always behind
mid-division, effort on outside after 4 out, outpaced approaching 2 out, soon weakened
with leader, led after 2nd, hard pressed 2out, ridden and headed before last, soon no extra
mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division on outside, headway 3 out, chased leaders next, ridden and weakened last
tracked leaders, headway 3 out, disputed close up 3rd when fell next
in touch, effort when left close up 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure flat, no impression
tracked leaders, hit 4 out, headway to challenge 2 out, led before last, ridden and kept on flat
held up towards rear, some headway after 3 out, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, driven after 3 out, ridden and kept on under pressure from next, no impression
mid-division on outside, headway 4 out, chased leaders 2 out, ridden and weakened before last
keen early, tracked leaders, effort and every chance on outside 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from last
towards rear, hit 6th, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous
in touch on inside, effort approaching 2 out, soon ridden, chased winner last, kept on flat, no impression
held up towards rear, headway on outside after 3 out, staying on when hampered next, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, some headway after 3 out, never near leaders
never better than mid-division
in touch on outside, effort when hampered 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
led to after 2nd, tracked leaders until lost place after 3 out, soon behind
raced keenly in mid-division, mistake 4th, outpaced 3 out, never on terms
mid-division on outside, weakened 3 out
chased leaders to 3 out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division on inside, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on, no impression
tracked leaders, blundered 4 out, soon lost place, weakened from 2 out
behind, hit 2nd, blundered badly and unseated rider 4th
close up on outside, lost place 4 out, soon behind
always behind
DEUTSCHLAND can land a typically competitive renewal of the Coral Cup, with Quanititveeasing and Sir Harry Ormesher battling it out for minor honours. Willie Mullins' charge has been something of an underachiever so far, but that's reflected in this rating and he should run better now granted a pace to chase. He's got plenty of experience in big fields such as this and should have conditions to suit, so gets the vote ahead of Quanititveeasing. Nicky Henderson's charge runs here in preference to one of the novice races, an indication perhaps that connections consider him to be well treated. That appears the case as the horse looked extremely impressive before circumstances conspired against him at Kempton last time and this talented youngster is only opposed due to a lack of experience in big handicaps against hardened campaigners. Sir Harry Ormesher is another who does have experience of this type of affair and he won nicely last time, beating Good Old Thyme in the process. There's no doubting this is tougher but Alan King's runners have turned the corner of late and he could yet have more to give, although our feeling is the handicapper may just have collared him. Plenty of others have chances, notably Silk Affair who has winning form at the festival but this one hasn't been running with much promise of late and is taken on. Likewise, Spirit River has questions to answer following a poor run last time but he is at least unexposed and could surprise a few. Wishful Thinking is another novice with claims having remained unbeaten this season, so with the yard in such good form having saddled Menorah to win on Tuesday he's certainly considered, but again we're prepared to overlook the novices in this contest. Lake Legend isn't totally dismissed despite being the apparent second-string of the yard, Shadow Dancer has a lovely racing weight but this will be his toughest test to date, whilst stablemate City Theatre should relish the stiff finish and has the assistance of AP in the plate. Takeroc is likely to be sent off at massive odds but could represent each-way value as he's talented when on song, but the claims of Deutschland are just about the most compelling on offer and he gets the most tentative of votes.
Chicago Grey (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent early, ridden to go 2nd after 3 out, challenged after last, stayed on well to lead near finish, won at Thurles 2m Lstd hdl hvy in Dec beating Mourad (10-13) by hd, 6 ran.
Andytown (IRE) 7-2fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 3 out, chasing leading pair when ridden and hit 2 out, no impression after, hit last, 3rd of 9, 14l behind Golan Way (10-13) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl (2) sft in Dec.
Micheal Flips (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Behind, outpaced 3 out, never dangerous, 9th of 17, 20l behind Mamlook (10-1) at Ascot 2m 3f Ltd hcp hdl (1) sft in Jan.
Lake Legend 16-1 (11-12) Raced keenly in mid-division, headway after 4 out, chased leaders after next, ridden to lead 2nd last, strongly challenged, stayed on gamely, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Dec beating Erzen (11-3) by nk, 19 ran.
Mamlook (IRE) 11-2fav (11-0) In touch, smooth headway to challenge and every chance 2 out, weakened before last, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 23, 9l behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Wishfull Thinking 5-2 (11-11) Tracked leaders, led approaching 4th, clear approaching 3 out, easily, won at Exeter 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb beating Double Pride (11-1) by 19l, 16 ran.
