Willem Falls In Schooling Session

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Prins Willem is not a definite starter in next Wednesday's Coral Cup after falling in a schooling session this morning.

The James Fanshawe-trained seven-year-old will be confirmed for the two-mile-five-furlong contest at the five-day confirmation stage ? but a decision on his participation will not be made until Monday.

'He will be confirmed for the race today but he fell schooling this morning and a decision on his participation will not be made until Monday,' said Fanshawe.

Prins Willem is a 12-1 chance with the sponsors following his Lingfield success on the all-weather in February.

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