16.10

1st

10

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Resplendent Grey

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

1lb out of the handicap; chasing last five starts, winning first attempt and creditable results in the others; performed wonders to finish fourth in the 3m6f NH Chase at Cheltenham last time, given he'd been labouring badly out the back three out, but a much more zestful, fluent display would clearly be preferable and connections therefore reach for cheekpieces.

7/1

1st

10

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Resplendent Grey

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

1lb out of the handicap; chasing last five starts, winning first attempt and creditable results in the others; performed wonders to finish fourth in the 3m6f NH Chase at Cheltenham last time, given he'd been labouring badly out the back three out, but a much more zestful, fluent display would clearly be preferable and connections therefore reach for cheekpieces.

7/1

4th

2

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Resplendent Grey

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Chasing on last four starts, winning first attempt; close second in Listed novice here (near 3m1f, good) before creditable minor honours on soft ground in 3m Grade 2 novice at Sandown and 2m4f handicap here; needs to resume improvement but he's stayed on strongly over those shorter trips.

9/1

2nd

8

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Lombron

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

His sole start over 3m saw him pulled up, on heavy ground admittedly, but the furthest he's been otherwise was 2m5f and that too was a failure; 6yo with time on his side and his best form last time out, winning a 2m4f beginners chase at Clonmel, but big improvement is required and his suitability for this test requires plenty of guesswork.

16/1

3rd

5

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

High Class Hero

10st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Close second to Dancing City in Grade 1 Punchestown novice hurdle (3m, good to yielding) last May; while his form as a novice chaser has not matched that, defeat at 2-13 last time was over an inadequate 2m5f and he's basically made a satisfactory transition; work to do but, faced with this new, serious stamina test, this lightly raced 8yo has been favourite this week for today's handicap debut and the stable's top jockey Paul Townend takes the ride.

4/1

3rd

5

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

High Class Hero

10st 8lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Close second to Dancing City in Grade 1 Punchestown novice hurdle (3m, good to yielding) last May; while his form as a novice chaser has not matched that, defeat at 2-13 last time was over an inadequate 2m5f and he's basically made a satisfactory transition; work to do but, faced with this new, serious stamina test, this lightly raced 8yo has been favourite this week for today's handicap debut and the stable's top jockey Paul Townend takes the ride.

4/1

2nd

4

15th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 176y

14:30 Thurles

High Class Hero

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart novice hurdler last season, rated 148 following second to stablemate Dancing City in 3m Grade 1 Punchestown novice; has made a good start to chasing career at same venue, second to a more experienced type over 3m before stepping up on that form to win 2m6f beginners last month; bypassed Cheltenham for this and big player.

5/4

4th

13

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Spanish Harlem

10st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: W P Mullins

Sole win was in France on debut, so he's now 0-13 for Willie Mullins and 0-9 over fences; clearly best effort came in the Scottish National on soft ground last year when about 8l sixth, coming from well off the pace (2lb higher today); penultimate outing gave some renewed hope, before he was unluckily carried out in the latest Scottish National when cheekpieces were added; just 9-1 that day but he's 6lb out of the handicap this time.

20/1

4th

13

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Spanish Harlem

10st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: W P Mullins

Sole win was in France on debut, so he's now 0-13 for Willie Mullins and 0-9 over fences; clearly best effort came in the Scottish National on soft ground last year when about 8l sixth, coming from well off the pace (2lb higher today); penultimate outing gave some renewed hope, before he was unluckily carried out in the latest Scottish National when cheekpieces were added; just 9-1 that day but he's 6lb out of the handicap this time.

20/1

10

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Spanish Harlem

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Sole win was in France on debut, so he's now 0-12 for Willie Mullins and 0-8 over fences; clearly best effort on handicap chase debut in this on soft ground last year when about 8l sixth to Macdermott, coming from well off the pace; 4lb lower today and fourth of 17 at Punchestown (3m3f) on latest outing gave some renewed hope; cheekpieces are now added.

