tuesday 16 June, 2026 at 3.05pm.

How can I watch the Coventry Stakes on Tuesday?

The Coventry Stakes is live on ITV Racing at 3.05pm on Tuesday.

When were the Coventry Stakes tips published?

The tips for the Coventry Stakes were published at 3.30pm on Monday 15 June.

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