Fortune hits jackpot

Ballydoyle got the Classic weekend off to a perfect start when Soldier Of Fortune (9-4) landed the Juddmonte Coronation Cup.

Last year’s Irish Derby winner had the assistance of two pacemakers and after Song Of Hiawatha dropped away, Ormonde Stakes winner Macarthur made a bid for home.

Hot favourite Getaway moved up to challenge but as Soldier Of Fortune quickened for Johnny Murtagh, the 5-4 market leader had nowhere to go.

However, the French challenger was starting to tread water anyway and it was Mick Channon’s Youmzain who flew from the clouds to claim second, three-quarters of a length away, with Macarthur third and Papal Bull fourth.