High Class Hero Odds and Grand National Form 2026

Introduction

High Class Hero lived up to his name in the early part of his career winning his first five races under Rules. In fact, the nine-year-old gelding only finished out of the first three once in his first twelve races, including when favourite for Bet365 Gold Cup last season.

The son of Sulamani’s consistency has come to an abrupt end this season when he has pulled up in both of his last two racecourse appearances. Both of those races have come on very soft or heavy ground so it may just be that High Class Hero requires a sound surface now to show his best form. 

The British handicapper obviously still believes that the gelding has the capability to run well in the Grand National as he has set his rating at 153 which is higher than the rating the horse has in Ireland. A reproduction of his third placing at Sandown, where he had the likes of Grangeclare West well behind him, could see him involved in the finish of the Grand National. He also appears to fit the profile Willie Mullins is using for his recent assaults on Aintree in that High Class Hero is a highly-rated type with not many miles on the clock. 

Most punters will be put off by a horse who has pulled up on both his last starts but anyone prepared looking past those runs could come down on a good value Aintree bet.

High Class Hero’s Basic Information

High Class Hero's Form Statistics

High Class Hero's GNG Ratings (out of 10)