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When is the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle 2023?
Cheltenham Friday 17th March 5.30pm
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (4yo+)
Distance: 2 miles 4 furlongs
Weights: Handicap
The final race of the Cheltenham Festival is the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle. It is run over a distance of about two miles and four and a half furlongs, and during the running there are nine hurdles to be jumped.
The event was established in 2009 and is named in honour of Martin Pipe. During his career, Pipe was champion trainer 15 times and his record at the Cheltenham Festival included 34 victories.
This is a race that David Pipe, Martin Pipe’s son would love to win but so far it has eluded him.
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Records
Fastest Win: SIR DES CHAMPS 2011 ridden by E Mullins trained by Willie Mullins finished in 285.22s – 4 minutes 45.22 seconds
Leading trainer (3 wins):
Willie Mullins – Sir Des Champs (2011), Don Poli (2014), Killultagh Vic (2015)
Source: Wikipedia
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Trends and Statistics
12 Year Trends and Statistics
- Age – All of the last 12 winners were aged between 5 and 7.
- Sex – 11 of the last 12 winners were geldings.
- Trainer – Willie Mullins (3), Goron Elliott (2) and Paul Nicholls (2) are the only trainers to saddle more than 1 winner in the last 12 years.
- Country – 8 of the last 12 winners were bred in Ireland, 3 in France and 1 in Great Britain.
- Colour – 9 of the last 12 winners were bay..
- Weight Carried – All of the last of the last twelve winners carried between 11st and 11st 10lb.
- Starting Price (SP) – 9 of the last 12 winners returned a SP between 11/1 and 25/1.
- Starting Price Rank – Just 1 of the last 12 winners started as favourite and only 2 were in the first 5 in the betting.
- Headgear – 10 of the last 12 winners were without headgear
- Days Since Last Run – 11 of the last 12 winners had run between 21 and 60 days ago.
- Last Run Form –6 of the last 12 winners had won last time out. 11 finished in the first 5.
- Official Rating – All of the last 12 winners had an OR between 133 and 145
Who are the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Leading Contenders?
We are looking at the runners and forming our shortlist for the Leading Contenders for the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
The ‘Get Out Stakes’ and the last race of the Festival; a final chance to land a winner but the race landscape is sure to present a tricky puzzle to solve. One at a big price might be the way to go and RICHMOND LAKE if getting a run in the race could give a good account.
Donald McCain’s charge has shown up really well in four starts over hurdles since joining from the point-to-point sphere, winning twice at Bangor and Sedgefield and finished runner-up behind the well-regarded Jonbon at Haydock in January.
That was a good run behind the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle hopeful where he made that one pull out the stops for the victory, leading over the last and battling well but just unable to hold off the surge of Nicky Henderson’s rising star.
That was over two miles but he had been impressive at Sedgefield the time before when easily justifying long odds-on over this trip and there’s surely more to come. He could be fairly treated off a 132 rating and he can make his presence felt in the finale.
ANTE-POST SELECTION: RICHMOND LAKE
What’s our Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Tips for 2022?
EGLANTINE DU SEUIL 16:50 Cheltenham 33/1 each way – Winner of the Dawn Run in 2019 and hasn't won since, however, she ran very well off this mark when second over course and distance in December and I suspect the canny Paul Nicholls has been plotting an assault on this race ever since.
Finished 11th.
Here is what Keith wrote about the 2020 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle.
Twenty seven races in the bag, and it could come down to this final event to decide who is the festival champion trainer, although I expect Willie Mullins will have it sewn up by then.
While Mullins will likely have a runner or two in the race (BLACKBOW is one possible), the horse I am looking forward to lining up on the day is trained by his chief rival.
Gordon Elliott’s COLUMN OF FIRE has a nice progressive profile, having won his maiden at Punchestown in January with some authority, he went on to Leopardstown and finished second on his handicap debut.
My selection for the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle 2020 is: COLUMN OF FIRE 9/1 each way (NRNB).