14/1

6th

7

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Monbeg Genius

10st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Dictated the pace for a Uttoxeter win (3m, soft; 3lb higher today) in February with second-time cheekpieces (kept since) in a less demanding race than he's often appeared in; 13l fourth in the Welsh National (near 3m7f, soft) was respectable but he did not spark in the big one at Aintree three weeks ago and good ground would give him more to prove.

33/1

6th

7

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Monbeg Genius

10st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Dictated the pace for a Uttoxeter win (3m, soft; 3lb higher today) in February with second-time cheekpieces (kept since) in a less demanding race than he's often appeared in; 13l fourth in the Welsh National (near 3m7f, soft) was respectable but he did not spark in the big one at Aintree three weeks ago and good ground would give him more to prove.

33/1

27

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Monbeg Genius

10st 6lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Familiar contender in major handicaps who was better than ever when dictating the pace for a Uttoxeter win (3m, soft) in February with second-time cheekpieces; however, he's back up 5lb as a result and while his 13l fourth in the Welsh National (near 3m7f, soft) was respectable, today's task may also prove a bit too demanding.

40/1

7th

6

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Victtorino

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Poor Cheltenham record was extended at the Festival last time; 3m at right-handed Ascot, on the other hand, produced four wins (two on good ground) from five attempts and his strong finish in Newbury's big 3m2f handicap in November catches the eye with regard to today's new trip; his stable has had a long dry spell recently (it ended on Thursday) but he's a strong candidate otherwise.

16/1

7th

6

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Victtorino

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Poor Cheltenham record was extended at the Festival last time; 3m at right-handed Ascot, on the other hand, produced four wins (two on good ground) from five attempts and his strong finish in Newbury's big 3m2f handicap in November catches the eye with regard to today's new trip; his stable has had a long dry spell recently (it ended on Thursday) but he's a strong candidate otherwise.

16/1

6

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Victtorino

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Struggled last term on both previous Cheltenham runs (including in this), which is a worry; this winter's two wins came at favourite course Ascot (3m, good to soft/good) but he also ran well at Newbury in November and this progressive 7yo is climbing the weights only slowly; dangerous to rule out.

25/1

8th

14

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Collectors Item

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Emerged in second for London National over C&D (soft) in December and won from the front in the Somerset National at Wincanton (3m3f, good to soft) in January; flop in the Eider at Newcastle in February, while good ground may be a problem today; position 7lb out of the handicap certainly is.

25/1

8th

14

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Collectors Item

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Emerged in second for London National over C&D (soft) in December and won from the front in the Somerset National at Wincanton (3m3f, good to soft) in January; flop in the Eider at Newcastle in February, while good ground may be a problem today; position 7lb out of the handicap certainly is.

25/1

1

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Newcastle

Collectors Item

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

prominent, led after 10th, headed and pressed leader 13th, lost position 18th, soon towards rear and struggling, pulled up before 2 out

8/1

9th

2

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Minella Cocooner

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Delivered late to win this race on good ground last year by a neck, 26 days after his third in a heavy-ground Irish National; he shaped as if back to his best in the Grand National three weeks ago, travelling well to dispute the lead two out but ending up seventh as the 4m2f took its toll; this trip is presumably the ideal fit and, although 4lb higher than last year, a big run should be forthcoming if Aintree has not taken it out of him.

7/1

9th

2

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Minella Cocooner

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Delivered late to win this race on good ground last year by a neck, 26 days after his third in a heavy-ground Irish National; he shaped as if back to his best in the Grand National three weeks ago, travelling well to dispute the lead two out but ending up seventh as the 4m2f took its toll; this trip is presumably the ideal fit and, although 4lb higher than last year, a big run should be forthcoming if Aintree has not taken it out of him.

