Coral Cup Odds, Tips, Free Bets & Betting Offers
The first handicap on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, the Coral Cup, is one of the toughest handicaps of the entire week.
The two miles and five furlongs Coral Cup usually throws up a gamble or two on the day of the race, so it is always worth trying to pick out an early fancy.
Read on to see our Coral Cup Handicap betting tips, odds and Cheltenham free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Wednesday, March 11th - 2:40 pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £56,270 |
| Race Type: | Class 1 Handicap Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course: | Old Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to Watch? | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
Coral Cup Betting Offers & Free Bets
There's a wide range of free bets and betting offers available for the Coral Cup, and the Cheltenham Festival as a whole.
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Coral Cup Betting Odds
A wide open heat with betting sites and that's unlikely to change too much between now and the off, here's the latest odds.
Coral Cup Tips
KATEIRA (Each-Way) has struggled for form since her Wetherby success in November, but her profile suggests this race may have been the long-term target. Now back to a workable mark and representing the Skelton yard that landed this contest with Langer Dan, she could be set for a much bigger run than recent form suggests.
Recommendations: Kateira (Each-Way) - 8/1 with Unibet (6 places)
Check out Alan's and Charlie's Cheltenham Festival tips via the links below.
What Happened in 2025?
The 2025 Coral Cup would be landed by Willie and Danny Mullins, as Jimmy Du Seuil would take the race.
Coral Cup Key Stats
- Only three favourites have won in the last twenty years - the latest being in 2020
- Ten of the last 12 winners were aged six, seven, or eight
- 10 of the last 12 winners had at least one previous run at Cheltenham
Previous Winners of the Coral Cup
Check out the last five winners of the Coral Cup in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Jimmu Du Seuil |
| 2024 | Langer Dan |
| 2023 | Langer Dan |
| 2022 | Commander Of Fleet |
| 2021 | Heaven Help Us |
FAQ’s
What day is the Coral Cup at Cheltenham?
The Coral Cup race takes place on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival which in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 11th March.
What distance is the Coral Cup at Cheltenham?
The Coral Cup is run over a distance of two miles and five furlongs (4,225 metres).
What time is the Coral Cup?
The Coral Cup is the third race on Day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival and is due off at 2:40pm.
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