On the day, we ended the festival with a hard luck story when COLUMN OF FIRE who was being ridden to challenge fell at the last in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle Results
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m4½f (4456 yards) Prize (winner): £39022 Dir: Left Handed
Runners: 23 Going: Good To Soft Class: Class 2 Age Restrictions: 4yo+
Winners Time: 5 mins 5.73s Avg OR: 137 Median OR: 137 Hurdles: 10
| No | Place | Dist Bt | Horse | Age | Weight | OR | Trainer | Jockey (Claim) | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1st | Banbridge (IRE) | 6 | 11-3 | 137 | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | McDonagh, Mark M | 12/1 | |
| always handy, led after 2 out, driven and joined last, stayed on well, holding 2nd final 75 yards BF IP MIN 1.01 BF IP MAX 19 Owner: Mr R A Bartlett | |||||||||
| 15 | 2nd | 1.5 | Cobblers Dream (IRE) | 6 | 11-2 | 136 | Case, B I | Andrews, Jack | 12/1 |
| held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, strong challenged before last, rider dropped rein briefly after last, held final 75 yards BF IP MIN 1.4 BF IP MAX 250 Owner: Lady Jane Grosvenor | |||||||||
| 2 | 3rd | 2.25 | Hollow Games (IRE) | 6 | 11-9 | 143 | Elliott, Gordon | Gainford, Mr J C | 9/2 |
| held up in mid-division on outside, headway when hampered before 3 out, hung left approaching last, 3rd last, stayed on, no impression on front pair BF IP MIN 3.3 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Bective Stud | |||||||||
| 18 | 4th | HD | Freedom To Dream (FR) | 7 | 11-1 | 135 | Fahey, Peter | Harrison, Liam | 20/1 |
| chased leaders on inside, lost ground before 2 out, closed approaching last, pressing for 3rd at last, stayed on, no impression on front pair BF IP MIN 20 BF IP MAX 990 Owner: Mr Paul D Leech | |||||||||
| 25 | 5th | 2.75 | Party Business (IRE) | 6 | 10-12 | 132 | Williams, Ian | Todd, C J | 28/1 |
| held up towards rear, hampered 2nd and 4th, headway and switched left before last, ran on well flat, nearest finish BF IP MIN 26 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Eventmasters Racing | |||||||||
| 9 | 6th | 2.5 | Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) | 8 | 11-4 | 138 | Cromwell, Gavin Patrick | Torrens, Simon | 40/1 |
| in touch, hampered and lost place 4th, closed 6th, hampered before 3 out, outpaced after 2 out, stayed on flat, not trouble leaders BF IP MIN 70 BF IP MAX 990 Owner: Mr John P McManus | |||||||||
| 14 | 7th | 0.5 | Au Fleuron (FR) | 5 | 11-3 | 137 | Elliott, Gordon | Brogan, Kevin | 40/1 |
| chased leaders, not fluent 5th, outpaced before 2 out, kept on flat, not pace to get on terms BF IP MIN 38 BF IP MAX 990 Owner: Bective Stud | |||||||||
| 13 | 8th | HD | Chemical Energy (IRE) | 6 | 11-3 | 137 | Elliott, Gordon | Fitzgerald, Mr S | 11/1 |
| chased leaders on outside, closed 3 out, outpaced and no impression before last, kept on flat BF IP MIN 4.5 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Caldwell Construction Ltd | |||||||||
| 20 | 9th | 2.25 | Herbiers (FR) | 5 | 11-0 | 134 | Greenall, Oliver | Gillard, Mr T | 66/1 |
| mid-division, headway after 2 out, beaten before last, weakened flat BF IP MIN 34 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: The Nevers Racing Partnership | |||||||||
| 12 | 10th | 1.5 | Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE) | 7 | 11-3 | 137 | Meade, Noel | Walsh, E | 25/1 |
| mid-division, headway after 2 out, no impression last, no extra flat BF IP MIN 10 BF IP MAX 990 Owner: Hammer & Trowel Syndicate | |||||||||
| 3 | 11th | 1 | Adamantly Chosen (IRE) | 5 | 11-8 | 142 | Mullins, W P | Deegan, R | 11/2 |
| chased leaders, took keen hold, closed 3 out, led 2 out, soon headed, weakened before last BF IP MIN 2.98 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Watch This Space Syndicate | |||||||||
| 17 | 12th | 0.75 | Quinta Do Mar (IRE) | 7 | 11-1 | 135 | Pauling, Ben | Morgan, Luca | 40/1 |
