Rhythm gives rivals the blues

RUSSIAN RHYTHM achieved a feat that has proved beyond every top-class filly who has attempted it since 1979 by adding yesterday's Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot to last month's Sagitta 1000 Guineas success.

The 4-7 favourite produced a scintillating performance under champion jockey Kieren Fallon to emulate One In A Million in beating market rival Soviet Song by a cosy length and a half, with Mail The Desert a further three lengths back in third.

The result was a huge relief for connections of the Kingmambo filly.