James de Vassy (FR) 10-11fav (11-9) Held up, took keen hold, not fluent 2nd, headway 3 out, 2nd flat, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Royal Charm (11-7) at Exeter 2m 1f 4yo hcp hdl (2) hvy in Dec.
Spirit River (FR) 15-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, disputing lead when blundered badly 3 out, eased, not recover, 17th of 23, 37l behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Takeroc (FR) 14-1 (10-13) Held up, in rear, some headway approaching 2 out, never in contention, 9th of 23, 15l behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Silk Hall (UAE) 12-1 (11-10) Held up mid-division, pushed along after 5th, ridden and weakened approaching next, 11th of 12, well behind Fairyland (10-8) at Newbury 2m listed hcp hdl 0-145 (1) gs in Nov.
Sir Harry Ormesher 8-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, not flunet 4th, not fluent and pushed along briefly 7th, not much room 2 out, switched left and good headway approaching last, led flat, ridden out, won at Doncaster 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb beating Good Old Thyme (9-13) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
On Raglan Road (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, not fluent 1st, headway approaching 8th, disputing 6th when fell 10th, in a race won by Ogee (11-4) at Aintree 3m nov hdl G1 (1) gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Quantitativeeasing (IRE) 8-13fav (11-12) Took keen hold, held up, tracking leading pair, closed after 3 out, challenged next, upsides and every chance last, found no extra and held final 100 yards, 2nd of 6, nk behind Phidippides (11-12) at Kempton 2m 5f nh nov hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Ring The Boss (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, hit 3rd, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 13th of 23, 23l behind Get Me Out Of Here (10-6) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in Feb.
Tullamore Dew (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden 2 out, never on terms, 7th of 17, 14l behind Mamlook (10-1) at Ascot 2m 3f Ltd hcp hdl (1) sft in Jan.
Silverhand (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, struggling 3 out, mistake 2 out, 11th of 15, 27l behind Khyber Kim (11-9) at Cheltenham 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Nov.
Deutschland (USA) 7-4fav (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, closed from 4 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, challenged and every chance run-in, not match winner close home, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Smoking Aces (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl sft in Feb.
Chief Yeoman 12-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 4 out, challenged on inside after 3 out, kept on and every chance until one pace flat, 4th of 16, 4l behind Beshabar (11-2) at Ascot 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Feb.
Racing Demon (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Took keen hold, chased leaders, went 2nd 3 out, hung right before 2 out, soon one pace and no impression, 4th of 13, 10l behind Beshabar (9-11) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Feb.
Eleazar (GER) 15-8fav (11-8) Led, 1 length up when fell last, in a race won by Busker Royal (11-2) at Fakenham 2m 5f nov chs (3) gf in Oct, 6 ran.
Ballyvoile (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Led and disputed, strongly pressed 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Hampshire Express (10-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb.
Silk Affair (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway appraching 2 out, never reached leaders, 5th of 13, 12l behind Beshabar (9-11) at Sandown 2m 6f hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) sft in Feb.
City Theatre (IRE) Evensfav (11-8) Held up in rear, steady headway 5th, 2nd and travelling well after 4 out, challenged 2 out, led before last, ridden out, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f NH nov hdl (4-7yo) (4) gs in Feb beating Anquetta (11-2) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Naiad du Misselot (FR) 11-1 (10-11) In rear, effort approaching 3 out, never dangerous, 10th of 16, well behind Diamond Harry (11-12) at Haydock 3m 1f listed hcp hdl (1) sft in Nov.
Good Old Thyme (IRE) 5-6fav (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, led approaching last, driven out, won at Catterick 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gs beating Kris Kin Line (10-2) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Hampshire Express (IRE) 4-1fav (10-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to challenge in 3rd 2 out, soon led, ridden and kept on well from before last, comfortably, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb beating Carrigdhoun (10-0) by 6l, 12 ran.
Gold Award 9-4fav (11-3) Held up towards rear, steady headway approaching 3 out, chased leaders approaching next, hung left and weakening when hit last, 4th of 11, 7l behind Alfie Spinner (10-8) at Newbury 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 (2) sft in Jan.
Shadow Dancer (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Patiently ridden in rear, smooth headway from 2 out, effort to chase leader approaching last, driven and stayed on to lead final strides, won at Leicester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gd in Dec beating Fruity O'rooney (11-6) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