| prominent, every chance after 2 out, lost place before last BF IP MIN 36 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: The Bourtoneers | |||||||||
| 19 | 13th | 0.75 | Perfect Attitude | 6 | 11-1 | 135 | Elliott, Gordon | Tudor, Jack | 66/1 |
| held up in rear, hampered 2nd and 4th, headway before mistake 2 out, switched right before last, soon no impression BF IP MIN 10 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: M G White Limited | |||||||||
| 1 | 14th | 6 | The Very Man (IRE) | 8 | 11-10 | 144 | Harrington, Mrs John | Orr, Conor | 66/1 |
| chased leaders, hampered and lost place 4th, not fluent 6th, effort before last, no impression, well beaten flat BF IP MIN 40 BF IP MAX 990 Owner: Dan Kiely/rob Kearney | |||||||||
| 6 | 15th | 2.25 | The Goffer (IRE) | 5 | 11-6 | 140 | Elliott, Gordon | Ewing, Sam | 18/1 |
| towards rear, not fluent 1st, hampered 4th, not fluent 6th, well beaten after 2 out BF IP MIN 18 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Mr Allan Snow | |||||||||
| 16 | 16th | HD | I A Connect (IRE) | 7 | 11-2 | 136 | Elliott, Gordon | Gregory, Fergus | 28/1 |
| mid-division, tried to close before 2 out, no impression, well beaten before last BF IP MIN 13 BF IP MAX 990 Owner: McNeill Family | |||||||||
| 23 | 17th | 10 | Silver Sheen | 8 | 10-12 | 132 | Harrington, Mrs John | Condon, R J | 100/1 |
| always in rear BF IP MIN 100 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Mr J Turner | |||||||||
| 4 | 18th | 2.5 | Five OClock (FR) | 7 | 11-7 | 141 | Mullins, W P | Foley, J B | 15/2 |
| hampered 2nd, always towards rear BF IP MIN 7 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Mrs S Ricci | |||||||||
| 24 | 19th | 1.25 | Bigz Belief (IRE) | 5 | 10-12 | 132 | Smith, Matthew J | McKenna, Liam | 150/1 |
| made most until 2 out, soon weakened BF IP MIN 34 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Ms Debbie Kelly | |||||||||
| 10 | BD | Langer Dan (IRE) | 6 | 11-3 | 137 | Skelton, Daniel | Williams, Lorcan | 7/2 (Fav) | |
| held up towards rear, brought down 2nd BF IP MIN 5.9 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Mr Colm Donlon | |||||||||
| 5 | F | Grand Jury (FR) | 6 | 11-7 | 141 | Bromhead, Henry De | Morgan, Hugh | 22/1 | |
| held up in mid-division, fell 2nd BF IP MIN 23 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Robcour | |||||||||
| 7 | F | Decimation (IRE) | 7 | 11-6 | 140 | Bromhead, Henry De | OConnor, M P | 33/1 | |
| prominent, fell 4th BF IP MIN 30 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Gigginstown House Stud | |||||||||
| 21 | UR | Lucky Max (GER) | 6 | 11-0 | 134 | Doyle, Sean Thomas | Kavanagh, Peter J | 80/1 | |
| held up towards rear, hampered 2nd, hampered and unseated rider 4th BF IP MIN 50 BF IP MAX 1000 Owner: Mr Donnchadh Doyle | |||||||||
Non Runners
Reserve Tank (IRE) – 2022-03-17 14:30:02
Earlofthecotswolds (FR) – 2022-03-18 14:33:02
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
Distance: 2m4½f (4456 yards) Prize (winner): £32498 Dir: Left Handed
Runners: 22 Going: Good To Soft Class: Class 2 Age Restrictions: 4yo+
Winners Time: 4 mins 59.70s Avg OR: 138 Median OR: 137
| No | Place | Dist Bt | Horse | Age | OR | Trainer | Jockey (Claim) | Odds | BF | BFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1st | Galopin Des Champs (FR) | 5 | 142 | Mullins, W P | OKeeffe, Sean F | 8/1 | 10.67 | 3.00 | |
| led after 1st until after next, chased leaders, travelling well on inside between last 2, led on bit before last, quickened clear run-in BF IP MIN 1.01 BF IP MAX 10.5 | ||||||||||
| 22 | 2nd | 2.25 | Langer Dan (IRE) | 5 | 135 | Skelton, Daniel | Williams, Lorcan | 13/2 | 11.50 | 2.61 |
| patiently ridden towards rear, steady headway going well when switched right before 2 out, went 2nd at the last, kept on but readily outpaced run-in BF IP MIN 2.02 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 1 | 3rd | 9 | Floueur (FR) | 6 | 143 | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | Obrien, P V | 33/1 | 35.73 | 11.00 |
