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Saturday, April 26, 2025ChaseClass 13m4f

The all-conquering Willie Mullins team arrive mob-handed and can hold sway once more with the unexposed HIGH CLASS HERO fancied to take a big step forward now going into handicap company with his stamina drawn out. Last year's victor and stablemate Minella Cocooner rates a big threat with this drop back in trip seeming sure to suit after his fading Grand National seventh. In-form duo Transmission and Resplendent Grey could emerge as the best of the home contingent in a cracking bet365 Gold Cup.

  • High Class Hero
  • Minella Cocooner
  • Transmission
3m4f Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 5. High Class Hero
    J: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 111P-2212
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    A smart staying hurdler who has bettered that form in just three runs over fences, scoring at Punchestown (3m) before runner-up in a Grade 3 at Thurles (21f). Appeals as a likely improver now up in trip for his handicap debut and is the choice of Paul Townend from the Mullins 10. Big shout.
  • 4. Dancing City
    J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 131-1116F
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    151
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Leading staying novice hurdler who bagged his first two chases at Punchestown and Naas (Grade 3) either side of Christmas. Still going well when fell 15th in Grand National at Aintree so he needs considering.
  • 2. Minella Cocooner
    J: D. E. MullinsT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 631-58947
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    155
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Thrived last spring when landing this prize and he got right back on track with a seventh of 34 in Grand National at Aintree three weeks ago, fading only last 1f. A likely player down in trip off a 2 lb lower mark.
  • 1. Grangeclare West
    J: B. HayesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 1/11-P6253
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    168
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    High-class chaser at his best, runner-up in Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown in February and posting a fine third of 34 on his handicap debut in Grand National at Aintree last time when blundered final fence. Up 5 lb but he can go well again for the Mullins team.
  • 10. Resplendent Grey
    J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
    F: 42-112244
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Got off to a winning start over fences at Uttoxeter in October and has continued in good nick, staying on late having raced lazily when fourth of 18 in National Hunt at Cheltenham (3m6f) last time, Well in the mix with cheekpieces added.
  • 3. Threeunderthrufive
    J: Harry CobdenT: Paul Nicholls
    F: 4/2210-32P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    10
    Weight:
    11-0
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    154
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    A smart and consistent chaser but he turned in a rare poor effort when pulled up in Grand National at Aintree, on the retreat from halfway. Lightly campaigned this term though and the sort to bounce back.
  • 19. Hoe Joly Smoke
    J: Harry SkeltonT: Dan Skelton
    F: 3P/32-2151
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Low-mileage 7-y-o who made it 2-4 over fences this season in 3m handicap here last month. This smooth traveller can do better still over this longer trip but he's 12 lb "wrong" in the weights.
  • 17. Transmission
    J: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil Mulholland
    F: 581-21265
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Has taken really well to fences this season, scoring at Cheltenham (25f) in November, and he posted another good effort there when a staying-on fifth of 18 in National Hunt last time. 10 lb out of the handicap here but he remains one to be interested in.
  • 8. Lombron
    J: Rachael BlackmoreT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 1470P-421
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Much improved since sent chasing and he opened his account in this sphere in 2m4f novice at Clonmel last month. This is much tougher but he shouldn't be underestimated on his handicap chase bow with his stamina drawn out.
  • 11. Omoore Park
    J: S. F. O'KeeffeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 12-0FF432
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-0
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    10
    Verdict
    Yet to score over fences but he's improved with experience and has posted two very good placed efforts in 2m5f handicaps at Cheltenham on his last two runs. Possibilities upped markedly in trip.
  • 6. Victtorino
    J: Charlie DeutschT: Venetia Williams
    F: 174P-311P
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    148
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Largely progressive chaser who enhanced his excellent Ascot record when winning a couple of premier handicaps there either side of Christmas. Pulled up in the Ultima at Cheltenham last time but no surprise to see him get back on track here.
  • 16. Kings Threshold
    J: Ben JonesT: Emma Lavelle
    F: 214-65111
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Rejuvenated by breathing surgery/fitting of a tongue strap and he completed his hat-trick in 23f handicap chase at Newbury last month. Races off a 15 lb higher mark (including 8 lb "wrong" in the weights) here though so a tough ask.
  • 13. Spanish Harlem
    J: Sam Twiston-DaviesT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 336-P074C
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    It's now 13 runs since his last win in 2022 but he was in good form until carried out 15th in Scottish Grand National at Ayr two weeks ago. No forlorn hope.
  • 14. Collectors Item
    J: K. BroganT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: P74-1521P
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    63
    Verdict
    A dual chase winner (at up to 3m2f) at Uttoxeter and Wincanton this season but he was pulled up in Eider at Newcastle in February. Needs to bounce back after a break.
  • 9. Olympic Man
    J: Jonathan BurkeT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 212-P4617
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    10-2
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Only third run over fences when winning 2m4f novice at Naas in March. Not discredited on his handicap debut when a non-staying seventh of 23 in Scottish Grand National at Ayr two weeks ago. Considered now back in trip with cheekpieces added.
  • 18. Klarc Kent
    J: Kieran CallaghanT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 4-P0P9082
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Still to win over fences but he got back on the up with an excellent second of 23 in Scottish Grand National at Ayr two weeks ago, clear of rest. Can't be ruled out from Mullins yard despite being 12 lb out of the handicap.
  • 15. Chosen Witness
    J: K. C. SextonT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland
    F: 141-073UP
    Price History:
    36.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    A useful 3m-winning hurdler and he's matched that form in a light campaign over fences this season. Pulled up in Scottish Grand National at Ayr last time but he was still going well until scuppered by a blunder 4 out. Remains with potential for top yard.
  • 7. Monbeg Genius
    J: Richie McLernonT: Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
    F: P35P-241P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    10-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    145
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Smart staying chaser came in a good fourth in the Welsh National before ending a 2-year losing run at Uttoxeter (3m) in February. Hampered early when pulled up in Grand National at Aintree and can't be dismissed with relatively few miles still on the clock.
  • 12. Goshen
    J: Niall HoulihanT: Gary & Josh Moore
    F: 4931-P353
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    A very smart hurdler at his best. Opened chase account at Exeter last spring and not discredited back over fences, third of 6 to Hoe Joly Smoke in 3m handicap here last month. This demands a lot more though.
  • 20. Knockanore
    J: Freddie MitchellT: Ryan Potter
    F: 56213316
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    142
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Took his form up a couple of notches when a wide-margin winner of Newcastle's Eider in February but went with much less fluency on much softer ground when a below-par sixth in Midlands National at Uttoxeter following month. Worth another chance but another a long way out of the handicap.
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