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Coral Marathon (Listed Race) (Registered As The Esher Stakes)

Sandown · 16:10 · Friday, 3 July 2026 · 2m50y · Good · Class 1

🤖 AI race preview

Lazy Griff emerges as the most compelling contender, having finished second in the Epsom Derby and shown consistent ability over this distance with a strong run in the C&D Group 3 last month, where he finished ahead of three of today’s rivals and maintained a high RPR of 125 despite a 128lb weight. His recent form includes a third-place finish at Sandown on good ground, where he rallied effectively in the final furlong, and a solid performance at the Curragh, suggesting he can hold his own in the closing stages. Paradias presents a notable danger with a solid record over shorter trips and a consistent headway, though his May run at Sandown saw him fade in the final furlong despite a strong start, and Duke of Oxford, despite his eight AW wins, has struggled on turf and failed to beat a rival in a Group 3 over this course, making him a harder-to-justify option. Lady Vivian, though showing promise in a recent run at Baden-Baden, faded under pressure and lacks recent form on this ground, while Furthur’s recent performances have seen him weaken over the final furlongs, indicating a potential liability in a race with a strong early tempo.

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🏁 Result

1Lazy Griff (GER) Billy Loughnane1.57
2Lady Vivian (IRE) Hector Crouch13
3Paradias (GER) Rossa Ryan4.33
4Furthur (IRE) James Doyle7.00

Settled from official results.