| mid-division, lost place and towards rear 7th, rallied between last 2, chasing leaders on outside approaching last, went 3rd towards finish, no chance with leading duo BF IP MIN 19 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 16 | 4th | 0.75 | Whatsupwithyou (IRE) | 7 | 136 | Pauling, Ben | Morgan, Luca | 33/1 | 34.00 | 8.83 |
| chased leaders, went 2nd 7th, ridden to lead between last 2, ridden and headed before the last, lost 2nd at the last, weakened into 4th towards finish BF IP MIN 5.4 BF IP MAX 990 | ||||||||||
| 4 | 5th | 1.75 | Dallas Des Pictons (FR) | 8 | 142 | Foster, Mrs Denise | Gregory, Fergus | 66/1 | 114.72 | 12.70 |
| chased leaders, outpaced between last 2, kept on again run-in, BF IP MIN 60 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 3 | 6th | 2.5 | Leoncavallo (IRE) | 9 | 142 | Pipe, D E | Gillard, Fergus | 28/1 | 38.78 | 6.71 |
| raced keenly in mid-division, headway chasing leaders plugging on in 4th when hit last, weakened run-in BF IP MIN 4 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 9 | 7th | 1.75 | Mill Green | 9 | 140 | Henderson, N J | Anderson, Joe | 40/1 | 57.31 | 8.65 |
| mi-division, closer tracking leaders 2nd, weakened after 2 out BF IP MIN 20 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 18 | 8th | NK | Frontal Assault (IRE) | 6 | 136 | Foster, Mrs Denise | Gainford, Mr J C | 16/1 | 20.12 | 3.63 |
| chased leaders, slightly hampered by loose horse approaching 3rd, weakened before 2 out BF IP MIN 10.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 6 | 9th | NK | Amour de Nuit (IRE) | 9 | 141 | Nicholls, P F | Cheleda, Angus | 100/1 | 127.50 | 20.00 |
| mid-division approaching 4th, headway chasing leaders before 2 out, ridden and weakened between last 2 BF IP MIN 14 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 11 | 10th | 3.25 | Gentleman De Mee (FR) | 5 | 139 | Mullins, W P | Torrens, Simon | 4/1 (Fav) | 7.39 | 2.76 |
| pulled hard, led after 2nd 7th, chased leaders, weakened next, towards rear and no chance after BF IP MIN 3.3 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 11th | HD | Eglantine Du Seuil (FR) | 7 | 143 | Nicholls, P F | Carver, Bryan | 33/1 | 42.00 | 7.89 |
| towards rear of mid-division, never involved BF IP MIN 24 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 17 | 12th | 13 | Clondaw Cian (IRE) | 11 | 136 | Leech, Mrs S | Houlihan, Sean M | 100/1 | 160.44 | 18.78 |
| always towards rear, never on terms BF IP MIN 75 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 19 | 13th | HD | Dream Berry (FR) | 10 | 135 | ONeill, Jonjo | Brogan, Kevin | 66/1 | 63.15 | 13.85 |
| led until after 1st, mid-division, lost place and towards rear 7th, never on terms after BF IP MIN 34 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 14 | 14th | NK | First Lord De Cuet (FR) | 7 | 137 | Pipe, D E | Fuller, Page | 50/1 | 53.20 | 14.48 |
| badly hampered 1st, headway chasing leaders after 7th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out BF IP MIN 15 BF IP MAX 400 | ||||||||||
| 13 | 15th | 10 | Commandingpresence (IRE) | 6 | 137 | Bromhead, Henry De | Morgan, Hugh | 22/1 | 42.00 | 5.75 |
| held up and always towards rear, tailed off BF IP MIN 32 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 20 | 16th | 7.5 | Dolciano Dici (FR) | 8 | 135 | Barr, Brian | Cowley, Patrick | 300/1 | 772.69 | 50.00 |
| slightly hampered 1st, always towards rear BF IP MIN 290 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 24 | 17th | 15 | Martinhal (IRE) | 6 | 133 | Pipe, D E | Patrick, Richard | 18/1 | 30.00 | 5.38 |
| mid-division, lost place and towards rear after 7th, tailed off and eased before the last BF IP MIN 11 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 15 | PU | Fabulous Saga (FR) | 9 | 137 | Nicholls, P F | Dingle, Rex | 100/1 | 114.28 | 16.50 | |
| chasing leaders when went badly right and lost place 1st, hit 3rd, towards rear and never on terms after, tailed off and pulled up before 7th BF IP MIN 100 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 21 | PU | Adjali (GER) | 6 | 135 | Henderson, N J | Ffrench Davis, Mr Ben | 50/1 | 75.00 | 13.00 | |
