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Coronation Cup Stakes Picks – Horse Racing Odds, Betting Preview, and Saratoga Predictions (Jul 18)
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- When: Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 4:29 PM ET
- Where: Saratoga, New York
- How to Watch: FanDuel TV
The summer meet at Saratoga continues this weekend, with an eleven-race card set for Saturday, July 18. The second of the graded races on the card comes in the form of the G3 Coronation Cup Stakes, which will be run over a rapid 5 ½ furlongs. You can find our predictions and Saratoga picks here.
Coronation Cup Stakes Odds
| Horse (Draw) | Odds |
|---|---|
| Quiet Street (1) | +800 |
| Cy Fair (2) | -200 |
| Sapphire Beach (3) | +250 |
| Cadenza (4) | +800 |
| Hark Theangelissing (5) | +1200 |
| Snow Face Princess (6) | +1500 |
Latest odds taken from an Offshore Sportsbook. BetOnline markets open on the day of the race.
Race Information & Records
| Stat | Information |
|---|---|
| Race Distance | 5 ½ Furlongs |
| Purse | $225,000 |
| Most Successful Trainer | Brad Cox (2) |
| Most Successful Jockey | Luis Saez (3) |
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Coronation Cup Stakes: Recent Winners
- 2025– Italian Soiree (Luis Saez/John Terranova)
- 2024– Twirling Queen (Luis Saez/Jose D’Angelo)
- 2023– Unified Alliance (Javier Castellano/Thomas Morley)
- 2022– Empress Tigress (John Velazquez/Jonathan Thomas)
- 2021– Goin’ Good (Tyler Gaffalione/Brad Cox)
Coronation Cup Stakes: Betting Preview
The second of the graded stakes races on the Saratoga card this Saturday comes in the form of the G3 Coronation Cup Stakes. A rapid 5 ½ furlongs will be covered by the field on the turf, with a field of six runners set to take their positions.
Cy Fair looks like the obvious win contender for the George Weaver yard. The three-year-old was an excellent winner of last year’s G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, and she has since followed up that memorable success with a stylish win in the G3 Mamzelle.
George Arnold’s Sapphire Beach could be the most interesting alternative this weekend. The three-year-old has made quick progress for the team this season, and showed that there is plenty still to come with her finishing effort last time when second in the G3 Limestone.
William Mott is represented by Quiet Street in the Coronation Cup Stakes on Saturday. However, it could be easy to overlook the filly. She was behind Sapphire Beach when eighth in the G3 Limestone, and has also been well beaten in the G2 Wonder Again and Memories of Silver Stakes.
Brad Cox’s excellent record in the race should be respected, as he chases a third win in the Coronation Cup Stakes on Saturday. Therefore, Cadenza should be competitive. She is closely matched with most rivals on ratings, and confidence will be high after landing the Take The A Train Stakes in May and claiming third in the G3 Soaring Softly.
Coronation Cup Stakes Picks
Cy Fair will be a short price to win the Coronation Cup Stakes for good reason this weekend. She is one of the most exciting turf sprinters in the U.S., and it is hard to overlook her proven form at the highest level in this field.
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Saratoga Picks for July 18
| Race | Pick |
|---|---|
| Race 1- Maiden Special Weight | Powerline |
| Race 2- Claiming | Spoiler |
| Race 3- Starter Allowance | Come Full Circle |
| Race 4- Allowance Optional Claiming | Dhabab |
| Race 5- G1 Diana Stakes | SEE HERE |
| Race 6- Allowance | Caido Candy |
| Race 7- Maiden Special Weight | Have Hope |
| Race 8- G3 Coronation Cup Stakes | See Above |
| Race 9- Maiden Special Weight | Stimulate |
| Race 10- Allowance Optional Claiming | Annexperience |
| Race 11- Allowance Optional Claiming | Jack and Jim |
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