7/1

7th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Minella Cocooner

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: W P Mullins

Third to Intense Raffles in the Irish National (3m5f, heavy) and delivered late to win the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown (extended 3m4f, good; 6lb higher today) later last April; Grade 1 rivals proved far too hot for him this season and he failed to trouble Nick Rockett and Intense Raffles at Fairyhouse on latest outing, but he looks a far more interesting prospect for today's assignment and this could be when he wins again.

12/1

10th

20

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Knockanore

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

First foray beyond 3m saw him win the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft) in February eased down by 16l; raised 10lb when nowhere near repeating the dose as favourite for the Midlands National (4m2f, good to soft) six weeks ago and he's now an additional 15lb out of the handicap.

50/1

10th

20

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Knockanore

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

First foray beyond 3m saw him win the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft) in February eased down by 16l; raised 10lb when nowhere near repeating the dose as favourite for the Midlands National (4m2f, good to soft) six weeks ago and he's now an additional 15lb out of the handicap.

50/1

6th

12

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Knockanore

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Kicked off over fences at 2m and hadn't won past 2m4f until putting that right on his first foray beyond 3m in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft), which he won eased down by some 16l; that was never in doubt from a good way from home and the 10lb rise is fully warranted; must have a chance of following up if he can perform to the same level three weeks on.

5/1

11th

11

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

OMoore Park

10st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

2lb out of the handicap; fell in his first two chases but has got his act together since and placed over the extended 2m4f when racing prominently at Cheltenham on last two outings; ridden by Sean O'Keeffe throughout chase career; stamina is a big question, particularly after he attempted 2m7f twice as a hurdler, and he's rather a free-going sort, but a hood (tried once) returns and he's been staying on admirably at the finish of late.

20/1

12th

15

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Chosen Witness

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: W P Mullins

Won novice handicap hurdle at Ayr (3m, soft) last April in a first-time hood (tried twice since); only one echo of that form in his five races since, when third in a beginners chase; seemed to be running well when unseating four out in a Grade 2 on penultimate start but pulled up when 12-1 for the Scottish National on latest; 7lb out of the handicap.

33/1

13th

12

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Goshen

10st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

5lb out of the handicap; 9yo whose career has contained plenty of surprises and performing so manfully in 3m handicap chases on good ground at Ascot and this track on his last two starts is arguably one of them; that's nowhere near his old hurdles form but he's been sticking on as if his next reinvention could be as a stayer.

40/1

13th

12

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Goshen

10st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

5lb out of the handicap; 9yo whose career has contained plenty of surprises and performing so manfully in 3m handicap chases on good ground at Ascot and this track on his last two starts is arguably one of them; that's nowhere near his old hurdles form but he's been sticking on as if his next reinvention could be as a stayer.

40/1

3rd

1

8th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 37y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Goshen

11st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

9yo who is somewhat mercurial but he's run pretty well in defeat the last twice here (2m7f, heavy; hurdles) and Ascot (3m, good; fences); goes well at Sandown and drops back down in grade today; could be involved.

5/1

3

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Threeunderthrufive

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m, good); commendable efforts most starts since, for instance beaten a nose by Victtorino at Ascot (3m, good; 1lb higher today) in February, but this race last year was not one of them and neither was the Grand National three weeks ago.

16/1

3

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Threeunderthrufive

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m, good); commendable efforts most starts since, for instance beaten a nose by Victtorino at Ascot (3m, good; 1lb higher today) in February, but this race last year was not one of them and neither was the Grand National three weeks ago.

16/1

15

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Threeunderthrufive

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Paul Nicholls

Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m, good); commendable efforts most starts since and he went down by a nose off today's mark at Ascot (3m, good) last time; big odds but place possibilities.

33/1

4

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Dancing City

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: W P Mullins

Three-time Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler, including twice last spring, and he began his chasing career in promising style with two wins this winter; there have since been significant reverses when well beaten at Cheltenham and falling at Aintree, both in Grade 1s over about 3m, but he'd previously suggested a strength in stamina which gives this test some appeal.