| towards rear, behind when stumbled 3 out, pulled up after next BF IP MIN 46 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 12 | PU | Fire Attack (IRE) | 6 | 138 | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | Brown, Oakley | 8/1 | 9.20 | 2.97 | |
| raced keenly towards rear, tailed off and pulled up before last BF IP MIN 4.1 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 25 | UR | Folcano (FR) | 6 | 132 | Foster, Mrs Denise | Jones, Ben R | 15/2 | 9.77 | 2.64 | |
| chasing leaders when badly hampered and unseated rider 1st BF IP MIN 9.4 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 7 | UR | Gabynako (FR) | 6 | 141 | Cromwell, Gavin Patrick | McNamara, Conor | 9/2 | 6.20 | 2.04 | |
| badly hampered and unseated rider 1st BF IP MIN 5.9 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle
Distance: 2m4½f (4456 yards) Prize (winner): £43330 Dir: Left Handed
Runners: 23 Going: Soft Class: Class 2 Age Restrictions: 4yo+
Winners Time: 5 mins 3.73s Avg OR: 139 Median OR: 139
| No | Place | Dist Bt | Horse | Age | OR | Trainer | Jockey (Claim) | Odds | BF | BFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1st | Indefatigable (IRE) | 7 | 145 | Webber, P R | Dingle, Rex | 25/1 | 39.67 | 7.80 | |
| held up in rear, headway before 2 out, driven to chase leaders between last 2, ridden and stayed on well under pressure towards stands side rail after last, led post BF IP MIN 1.01 BF IP MAX 910 | ||||||||||
| 18 | 2nd | SH | Pileon (IRE) | 6 | 138 | Hobbs, P J | Jones, Ben R | 9/1 | 13.09 | 3.88 |
| tracked leaders, headway before 2 out, led between last 2, ridden and hard pressed when left 3 lengths clear last, kept on, headed post BF IP MIN 1.2 BF IP MAX 140 | ||||||||||
| 24 | 3rd | 3 | Great White Shark (FR) | 6 | 136 | Mullins, W P | McInerney, Donal J | 40/1 | 55.00 | 8.50 |
| pressed leader, led 3 out, ridden and headed between last 2, one pace when left 2nd after last, kept on, 3rd and held near finish BF IP MIN 4.6 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 22 | 4th | NK | Happygolucky (IRE) | 6 | 137 | Bailey, K C | Sheppard, Stan | 25/1 | 34.00 | 6.40 |
| tracked leaders on inside, driven after 2 out, ridden to chase front pair when left 2nd briefly and hampered last, kept on BF IP MIN 6.8 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 15 | 5th | NK | The Bosses Oscar (IRE) | 5 | 138 | Elliott, Gordon | OKeeffe, Sean F | 11/1 | 23.00 | 3.72 |
| towards rear, outpaced 2 out, ridden and headway under pressure between last 2, chased leaders when hampered last, kept on flat, never nearer BF IP MIN 19.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 8 | 6th | 0.5 | Mill Green | 8 | 140 | Henderson, N J | Anderson, Joe | 66/1 | 135.64 | 23.00 |
| behind, pushed along after 6th, ridden after 2 out, headway under pressure when hampered last, switched left and kept on flat, never going pace to challenge, nearest finish BF IP MIN 55 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 3 | 7th | 0.5 | Five OClock (FR) | 5 | 145 | Mullins, W P | McNamara, Conor | 7/1 | 9.60 | 2.80 |
| in touch, dropped to mid-division when faulted and rider lost iron briefly after 4th, outpaced after 2 out, ridden before last, never able to challenge BF IP MIN 6.4 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 13 | 8th | 0.5 | Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) | 6 | 139 | Cromwell, Gavin Patrick | OKeeffe, Darragh | 13/2 | 8.16 | 2.96 |
| not much room 2nd, mid-division, not fluent 6th, headway on inside after next, driven to chase leaders after 2 out, ridden and kept on under pressure flat, no impression BF IP MIN 8 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 17 | 9th | NK | Flash The Steel (IRE) | 8 | 138 | Skelton, Daniel | Marshall, William | 20/1 | 50.00 | 8.20 |
| held up towards rear on outside, headway before 2 out, chased leaders turning in, ridden before last, kept on same pace, no impression BF IP MIN 18 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 7 | 10th | 3 | Doctor Duffy (IRE) | 7 | 140 | Byrnes, C | Brouder, Mr K J | 20/1 | 23.65 | 5.20 |
