Forgotten Willie Mullins horse labelled a ‘class act’ sees odds obliterated for Cheltenham after ‘dazzling’ win
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A FORGOTTEN Willie Mullins horse has seen his odds absolutely obliterated for Cheltenham Festival after a 'dazzling' win. 'Class act' Ile Atlantique is 'looking more exciting as he gets older', according to his legendary trainer. The seven-year-old gelding was barely asked a question when scooting up by five lengths in the Grade 2 novice chase at Naas on Sunday.
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SIGN UP NOW. 18+ Ts and Cs apply. First month membership £1, then £3 per month unless you cancel at least 7 days before your next billing date. For more information contact help@thesun.co.uk. Owned by Brighton supremo Tony Bloom, the horse had a reputation for being a big softie in a finish.
But fences look to be the making of him as he banged in his second straight win over the larger obstacles. Ile Atlantique was smashed into as short as 6-1 from as big as 25-1 for the 2m Arkle following the rout. Nicky Henderson's awesome Sir Gino heads the market at 8-11, while Mullins also has the hugely exciting Majborough at 3-1.
But the Closutton trainer looked impressed with Ile Atlantique's latest triumph, which never looked in doubt as Paul Townend cruised over the fences. And he wasn't beating mugs, with Gordon Elliott's highly-regarded Firefox trailing in second, ahead of 11-10 fav Inthepocket.
