The CORAL CUP Handicap Hurdle

[Moby123]

Ballyadam 148

[Saxon Warrior]

Big Fish = Moby123?

Not a big stretch for Forum Members is it? - seriously

Of course you can believe him if you want to.

He would like that very much.

You lost Spectre posting for most of this year, partly because of him.

How many more of us do you want to stop posting?

[charlie]

Added Iroko @ 23's.

[charlie]

2.50pm Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) 2m 5f

Horse Age Weight Rating Owner Trainer

Zanahiyr (IRE) 6 12 0 157 Bective Stud Gordon Elliott

Winter Fog (IRE) 9 11 9 152 The Triple Lock Partnership W. P. Mullins

Saint Sam (FR) 6 11 9 152 Mr Edward J. Ware W. P. Mullins

Fil Dor (FR) 5 11 8 151 Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott

Sporting John (IRE) 8 11 8 151 Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs

Haut En Couleurs (FR) 6 11 8 151 Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins

Brewin'upastorm (IRE) 10 11 7 150 Mrs Barbara Hester Olly Murphy

Brandy Love (IRE) 7 11 6 149 Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins

Ballyadam (IRE) 8 11 5 148 Cheveley Park Stud Henry de Bromhead

Run For Oscar (IRE) 8 11 4 147 Top Of The Hill Syndicate Charles Byrnes

Scaramanga (IRE) 8 11 4 147 Mr Malcolm C. Denmark W. P. Mullins

Red Risk (FR) 8 11 4 147 Middleham Park Racing XLIV & A&J Ryan Paul Nicholls

Beacon Edge (IRE) 9 11 4 147 Gigginstown House Stud Noel Meade

Call Me Lord (FR) 10 11 3 146 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson

Felix Desjy (FR) 10 11 2 145 Mr A. Dunlop Gordon Elliott

Might I (IRE) 7 11 2 145 Brian & Sandy Lambert Harry Fry

Theatre Glory (IRE) 6 11 2 145 Canter Banter Racing 2 Nicky Henderson

Call Me Lyreen (IRE) 7 11 2 145 Lyreen Syndicate Gordon Elliott

Icare Allen (FR) 5 11 2 145 Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins

Grand Roi (FR) 7 11 1 144 Bective Stud Gordon Elliott

Cilaos Emery (FR) 11 11 1 144 The Has Been's Sophie Leech

Metier (IRE) 7 11 0 143 Mr G. C. Stevens Harry Fry

Anna Bunina (FR) 7 11 0 143 Ms Caroline Ahearn John McConnell

Captain Conby (IRE) 6 11 0 143 O'Reilly Buller Partnership E. Sheehy

Good Risk At All (FR) 7 11 0 143 Walters Plant Hire Ltd Sam Thomas

Summerville Boy (IRE) 11 11 0 143 Mr R. S. Brookhouse Henry de Bromhead

Vina Ardanza (IRE) 6 11 0 143 Alymer Stud Ltd Gordon Elliott

Hms Seahorse (IRE) 5 11 0 143 Sonja Buckley/Anne Coffey Partnership Paul Nolan

Watch House Cross (IRE) 6 10 13 142 Sunday Racing & R.M.Kelleher Partnership Henry de Bromhead

Three Card Brag (IRE) 6 10 13 142 McNeill Family/Patrick & Scott Bryceland Gordon Elliott

Langer Dan (IRE) 7 10 12 141 Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton

Captain Morgs (IRE) 7 10 12 141 The Albatross Club Nicky Henderson

Seddon (IRE) 10 10 12 141 Galaxy Horse Racing Syndicate John McConnell

Bold Endeavour (GB) 7 10 11 140 Countrywide Park Homes Ltd Nicky Henderson

Molly Ollys Wishes (GB) 9 10 11 140 Mr Dean Pugh Dan Skelton

Imagine (FR) 5 10 10 139 Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott

The Very Man (IRE) 9 10 10 139 Dan Kiely/Rob Kearney Mrs J. Harrington

Coltor (IRE) 6 10 10 139 Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner Roger Fell

No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 7 10 10 139 Mr John P. McManus Nicky Henderson

Camprond (FR) 7 10 9 138 Mr John P. McManus Philip Hobbs

Iroko (FR) 5 10 9 138 Mr John P. McManus

Mill Green (GB) 11 10 9 138 Mrs Rita Brown Nicky Henderson

San Salvador (IRE) 7 10 9 138 Annus Mirabilis Syndicate Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Tax For Max (GER) 6 10 8 137 Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede W. P. Mullins

An Epic Song (FR) 6 10 8 137 Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Martin Brassil

Saylavee (IRE) 6 10 8 137 Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan W. P. Mullins

Sa Fureur (IRE) 6 10 8 137 Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott

Party Business (IRE) 7 10 8 137 Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams

Hauturiere (FR) 6 10 7 136 Dr S. P. Fitzgerald W. P. Mullins

Riaan (IRE) 6 10 6 135 Philip J. Reynolds Gordon Elliott

Au Fleuron (FR) 6 10 6 135 Bective Stud Gordon Elliott

Nells Son (GB) 8 10 6 135 Langdale Bloodstock Nicky Richards

Spanish Harlem (FR) 5 10 6 135 Dr S. P. Fitzgerald W. P. Mullins

Off Your Rocco (IRE) 7 10 6 135 Pioneer Racing Gordon Elliott

Pull Again Green (IRE) 7 10 5 134 Roy & Sally Green Tony & Karen Exall Fergal O'Brien