| towards rear, switched outside and some headway before 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace after last, never threatened leaders BF IP MIN 18 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 9 | 11th | NK | Umbrigado (IRE) | 6 | 140 | Pipe, D E | Tudor, Jack | 9/1 | 14.51 | 4.10 |
| towards rear on inside, headway before 2 out, chased leaders between last 2, ridden and edged left after last, kept on same pace, never on terms BF IP MIN 9 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 12 | 12th | 1 | Front View (FR) | 5 | 139 | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | ONeill, Jonjo (Jr) | 4/1 (Fav) | 5.60 | 2.05 |
| mistake 2nd, not always fluent after, mid-division, tracked leaders after 3 out, ridden and outpaced after next, never on terms, weakened after last BF IP MIN 5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 5 | 13th | 5.5 | Espoir De Romay (FR) | 6 | 142 | Bailey, K C | Williams, Chester | 20/1 | 33.41 | 5.70 |
| tracked leaders, effort on inside after 2 out, one pace before last, soon weakened BF IP MIN 14 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 20 | 14th | 2.25 | Thomas Macdonagh | 7 | 137 | Snowden, Jamie | Fuller, Page | 50/1 | 126.19 | 15.27 |
| tracked leaders, challenged 2 out, soon ridden, no extra and lost place before last, weakened flat BF IP MIN 32 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 25 | 15th | 2 | Escaria Ten (FR) | 6 | 136 | Elliott, Gordon | Gregory, Fergus | 16/1 | 21.33 | 4.95 |
| not much room 2nd, tracked leaders, driven after 2 out, ridden and one pace before last, soon weakened BF IP MIN 14.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 16 | 16th | 7 | Anything Will Do (IRE) | 5 | 138 | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | Brown, Oakley | 66/1 | 84.81 | 12.94 |
| mid-division, hampered after 4th, driven and lost place before 2 out, soon behind BF IP MIN 40 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 21 | 17th | 4.5 | Ecco | 5 | 137 | Nicholls, P F | Williams, Lorcan | 50/1 | 64.89 | 11.23 |
| in touch on inside, lost place 6th, behind from 3 out BF IP MIN 40 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 14 | 18th | 6.5 | Cliffs Of Dover | 7 | 139 | Nicholls, P F | Carver, Bryan | 66/1 | 100.00 | 16.00 |
| mid-division, blundered 5th, headway before 2 out, soon ridden, unable to go with leaders turning in, weakened before last BF IP MIN 15.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 10 | 19th | 22 | Big Blue | 8 | 140 | Eustace, C,D | Morgan, Luca | 66/1 | 334.86 | 53.30 |
| made most, not fluent 6th, headed 3 out, lost place before next, soon weakened, tailed off BF IP MIN 46 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 11 | BD | My Sister Sarah (IRE) | 6 | 140 | Mullins, W P | Short, Adam W | 33/1 | 49.74 | 8.40 | |
| in touch, lost place after 4 out, outpaced in mid-division after 2 out, soon ridden, staying on but no impression when brought down last BF IP MIN 30 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 4 | F | Column Of Fire (IRE) | 6 | 143 | Elliott, Gordon | Walsh, E | 13/2 | 8.60 | 2.71 | |
| held up in touch on outside, headway after 2 out, stayed on to challenge and almost upsides when fell last BF IP MIN 1.59 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 23 | PU | Everybreathyoutake (IRE) | 6 | 137 | Elliott, Gordon | Brouder, Gavin | 50/1 | 63.40 | 8.28 | |
| mid-division, driven before 2 out, never on terms, weakened and pulled up before last BF IP MIN 32 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 19 | PU | Ruthless Article (IRE) | 7 | 138 | Curtis, Miss Rebecca | Patrick, Richard | 100/1 | 509.05 | 47.16 | |
| behind most of way, weakened and pulled up before 2 out BF IP MIN 300 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
Non Runners – Assemble, Braid Blue (IRE)
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle
