Epsom to honour St Nick This year's Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom will be run in commemoration of three-time winner St Nicholas Abbey. Aidan O'Brien's multiple Group One winner won the Coronation Cup twice under the trainer's son Joseph and once in the hands of Ryan Moore, but sadly passed away earlier this year following a lengthy battle with injury and subsequent complications. St Nicholas Abbey is the most successful horse in the history of a race first run in 1902 and Epsom's head of racing and clerk of the course Andrew Cooper feels it is a fitting tribute to run the race in his honour. Cooper said: "In completing the unique achievement of winning three consecutive Investec Coronation Cups, St Nicholas Abbey left an indelible impression on all of us at Epsom. "We followed his brave fight to recover from serious injury with keen interest and with our fingers crossed. "We are grateful to Coolmore for allowing us to honour this magnificent racehorse at this year's Investec Derby Festival." The race will be titled the Investec Coronation Cup (In commemoration of St Nicholas Abbey).