6/1

4

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Dancing City

10st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: W P Mullins

Three-time Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler, including twice last spring, and he began his chasing career in promising style with two wins this winter; there have since been significant reverses when well beaten at Cheltenham and falling at Aintree, both in Grade 1s over about 3m, but he'd previously suggested a strength in stamina which gives this test some appeal.

6/1

2

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Dancing City

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Has finished behind Stellar Story at the last two Cheltenham Festivals but was hindered by being pestered up front in latest; otherwise a smart stayer who retains the potential to land a top prize over fences, having been a three-time Grade 1 winner as a novice hurdler, including on this card 12 months ago; remains of major interest.

3/1

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Olympic Man

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: W P Mullins

Lightly raced 8yo; jumping was a major issue on his first two starts over fences but some improvement when he won a 2m4f beginners chase at Naas seven weeks ago, rallying extremely well; favourite for the Scottish National (4m) a fortnight ago but he didn't settle in front and subsided into seventh; today's hood could help with that and he may still bring potential.

22/1

16

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Kings Threshold

10st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Ran poorly in December on sole visit here; tongue-tie went on when he won all three starts since (Huntingdon, Warwick and Newbury) and, following wind surgery, he's done it pretty smoothly on last two occasions; however, he's not proven beyond an extended 2m7f (this is his first run much beyond 3m) and is now 8lb out of the handicap, on top of latest 7lb rise.

20/1

16

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Kings Threshold

10st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Ran poorly in December on sole visit here; tongue-tie went on when he won all three starts since (Huntingdon, Warwick and Newbury) and, following wind surgery, he's done it pretty smoothly on last two occasions; however, he's not proven beyond an extended 2m7f (this is his first run much beyond 3m) and is now 8lb out of the handicap, on top of latest 7lb rise.

20/1

1st

4

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

17:35 Newbury

Kings Threshold

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

held up in rear, headway going easily before 4 out, led 2 out, ridden clear run-in

5/2

18

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Klarc Kent

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

0-14 since bumper win in 2022; fourth and second in the last two Scottish Nationals, latterly off a reduced mark when wearing second-time cheekpieces two weeks ago; while that was a welcome return to form, position 12lb out of the handicap today demands so much more; 5lb claimer is called up.

25/1

18

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Klarc Kent

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

0-14 since bumper win in 2022; fourth and second in the last two Scottish Nationals, latterly off a reduced mark when wearing second-time cheekpieces two weeks ago; while that was a welcome return to form, position 12lb out of the handicap today demands so much more; 5lb claimer is called up.

25/1

2nd

21

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Klarc Kent

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: W P Mullins

Won a bumper three years ago but 0-13 since; competitive over fences last season and his 6l fourth at 50-1 in this race (soft; 8lb lower today) last April reads well, but a poor sequence since was not greatly improved by his eighth when wearing first-time cheekpieces in last month's 3m6f NH Chase.

20/1

19

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Hoe Joly Smoke

10st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bled from the nose on penultimate start but has otherwise done well switched to chasing this term, notably for two 3m wins at this track (Goshen a close third last time); just a 7yo and a lightly raced one at that, whose style of victory last time (he travelled much the best) suggested he could have plenty more to give, but he's 15lb higher today, thanks largely to his position 12lb out of the handicap.

14/1

19

26th Apr 2025

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Hoe Joly Smoke

10st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Bled from the nose on penultimate start but has otherwise done well switched to chasing this term, notably for two 3m wins at this track (Goshen a close third last time); just a 7yo and a lightly raced one at that, whose style of victory last time (he travelled much the best) suggested he could have plenty more to give, but he's 15lb higher today, thanks largely to his position 12lb out of the handicap.

14/1

1st

4

8th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 37y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Hoe Joly Smoke

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Well-beaten fifth at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft) in December last time, when bleeding from the nose; however, he was progressive previously and won over this C&D (soft) earlier that month; also effective on good to soft ground (unraced on good); no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

11/4