FA CT S AN D ST AT IS TI CS THE CORAL CUP HANDICAP HURDLE (PREMIER HANDICAP)

Race Description

The Coral Cup Premier

Handicap Hurdle is the first handicap of the afternoon and is a fiercely competitive event – both on the track and in the betting ring! Handicaps exist as an attempt to level the playing field for horses of varying quality, thereby ensuring more competitive racing. All horses possess an official BHA rating that reflects their relative abilities. The higher the rating, the more weight the horse has to carry - see how Fil Dor & Sporting John rated 151, carry 4lb more than the 147-rated Scaramanga.

Key Trends

11 of the past 15 winners were aged 7 or younger

10 of the past 21 winners were French-bred

18 of the past 22 winners had run 9 times or less over hurdles