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Great Barrier Reef shows class and guts in Coventry success

By Racing TV

Last Updated: Tue 16 Jun 2026

Great Barrier Reef maintained his unbeaten run as Aidan O’Brien took a step closer to a century of Royal Ascot wins with victory in the Coventry Stakes.

Jaan Ki Tukri set the early pace on the near side, being stalked by the O’Brien-trained Confucius (2-1 favourite) as the race began to take shape.

But Wayne Lordan had Great Barrier Reef (6-1) prominent throughout and came down the centre of the track to take it up with a furlong to go, showing plenty of guts to keep his head in front and come home half a length clear of Adaay Of Scarlett.

The win moved O’Brien to 97 Royal meeting winners after a 12th success in this race.

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