Distance: 2m4½f (4456 yards) Prize (winner): £43330 Dir: Left Handed
Runners: 24 Going: Good To Soft Class: Class 2 Age Restrictions: 4yo+
Winners Time: 5 mins 4.28s Avg OR: 136 Median OR: 138
| No | Place | Dist Bt | Horse | Age | OR | Trainer | Jockey (Claim) | Odds | BF | BFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | Early Doors (FR) | 6 | 145 | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | ONeill, Jonjo (Jr) | 5/1 | 7.50 | 2.40 | |
| held up mid-division, steady headway after 3 out, chased leaders turning in, ridden to challenge before last, led flat, kept on well BF IP MIN 1.01 BF IP MAX 25 | ||||||||||
| 6 | 2nd | 1.25 | Dallas Des Pictons (FR) | 6 | 140 | Elliott, Gordon | Meyler, D | 7/2 (Fav) | 5.10 | 2.28 |
| mid-division, tracked leaders from 4th, challenged going well after 2 out, led narrowly before last, headed flat, kept on, held towards finish BF IP MIN 1.5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 9 | 3rd | 4 | Defi Bleu (FR) | 6 | 139 | Elliott, Gordon | Brassil, C | 14/1 | 19.50 | 4.00 |
| in touch, challenged after 2 out, ridden and every chance before last, kept on but no impression in clear 3rd flat BF IP MIN 6.6 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 24 | 4th | 7 | Champagne Court (IRE) | 6 | 126 | Scott, J | Dingle, Rex | 14/1 | 23.00 | 5.40 |
| mid-division, driven after 2 out, ridden to chase leaders between last 2, stayed on into well held 4th flat, never pace to get on terms BF IP MIN 18 BF IP MAX 780 | ||||||||||
| 7 | 5th | 1.25 | Coolanly (IRE) | 7 | 140 | OBrien, Fergal | Brace, Connor | 20/1 | 27.00 | 7.39 |
| mid-division, chased leaders 2 out, soon driven and outpaced, ridden before last, stayed on into 5th closing stages, never able to challenge BF IP MIN 5 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 14 | 6th | 1.75 | Cartwright | 6 | 137 | Elliott, Gordon | Gregory, Fergus | 9/1 | 13.70 | 3.89 |
| slowly away, behind, headway on outside after 3 out, came towards stands side turning in, soon ridden and every chance, outpaced in 4th when not clear run and switched left before last where not fluent, well held when lost place flat BF IP MIN 3 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 20 | 7th | 1.25 | Doctor Dex (IRE) | 6 | 129 | George, T R | Williams, Lorcan | 33/1 | 50.00 | 8.60 |
| held up behind, headway on inside after 2 out, soon chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken between last 2, well held before last BF IP MIN 50 BF IP MAX 900 | ||||||||||
| 13 | 8th | HD | Discordantly (IRE) | 5 | 138 | Harrington, Mrs John | Orr, Conor | 25/1 | 32.00 | 6.60 |
| slowly away, mid-division, ridden after 2 out, stayed on same pace, never able to get on terms BF IP MIN 9.6 BF IP MAX 900 | ||||||||||
| 21 | 9th | 0.75 | Burrows Park (FR) | 7 | 128 | Williams, Miss Venetia | Nugent, Hugh F | 25/1 | 53.65 | 7.51 |
| in touch on outside, outpaced after 2 out, never able to get back on terms BF IP MIN 38 BF IP MAX 990 | ||||||||||
| 8 | 10th | 0.5 | Style De Garde (FR) | 5 | 140 | Henderson, N J | Curtis, Ned | 25/1 | 50.00 | 9.00 |
| held up in touch, chased leaders after 3 out, driven to lead narrowly turning in, ridden and headed before last, soon no extra, weakened flat BF IP MIN 9 BF IP MAX 900 | ||||||||||
| 10 | 11th | 1.25 | Pym (IRE) | 6 | 138 | Henderson, N J | Patrick, Richard | 12/1 | 21.38 | 4.40 |
| mid-division, outpaced on outside 2 out, ridden between last 2, never threatened leaders BF IP MIN 18.5 BF IP MAX 100 | ||||||||||
| 4 | 12th | 0.75 | Mr Antolini (IRE) | 9 | 140 | Twiston-Davies, N A | Nailor, Jordan | 33/1 | 69.82 | 8.20 |
| tracked leaders, every chance 2 out, ridden and one pace between last 2, lost place before last, weakened flat BF IP MIN 36 BF IP MAX 900 | ||||||||||
| 17 | 13th | 3 | Le Musee (FR) | 6 | 132 | Hawke, N J | Buckley, Tom | 33/1 | 78.42 | 9.73 |
| behind, reminders and struggling after 5th, never able to get involved BF IP MIN 55 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 22 | 14th | 1.75 | Casa Tall (FR) | 5 | 128 | George, T R | Edgar, Kieron | 40/1 | 95.00 | 11.65 |
