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Precise Wins Coronation Stakes, Moore Claims 98th Ascot Win

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Precise, the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner, clinched the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, edging out Touleen by one‑and‑a‑half lengths. Aidan O’Brien’s filly moved from a slow start to take the lead a furlong and a half from the finish, while True Love finished third.

Ryan Moore guided Precise through a tight race, keeping her out of trouble and steering her to the rail. O’Brien praised the jockey’s effort, noting he had to move early due to a wide path. The filly’s performance confirms her stamina for a mile and beyond, setting up future classics.

Moore’s win on Precise marked his sixth victory that day, bringing his Royal Ascot count to 98, just two shy of a century. He also secured a neck win on Causeway in the King Edward VII Stakes, while Venetian Sun’s victory in the Commonwealth Cup celebrated Clifford Lee’s return after a serious accident.

With Precise’s triumph, O’Brien cements his dominance at Ascot, while Moore’s tally underscores his status as a leading jockey. The day also highlighted resilience, from Lee’s comeback to the filly’s emergence as a mile‑capable stayer, setting the stage for the remaining classics.