Classic Getaway

“It was a good performance and Classic Getaway has been improving all season. Danny [Mullins, jockey] was keen to stress that the three fences in the straight made a big difference as his jumping brought him into the race without any effort and he had that final kick. It's nice for Cheveley Park to have a Red Mills winner. He ran well at Thurles on very quick ground and the different going here helped him - Willie Mullins, trainer.”

“Classic Getaway had some very good form last year. We were hoping he could do something like that. His jumping was so good and he is very agile for a horse of his size - Danny Mullins, rider”

“b\Classic Getaway didn't fulfil potential last year, but to see him put his head down today and gallop to the line was nice - Danny Mullins, jockey.”

“Classic Getaway was workmanlike. The hood had the desired effect in settling him and maybe it worked too well. He was probably just lazy in front and he had a good blow afterwards. There should be plenty of improvement in him - Willie Mullins, trainer.”

“Classic Getaway is a beautiful horse with a great walk. He was a bit more expensive than a Rolls-Royce Phantom but I'm pretty sure Mrs Thompson will get more fun out of him than a Rolls Royce. This horse is a big baby for a five-year-old with a point-to-point run and that's why I was keen to teach him to stride out. He's not really a bumper horse and I'd imagine he'll go jumping. When the ground was so wet, we thought we'd get a run into him. Willie hasn't rushed him and let him settle in. I think he'll continue to improve mentally - Patrick Mullins, jockey.”