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CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2019

Cheltenham Festival 2019: Coral Cup preview, tv schedule, race time, tips, runners and riders and odds

Get all the latest Cheltenham tips, news and views ahead of the Coral Cup which was won in 2018 by Bleu Berry

THE Coral Cup is run on day two of the Cheltenham Festival and we've got you covered for this year!

To get you in the mood for the race at Prestbury Park, here's all you need to know.

 Bleu Berry landed the race last year
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Bleu Berry landed the race last yearCredit: PA:Press Association

When is the Coral Cup, what's the distance and which sort of horses can enter?

The 2019 Coral Cup will take place on Wednesday, March 13 at 14:50 (2.50pm).

It's a Grade 3 Handicap Hurdle run over two miles and five furlongs, for horses aged four years and upwards.

Who is running in the 2019 Coral Cup?

How can I watch the race?

The race will be broadcast live on Racing TV and ITV.

ITV1 is on Sky channel 103 and Virgin channel 103.

You can watch Racing TV on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.

What are the latest odds?

  • 8-1 Uradel
  • 12-1 Off You Go, Dallas Des Pictons
  • 14-1 The Storyteller
  • 20-1 bar


Who won the Coral Cup in 2018?

Bleu Berry (20-1) recorded a narrow win for jockey Mark Walsh and trainer Willie Mullins.

Topofthegame (9-1) was just touched off in second with Barra (16-1) in third.

Which jockeys and trainers have won the Coral Cup the most? 

Martin Pipe is the leading trainer with three wins; Olympian (1993), Big Strand (1997) and Ilnamar (2002).

Jockey Davy Russell has ridden three winners to victory and is the top rider in the race.

What are the top tips for the race? 

Coral Cup tips

Templegate - BALLYANDY (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)

Matt Chapman - WILLIAM HENRY (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)

Wizard Of Odds - VISION DES FLOS (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)

Trends - BRIO CONTI (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)

Horse Count Meribel all but falls two fences from home but still goes on to win at Cheltenham