Cheltenham

Tomorrow, April 16, 2025ChaseClass 12m4f

Willie Mullins holds a very strong hand with CLASSIC GETAWAY and O'Moore Park. The latter was an excellent third in the Golden Miller off this mark last month but narrow preference is for Classic Getaway, who looks on a nice mark back in a handicap having won a Grade 2 at Gowran in February. Riskintheground thrives at this time of year and completes the shortlist after his stylish win at Ayr on Friday.

  • Classic Getaway
  • Omoore Park
  • Riskintheground
2m4f Grd2 Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 6. Omoore Park
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 312-0FF43
    Price History:
    4.20
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    140
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Useful hurdler. Fell on first 2 starts over fences but has got the hang of it now, running a big race when third of 19 in a Grade 2 C&D handicap at the Festival 5 weeks ago. Obvious claims off the same mark.
  • 2. Classic Getaway
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 12P3P-321
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    157
    Days Since Last Run:
    60
    Verdict
    Very smart chaser who was back to his very best when winning 3-runner Grace 2 at Gowran 2 months ago. Looks on a nice mark back in a handicap so big shout.
  • 10. Riskintheground
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 33544451
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    5
    Verdict
    Goes well this time of year and was a big improver with 4 handicap wins between May and September last season. Had been shaping well before resuming winning ways in good style at Ayr last week so must be respected under a penalty.
  • 5. Blow Your Wad
    J: Stan SheppardT: Tom Lacey
    F: 9/221615-5
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    143
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Winning hurdler who improved over fences last season, winning the Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton. Found to be lame when last of 5 in Aintree Grade 1 on final start that season and shaped as if needing run on belated return in February. Better expected now with headgear back on.
  • 8. Moon Dorange
    J: Callum PritchardT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 10-33421P
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Taken well to fences for this yard, making the frame 4 times on the bounce prior to opening chase account in a C&D handicap in January, doing well under the circumstances. Not in same form at the Festival last month, however, so bounce back required from out of the weights.
  • 4. Il Ridoto
    J: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 08P-51680
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-13
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    144
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Has landed 2 valuable handicaps at this course, including the Paddy Power Gold Cup in November. Not in same form since but the drying ground will aid his cause.
  • 3. Fugitif
    J: Charlie MaggsT: Richard Hobson
    F: 13PP-5360
    Price History:
    12.00
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    147
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Has produced several very good efforts here, not least when winning the December Gold Cup last season. However, has failed to hit that level of form this term and was well held in the Plate here last month.
  • 9. Bhaloo
    J: Nico de BoinvilleT: Nicky Henderson
    F: 41-21PPP1
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    25
    Verdict
    Dual novice hurdle winner last season and made successful start over fences in 4-runner handicap at Ascot in November. Pulled up next 3 starts but back to form with a bang when scoring at Newbury last month. Will find this more demanding from out of the handicap.
  • 1. Hang In There
    J: Joe AndersonT: Emma Lavelle
    F: 52-21324P
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    157
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Veteran who scored at Uttoxeter last summer and posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f) a couple of months later. Stiff task last 2 starts, particularly so in Ryanair here last month. Should be much more competitive here (second in this last year off 6 lb lower).
  • 7. Harpers Brook
    J: Kielan WoodsT: Dan Skelton
    F: 10-P52143
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    137
    Days Since Last Run:
    53
    Verdict
    Has his quirks but has plenty of ability and got off the mark for the season/current yard under a cute ride at Wetherby over Christmas. However, down the field next 2 starts and will likely find this too demanding.
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