The JP McManus-owned nine-year-old has won the major hunter chase prizes at Aintree and Punchestown, but has so far proved expensive to follow at Prestbury Park in March, filling the runner-up spot in each of the past three seasons. Its On The Line was a neck second to Wonderwall last term and his trainer Emmet Mullins will be doing everything he can to ensure he can finally get his head in front this time around. “It’s our fourth attempt, so we’ve been there and know what’s involved, so fingers crossed we can tweak one or two things and get him across the line,” he said. We tried the cheekpieces but I don’t think they worked and I don’t think he enjoyed them. We were always hoping it was just a matter of time before he put it together.

Source: Express February 18, 2026 13:26 UTC