Coral Cup
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The Coral Cup, open to horses aged 4-years-old and above, is a premier handicap run over 2 miles 5 furlongs of the Old Course when 10 hurdles are jumped. It was first staged on 17th March 1993 and has always enjoyed sponsorship by Corals Bookmakers. It is often linked with the Imperial Cup at Sandown, usually staged on the Saturday before the Cheltenham Festival, and sponsors have frequently offered a large bonus for any horse winning both events. In 1999 the prestigious race was promoted to Grade 3 status, and is now a Premier Handicap. |
| Early history:-The inaugural running of the Coral Cup took place on 17th March 1993 over 2 miles 5 furlongs and 26 yards and was worth £36,546 to the winner. It was won by the Martin Pipe trained Olympian (4/1 jt fav) ridden by Peter Scudamore, beating Sillars Stalker (20/1) and Yellow Spring (20/1) by 2 ½ lengths and 5 lengths to claim a £50,000 bonus having won the previous Saturday's Imperial Cup. | |
| Over the entire history of the race 10% of favourites have been successful, placing the race 26th of the 28 current races. Over the entire history of the race a level stake bet of £10 on every favourite would have resulted in a £130 loss, placing the race 18th of the current 28 races. Over the entire history of the race the Irish have been successful 41% of occasions, placing the race 10th of the 28 current races. |
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| Coral Cup | Premier Handicap | 2 miles 5 furlongs | ||
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
| 1993 | OLYMPIAN | Peter Scudamore | Martin Pipe | M & N Plant Ltd 4/1 jt fav |
| 1994 | TIME FOR A RUN | Charlie Swan | Edward O'Grady (Ire) | Mr John P McManus 11/1 |
| 1995 | CHANCE COFFEY | Gerry O'Neill | Pat O'Donnell (Ire) | Mr P J O'Donnell 11/1 |
| 1996 | TRAINGLOT | Mark Dwyer | Jimmy Fitzgerald | Marquesa De Moratalla 11/2 |
| 1997 | BIG STRAND | Jamie Evans | Martin Pipe | Mr E C Jones 16/1 |
| 1998 | TOP CEES | Barry Fenton | Lynda Ramsden | Charlton Bloodstock Ltd 11/1 |
| 1999 | KHAYRAWANI | Fran Berry | Christy Roche (Ire) | Mr John P McManus 16/1 |
| 2000 | WHAT'S UP BOYS | Paul Flynn | Philip Hobbs | R J B Partners 33/1 |
| 2001 | Race was not held due to foot & mouth crisis |
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| 2002 | ILNAMAR | Roddi Green | Martin Pipe | Mr Joe Moran 25/1 |
| 2003 | XENOPHON | Mick Fitzgerald | Tony Martin (Ire) | Lane Syndicate 4/1 fav |
| 2004 | MONKERHOSTIN | Richard Johnson | Philip Hobbs | Mr M G St Quinton 13/2 |
| 2005 | IDOLE FIRST | Alan O'Keeffe | Venetia Williams | Direct Sales UK Ltd 33/1 |
| 2006 | SKY'S THE LIMIT | Barry Geraghty | Edward O'Grady (Ire) | Mr Raymond R Rooney 11/1 |
| 2007 | BUNTOAKBOY | Sam Jones | Dr Richard Newland | Dr Richard & Mrs L Newland 7/1 |
| 2008 | NAIAD DU MISSELOT | Davy Russell | Ferdy Murphy | Hill, Trembath, Bryan, Outhart 7/1 |
| 2009 | NINETIETH MINUTE | Paddy Flood | Tom Taaffe (Ire) | Mr D Cox 14/1 |
| 2010 | SPIRIT RIVER | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson | Mr Michael Buckley 14/1 |
| 2011 | CARLITO BRIGANTE | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Gigginstown House Stud 16/1 |
| 2012 | SON OF FLICKA | Jason Maguire | Donald McCain | Twenty-Four Seven Recruitment 16/1 |
| 2013 | MEDINAS | Wayne Hutchinson | Alan King | Mr & Mrs F D Bell 33/1 |
| 2014 | WHISPER | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | Walters Plant Hire Ltd 14/1 |
| 2015 | AUX PTITS SOINS | Sam Twiston-Davies | Paul Nicholls | Mr John Hales 9/1 |
| 2016 | DIAMOND KING | Davy Russell | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Mrs Diana Whateley 12/1 |
| 2017 | SUPASUNDAE | Robbie Power | Jessica Harrington (Ire) | Ann & Alan Potts 16/1 |
| 2018 | BLEU BERRY | Mark Walsh | Willie Mullins (Ire) | Mr Luke McMahon 20/1 |
| 2019 | WILLIAM HENRY | Nico De Boinville | Nicky Henderson | Walters Plant Hire Ltd 28/1 |
| 2020 | DAME DE COMPAGNIE | Barry Geraghty | Nicky Henderson | Mr John P McManus 5/1 fav |
| 2021 | HEAVEN HELP US | Richard Condon | Paul Hennessy (Ire) | Mr J Turner 33/1 |
| 2022 | COMMANDER OF FLEET | Shane Fitzgerald | Gordon Elliott (Ire) | Gigginstown House Stud 50/1 |
| 2023 | LANGAR DAN | Dan Skelton | Harry Skelton | Mr Colm Donlon 9/1 |
