Full Result 4.00 Cheltenham | 17 March 2004

Coral Cup (Handicap Hurdle) Class A Grade 3

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m5f26yds) 2m5f Old Good 10 hurdles

1st £43,500 2nd £16,500 3rd £8,250 4th £3,750 5th £1,875 6th £1,125

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Monkerhostin (FR) 13/2 Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	Richard Johnson Philip Hobbs	7	108	147	136	152	–
b g Shining Steel - Ladoun (FR) (Kaldoun)
Held up well in rear, steady progress after 6th, going easily after 3 out, effort to lead after 2 out, hard pressed last, stayed on well flat (op 6-1 tchd 7-1 in places)

2 1	23. Court Shareef 200/1 Wayne Hutchinson ³ Richard Price	Wayne Hutchinson ³ Richard Price	9	911 14	139	127	143	–
b g Shareef Dancer (USA) - Fairfields Cone (Celtic Cone)
Held up towards rear, progress after 6th, effort 2 out, ridden to challenge last, every chance, not quicken flat

3 1¼ [2¼]	1. Rhinestone Cowboy (IRE) 5/1F Mr J P Magnier ⁷ Jonjo O'Neill	Mr J P Magnier ⁷ Jonjo O'Neill	8	115	165	152	168	–
b g Be My Native (USA) - Monumental Gesture (IRE) (Head For Heights)
Well placed behind leaders, close up 2 out, pushed along and not quicken soon after, chased leading pair last, ran on flat, too much to do (op 6-1)

4 2½ [4¾]	7. Mughas (IRE) 11/2 Robert Thornton Alan King	Robert Thornton Alan King	5	105	144	129	147	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Quest Of Passion (FR) (Saumarez)
Tracked leading group, ridden after 4 out, progress 3 out, chased leaders before last, kept on same pace (op 5-1 tchd 6-1 in places)

5 3 [7¾]	13. Emotional Moment (IRE) 12/1 D J Casey T J Taaffe	D J Casey T J Taaffe	7	100 2	139	121	136	–
b g Religiously (USA) - Rosceen Bui (IRE) (Phardante)
Settled in midfield, progress before 3 out, close up 2 out, ridden and one pace after (op 10-1 tchd 14-1 in a place)

6 shd [7¾]	20. Aine Dubh (IRE) 100/1 Jimmy McCarthy Kevin F O'Donnell	Jimmy McCarthy Kevin F O'Donnell	7	100 8	139	121	138	–
b m Bob Back (USA) - Deep Thyne (IRE) (Good Thyne)
In midfield when hampered on inner after 2nd and dropped to rear, progress before 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from 2 out

7 2½ [10¼]	11. Korelo (FR) 33/1 Rodi Greene M C Pipe	Rodi Greene M C Pipe	6	100 1	139	119	133	–
b g Cadoudal (FR) - Lora Du Charmil (FR) (Panoramic I)
In rear and driven after 4th, progress under pressure to chase leaders 3 out, one pace from 2 out (tchd 40-1 in places)

8 ½ [10¾]	6. The French Furze (IRE) 33/1 Brian Harding Nicky Richards	Brian Harding Nicky Richards	10	106	145	124	139	–
ch g Be My Guest (USA) - Exciting (Mill Reef)
Settled well in rear, mistake 4th, plenty to do after 7th, ridden and stayed on from 2 out, nearest finish

9 5 [15¾]	2. Quazar (IRE) 25/1 Tony Dobbin Jonjo O'Neill	Tony Dobbin Jonjo O'Neill	6	111 t	154	129	144	–
b g Inzar (USA) - Evictress (IRE) (Sharp Victor)
Raced in midfield, progress after 7th, ridden to challenge and every chance 2 out, weakened before last

10 nk [16¼]	14. Sud Bleu (FR) 50/1 R Walsh Paul Nicholls	R Walsh Paul Nicholls	6	101 1 4	140	114	129	–
b g Pistolet Bleu (IRE) - Sudaka (FR) (Garde Royale)
Held up well in rear, some progress before 3 out, kept on from next, never reached leaders

11 1 [17¼]	4. Rosaker (USA) 7/1 Paul Carberry Noel Meade	Paul Carberry Noel Meade	7	109	148	121	136	–
b g Pleasant Tap (USA) - Rose Crescent (USA) (Nijinsky)
Settled well in rear, effort before 3 out, soon under pressure, one pace after (tchd 8-1 and 10-1 in a place)

12 1¼ [18½]	28. Ollie Magern 66/1 Tony Evans ³ Nigel Twiston-Davies	Tony Evans ³ Nigel Twiston-Davies	6	911 19	139	111	125	–
b g Alderbrook - Outfield (Monksfield)
Took keen hold, held up behind leaders, progress 7th, ridden to lead and mistake 2 out, soon headed, weakened rapidly flat (op 100-1)

13 2½ [21]	10. Claymore I (IRE) 33/1 Leighton Aspell Oliver Sherwood	Leighton Aspell Oliver Sherwood	8	102	141	111	125	–
b g Broadsword (USA) - MazzaI (Mazilier)
Tracked leading group, mistake 5th, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no chance when not fluent last

14 ½ [21½]	8. Galileo (POL) 33/1 Jason Maguire Tom George	Jason Maguire Tom George	8	104	143	113	126	–
b g Jape (USA) - Goldika (POL) (Dakota)
Well in rear, pushed along after 4th, behind 3 out, stayed on before last, nearest finish

