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Emily Upjohn is favourite for the Coronation Cup

Rivals plot downfall of Emily Upjohn in Coronation Cup

With a proven liking for Epsom and a solid return under her belt already this season, Emily Upjohn is fully expected to put up a staunch defence of her Holland Cooper Coronation Cup crown on Friday.

Racing • 30 May 24

Paddington ran out an impressive winner of the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot on his most recent outing

O'Brien: Paddington thriving ahead of Eclipse bid

Paddington's wellbeing is what prompted trainer Aidan O'Brien to divert from the original plan and target the dual Group One-winning colt at the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

Racing • 07 Jul 23

Paddington will be looking to make it five from five this season

Paddington and Emily Upjohn set for Coral-Eclipse clash

Paddington and Emily Upjohn remain on course for a mouthwatering clash at Sandown on Saturday with the pair among just four runners declared for the Coral-Eclipse

Racing • 06 Jul 23

Paddington winning the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

Tabor relishing Paddington vs Emily Upjohn in Eclipse

Part-owner Michael Tabor is anticipating a "fascinating duel" should Paddington take on Emily Upjohn in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse at Sandown.

Racing • 05 Jul 23

Royal Ascot winner Paddington has come in for strong support for Sandown's Group One contest

Just six horses remain in the reckoning for the Eclipse

Emily Upjohn and Paddington feature among a small but select field of six horses still in contention for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown on Saturday.

Racing • 03 Jul 23

Emily Upjohn was an impressive winner of the Coronation Cup last time out

Buick to step in for Dettori on Emily Upjohn in Eclipse

William Buick is to replace suspended Frankie Dettori on Emily Upjohn in next weekend's Coral-Eclipse, after partnering the John and Thady Gosden-trained filly in a piece of work at Newmarket on Saturday morning.

Racing • 01 Jul 23

Frankie Dettori partnering Emily Upjohn to win the Coronation Cup

Dettori hit with ban, misses Eclipse ride on favourite

Frankie Dettori will miss the ride on Coral-Eclipse favourite Emily Upjohn after being handed a nine-day careless riding ban by the stewards on a frustrating first day at Royal Ascot.

Racing • 21 Jun 23

Emily Upjohn left a mark on her return to Epsom

Emily Upjohn impresses in landing Coronation Cup

Emily Upjohn cruised to victory under Frankie Dettori in the Dahlbury Coronation Cup at Epsom.

Racing • 02 Jun 23

Richard Kingscote rides Bay Bridge to victory in the Champion Stakes

Bay Bridge upsets retiring Baaeed in Champion Stakes

Baaeed was sensationally beaten for the first time on his final career start, as Bay Bridge caused an upset in the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot.

Racing • 15 Oct 22

Emily Upjohn (l) was just touched off by Ryan Moore riding Tuesday (blue) in the Epsom Oaks

Tuesday an absentee as Emily Upjohn faces seven in Oaks

Emily Upjohn will take on seven rivals in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh on Saturday but her Epsom conqueror Tuesday is not among them.

Racing • 14 Jul 22

Emily Upjohn (far side) came up just short in the Oaks at Epsom

Updated Dettori set to partner Gosden stars

John Gosden has revealed Frankie Dettori will be aboard both Inspiral and Emily Upjohn in their next outings, with the post-Royal Ascot "sabbatical" between the trainer and jockey appearing to be over.

Racing • 05 Jul 22

Emily Upjohn came up just short in a sprint finish to the Oaks at Epsom earlier this month

Royal Ascot: Emily Upjohn to skip Ribblesdale Stakes

Emily Upjohn will not run in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday, trainer John Gosden has announced.

Racing • 13 Jun 22

Ryan Moore riding Tuesday (near side) just edged out Frankie Dettori and Emily Upjohn

Birthday girl Tuesday snatches dramatic Oaks

Aidan O'Brien landed a record-breaking 41st British Classic as Tuesday (13-2) edged out favourite Emily Upjohn in a thrilling finish to the Cazoo Oaks at Epsom.

Racing • 04 Jun 22

Frankie Dettori aboard Emily Upjohn during a recent gallop at Epsom

Emily Upjohn well placed to claim Oaks for Gosden

Red-hot favourite Emily Upjohn is the star name among 11 fillies declared for the Oaks at Epsom.

Racing • 01 Jun 22

Emily Upjohn