Jon Snow (FR) 8 10 5 134 PJL Racing & Paul Bowden George Baker

Elvis Mail (FR) 9 10 5 134 The Ladies Who N. W. Alexander

Presentandcounting (IRE) 9 10 5 134 The Turner Family Donald McCain

Benson (GB) 8 10 5 134 J Fyffe & S Townshend Sandy Thomson

Firm Footings (IRE) 5 10 5 134 Caldwell Construction Ltd Gordon Elliott

Hector Javilex (FR) 6 10 5 134 Mr David Mason Charlie Longsdon

Irish Hill (GER) 5 10 5 134 Sir Martin Broughton & Friends 8 Paul Nicholls

Impulsive One (USA) 5 10 4 133 Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede Nicky Henderson

Harbour Lake (IRE) 7 10 3 132 Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Alan King

Lunar Power (IRE) 5 10 3 132 Mrs Patricia Hunt Noel Meade

Haxo (FR) 6 10 3 132 Noel Fehily Racing Syndicate W. P. Mullins

Accidental Rebel (GB) 9 10 3 132 KHDRP Fergal O'Brien

Bothwell Bridge (IRE) 8 10 2 131 Victoria Dunn and Nicholas Mustoe Nicky Henderson

Historique Reconce (FR) 6 10 2 131 Mrs J. M. Mullins W. P. Mullins

Djelo (FR) 5 10 1 130 Mr P. Davies Venetia Williams

Glynn (IRE) 9 10 1 130 Owners Group 039 Nicky Henderson

McTigue (IRE) 4 10 1 142 Mr P. Byrne Emmet Mullins

Outlaw Peter (IRE) 7 10 1 130 The Stewart Family,Dench,Ferguson&Mason Paul Nicholls

Hollow Sound (IRE) 8 10 0 129 Mr Luke Comer Luke Comer

Will Carver (IRE) 8 9 13 128 Owners Group 064 Nicky Henderson

Hey Johnny (IRE) 6 9 12 127 Mr Joseph M. Fitzpatrick Thomas Mullins

Rexem (IRE) 6 9 12 127 Mr D. Kierans John McConnell

Fifty Ball (FR) 8 9 11 126 Mr Steven Packham Gary Moore

Mahons Glory (IRE) 7 9 11 126 C Nightingale & Hold My Beer Partnership Dr Richard Newland

Yorksea (IRE) 5 9 11 126 Aura (Gas) Holdings Ltd Gary Moore

Innatendue (FR) 5 9 10 125 Alymer Stud Ltd A. J. Martin

Unanswered (GB) 6 9 8 123 Mr John Breslin A. J. Martin

SCATCHED: Peking Rose (GB), Weseekhimhere (IRE)

NOT QUALIFIED: American Mike (IRE), Fennor Cross (IRE), Landrake (GB)

[Speedy17]

Captain Conby getting 6lb is a bit of a kick in the nuts.

[Eggs]

Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle;

LAST 10 WINNERS;

- Had never won the Coral before.
- Had not won more than 2 H’cap Hrd.
- Had won at least 2 Hrd races but not more than 4.
- Were not carrying top weight.
- Were rated 138+, seven rated 143+, three rated 151+.
- Last run over hurdles at least 22 days ago.

9 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS;

- Had never won a G1 (exception COF).
- Had never won a G2 (Bleu Berry).
- Had won at least once in their last 3 starts (COF).
- Were not Fav (Dame de Compagnie).
- Had never won a chase (DDC).
- Had run at least 5 times over hurdles (Aux Ptit Soins).
- Had run over at least 2m 4f before (APS).
- Had only won once that season, if at all (HHU).

8 OF THE LAST 10 WINNERS;

- Carried at least 6lb less than top weight.
- Had already run at Chelt (4 had won).

[FinalFurlong91]

152 seems fair for saint sam

I'd give him every chance off that mark

[Birds Nest]

152 seems fair for saint sam

I'd give him every chance off that mark

Didnt willie mention the county for him tho?

[FinalFurlong91]

Didnt willie mention the county for him tho?

No idea

I'd prefer to see him here myself

Camprond is the other obvious one

[doctorwu]

Captain Conby getting 6lb is a bit of a kick in the nuts.

Absolutely scandalous imo.

[jrjr]

Absolutely scandalous imo.

Yes, it’s a nuisance but not unexpected. Looks like he ran off 137 at Aintree last April and his Irish mark has gone up 5lbs since then. A pro rata would therefore put him on 142 so the capper has added one more lb.

[jack1092]

Yes, it’s a nuisance but not unexpected. Looks like he ran off 137 at Aintree last April and his Irish mark has gone up 5lbs since then. A pro rata would therefore put him on 142 so the capper has added one more lb.

Correct no unexpected at all in my book....not sure how it's scandalous

[Eggs]

….Saint Sam running today suggests not coming over for the Festival.

[RoadToCheltenham]

….Saint Sam running today suggests not coming over for the Festival.

Connections were not happy at all with his hurdles mark.

On an unrelated note - Joseph has picked San Salvador for this race as his one to watch in the handicaps on a recent Cheltenham promo vid.

[Saxon Warrior]

Connections were not happy at all with his hurdles mark.

On an unrelated note - Joseph has picked San Salvador for this race as his one to watch in the handicaps on a recent Cheltenham promo vid.

I've been with San Salvador and the Coral Cup since his last run.

San Salvador was the first NRNB I had.

Brendan Powell put him up a month or so ago too as a stable fancy for the Festival.

Outside the favs and 10/1or less NRNB Handicap picks - he remains one of my key longer priced horses in Handicaps along with Elixir De Nutz (Plate 1st pref, G.Ann 2nd pref).

I'm struggling to find too many Hcap bets at bigger prices, atm, so I'm working through them all slowly race by race.

The 6-day entries starting in only 3 days will speed up my thought process on the bigger prices and maybe to multi them into small stakes bets too.