15 1 [22½]	19. Foly Pleasant (FR) 25/1 Sam Thomas ³ Henrietta C Knight	Sam Thomas ³ Henrietta C Knight	10	912 1 8 t	140	109	124	–
ch g Vaguely Pleasant (FR) - Jeffologie (FR) (Jefferson I)
Pressed leaders, blundered 7th, soon lost place and beaten (op 20-1 tchd 33-1 in places)

16 1¾ [24¼]	15. Bow Strada 100/1 Seamus Durack Philip Hobbs	Seamus Durack Philip Hobbs	7	100 4	139	106	120	–
ch g Rainbow Quest (USA) - La Strada (Niniski)
Prominent, lost place after 4th, ridden and chasing leaders before 3 out, faded next

17 4 [28¼]	12. Redemption I 16/1 Carl Llewellyn Nigel Twiston-Davies	Carl Llewellyn Nigel Twiston-Davies	9	100 2	139	102	116	–
b g Sanglamore (USA) - Ypha (USA) (Lyphard)
Tracked leading group, progress to lead 6th, hit 3 out, headed and weakened 2 out (tchd 20-1 in places)

18 ½ [28¾]	3. Starzaan (IRE) 20/1 Timmy Murphy Hughie Morrison	Timmy Murphy Hughie Morrison	5	1011	150	113	126	–
b g Darshaan - Stellina (IRE) (Caerleon)
Raced mostly on outer, in rear, effort after 7th, no progress and beaten before 3 out (op 16-1)

19 1 [29¾]	26. Reviewer (IRE) 200/1 Tommy Phelan ⁵ Martyn Meade	Tommy Phelan ⁵ Martyn Meade	6	99 19	139	101	114	–
b g Sadler's Wells (USA) - Clandestina (USA) (Secretariat)
With leaders until weakened after 7th

20 2½ [32¼]	16. Inca Trail (IRE) 16/1 Jim Culloty Henrietta C Knight	Jim Culloty Henrietta C Knight	8	100 5 t	139	99	112	–
br g Un Desperado (FR) - Katday (FR) (Miller's Mate)
Tracked leaders, close up and looked to be going easily when hit 3 out, weakened rapidly

21 11 [43¼]	29. Joshua's Bay 200/1 Graham Lee J R Jenkins	Graham Lee J R Jenkins	6	100 20	139	88	101	–
b g Karinga Bay - Bonita Blakeney (Baron Blakeney)
Always well in rear, lost touch with main group after 7th

22 1¾ [45]	25. Anatar (IRE) 200/1 J P Elliott ⁵ M C Pipe	J P Elliott ⁵ M C Pipe	6	99 18	139	87	99	–
b g Caerleon (USA) - Anaza (IRE) (Darshaan)
Raced in midfield until weakened after 7th, behind 3 out

23 nk [45¼]	22. Almaravide (GER) 100/1 Mattie Batchelor Mark Bradstock	Mattie Batchelor Mark Bradstock	8	100 13	139	86	99	–
ch g Orfano (GER) - Allerleirauh (GER) (Espresso)
Led 2nd to 6th, weakening when hampered on inner after next (tchd 150-1 in places)

24 3½ [48¾]	18. Contraband 100/1 James Davies ³ M C Pipe	James Davies ³ M C Pipe	6	911 7	139	83	95	–
b g Red Ransom (USA) - Shortfall (Last Tycoon)
Took keen hold, prominent until weakened 7th, well behind 3 out

25 ½ [49¼]	27. Val De Fleurie (GER) 200/1 Dave Crosse ³ John O'Shea	Dave Crosse ³ John O'Shea	9	911 19	139	83	95	–
b m Mondrian (GER) - Valbonne (Master Willie)
Always in last trio, driven and struggling from 5th

26 1¼ [50½]	9. Mon Villez (FR) 33/1 Andrew Tinkler ³ Nicky Henderson	Andrew Tinkler ³ Nicky Henderson	5	100	142	84	96	–
ch g Villez (USA) - Europa (SPA) (Legend Of France)
Led to 2nd, weakened rapidly after 6th, soon well behind

27 ½ [51]	17. Dromlease Express (IRE) 12/1 J R Barry C Byrnes	J R Barry C Byrnes	6	100 6	139	81	93	–
ch g Fourstars Allstar (USA) - Niat Supreme (IRE) (Supreme Leader)
Held up in rear, mistake 4th, ridden and no progress after 7th, soon weakened (op 10-1)

27 ran Off time: 4:02:00 Winning time: 4m 59.50s (fast by 6.50s) Total SP: 123%
Non-runners: Blackchurch Mist (vet's certificate), Keepatem (vet's certificate), Mythical King (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: M G St Quinton (Monkerhostin) 1st breeder: Mme Dominique Steverlynck
2nd owner: Derek & Cheryl Holder (Court Shareef)
3rd owner: Mrs John Magnier (Rhinestone Cowboy)
Tote win: £7.20 PL: £1.90 £37.10 £2.30 Ex: £1,337.20 CSF: £961.72 Tricast: £6,895.12 Trifecta: £11,559.80 Pool £42,331.71 - 2.60 winning units.

4:00 Cheltenham 17 Mar 2004

Coral Cup (Handicap Hurdle) Class A Grade 3