The G1 Investec Coronation Cup, run on Epsom Derby Day since 2012 will revert back to its previous slot and will take place this year on Friday June 2. As a result of the change, the G3 Diomed S. will swap places with the Coronation Cup and will take place on Derby Day instead. Andrew Cooper, head of racing and clerk of the course at Epsom Downs, said, “Between 1997 and 2011 the Investec Coronation Cup was run on the Friday, and was moved to the Saturday in 2012 as part of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in that year. We believe the reversion of this historic Group One race to the Friday gives a significant boost to the race programme on that day, whilst the Investec Derby stands head and shoulders above all other races on the Saturday.” Last year's renewal was won by Postponed (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), the Roger Varian trained colt proving four and a half lengths too good on the day for subsequent G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Found (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}).
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