Coral Cup Wednesday

I've had good memories of this race down the years none better than when I was the only punter on the racecourse cheering home Martin Pipe's Ilnamar who was 80/1 on the Tote. That great win popped into my head last night when I was looking at a horse called Lord Ragnar of Nicky Hendersons. The common theme is that both had been novice chasing, which may have helped protect a decent handicap mark over hurdles. He has course form here too and can be backed at 66/1 each way. Another dart will be thrown at Orsippus at 40/1 each way. He's been running OK over 2 miles including in the County last year looking as if this trip is what he wants. Venetia Williams has previous here with Idole First and her Lightning Strike is a fascinating runner- off 2 years since showing some classy novice chasing form he was also very decent over hurdles and the handicapper has given him a great chance. 25/1 is decent value each way. unpl 50/1, 3rd 33/1, unpl 14/1.