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title: "Billesdon Brook trainer leaning towards Coronation Stakes entry"
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published: "2018-05-25T13:10:46Z"
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# Billesdon Brook trainer leaning towards Coronation Stakes entry

Richard Hannon, trainer of the supremely talented Billesdon Brook, is reportedly [erring in favour](https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/brook-likely-for-coronation-stakes/148085) of entering the filly in the Coronation Stakes, instead of the Prix de Diane.

Billesdon Brook was a 66/1 outside shot winner of the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket earlier this month, and Hannon is now faced with a decision as to how best progress from this position.

![Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readhorseracing.com/readhorseracing/2018/05/955318618.jpg)

The Marlborough-based trainer said:

> The only decision that was made was not to go for the Irish Guineas. The Coronation and the Prix de Diane – it is between the two of them.

> Do I think she will get a mile and a quarter \[Prix de Diane\]? It is in her pedigree, she is very easy and there is a chance she might get it. It is a toss up between the two races and we will sit down with the owners and decide.

Hannon then revealed his ideal scenario was for the three-year-old to run in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot:

> She is in great form and that is the important thing. Personally, my preference is the Coronation, but I’d be very happy to have a runner with a good chance in the Diane.

![Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readhorseracing.com/readhorseracing/2018/05/809319274.jpg)

Billesdon Brook is enjoying a very strong second year in racing, after a first campaign that saw her clinch three wins in what was a profound arrival on the flat-racing scene.

A Classic victory later, and Billesdon Brook has become one of the most talked about horses in racing.