| mid-division on outside, headway after 3 out, driven to chase leaders after next, ridden and outpaced between last 2, weakened last BF IP MIN 8 BF IP MAX 940 | ||||||||||
| 19 | 15th | 4.5 | Sakhees City (FR) | 8 | 130 | Kirby, P A | Dowson, Thomas | 50/1 | 90.00 | 12.80 |
| never better than mid-division, behind and struggling from 6th, no danger after BF IP MIN 80 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 12 | 16th | 3.75 | Garo De Juilley (FR) | 7 | 138 | Leech, Mrs S | Houlihan, Sean M | 28/1 | 49.73 | 8.00 |
| slowly away, always behind BF IP MIN 21 BF IP MAX 900 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 17th | 11 | Acapella Bourgeois (FR) | 9 | 144 | Mullins, W P | Doyle, R A | 25/1 | 34.00 | 7.00 |
| led after 1st, headed when stumbled on landing 2 out, soon lost place, weakened before last BF IP MIN 19.5 BF IP MAX 940 | ||||||||||
| 16 | 18th | SH | Big Time Dancer (IRE) | 6 | 134 | Candlish, Jennie | Chapman, Ross | 33/1 | 64.34 | 10.00 |
| mid-division on inside, outpaced 2 out, weakened before last BF IP MIN 22 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 5 | 19th | 0.5 | Getareason (IRE) | 6 | 140 | Mullins, W P | Gilligan, L P | 9/1 | 11.50 | 3.95 |
| led to after 1st, pressed leader, not fluent 6th, led again narrowly 2 out, driven and headed turning in, soon ridden, weakened before last BF IP MIN 8 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 23 | 20th | 3.25 | Kapgarry (FR) | 6 | 127 | Twiston-Davies, N A | Sheppard, Stan | 66/1 | 144.39 | 16.55 |
| tracked leaders, pushed along after 3 out, weakened next BF IP MIN 30 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 11 | 21st | 1.5 | Daybreak Boy (IRE) | 6 | 138 | Bromhead, Henry De | McInerney, Donal J | 16/1 | 24.00 | 4.70 |
| tracked leaders, lost place 3 out, behind when ridden after next, weakened before last BF IP MIN 15 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 18 | F | Not That Fuisse (FR) | 6 | 131 | Skelton, Daniel | Marshall, William | 33/1 | 65.42 | 10.00 | |
| held up mid-division, tracked leaders before 3 out, driven and outpaced turning in, lost place and beaten when fell last BF IP MIN 25 BF IP MAX 270 | ||||||||||
| 3 | PU | If You Say Run (IRE) | 7 | 141 | Nicholls, P F | Frost, Bryony | 14/1 | 21.70 | 5.27 | |
| tracked leaders on inside, driven and lost place after 3 out, soon weakened and behind, tailed off when pulled up before last BF IP MIN 17 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
| 15 | RR | Mount Mews (IRE) | 8 | 137 | McCain Jnr, D | McMenamin, Daniel | 33/1 | 125.86 | 10.63 | |
| refused to race BF IP MIN 100 BF IP MAX 1000 | ||||||||||
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Previous Winners
| Date | Going | Runners | Winner | Stallion | Age | Jockey (Clm) | Trainer | Odds | Weight | OR | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.03.2022 | Good To Soft | 23 | Banbridge (IRE) | Doyen (IRE) | 6 | McDonagh, Mark M | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | 12/1 | 11-3 | 137 | 55d |
| 19.03.2021 | Good To Soft | 22 | Galopin Des Champs (FR) | Timos (GER) | 5 | OKeeffe, Sean F | Mullins, W P | 8/1 | 11-9 | 142 | 40d |
| 13.03.2020 | Soft | 23 | Indefatigable (IRE) | Schiaparelli (GER) | 7 | Dingle, Rex | Webber, P R | 25/1 | 11-9 | 145 | 34d |
| 15.03.2019 | Good To Soft | 24 | Early Doors (FR) | Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) | 6 | ONeill, Jonjo (Jr) | OBrien, Joseph Patrick | 5/1 | 11-10 | 145 | 77d |
| 16.03.2018 | Soft | 23 | Blow By Blow (IRE) | Robin Des Champs (FR) | 7 | Meyler, D | Elliott, Gordon | 11/1 | 11-10 | 144 | 22d |
| 17.03.2017 | Good | 23 | Champagne Classic (IRE) | Stowaway | 6 | Slevin, J J | Elliott, Gordon | 12/1 | 11-3 | 138 | 22d |
| 18.03.2016 | Good | 24 | Ibis Du Rheu (FR) | Blue Bresil (FR) | 5 | Sherwood, Mr J | Nicholls, P F | 14/1 | 11-7 | 139 | 41d |
| 13.03.2015 | Soft | 21 | Killultagh Vic (IRE) | Old Vic | 6 | Dempsey, Luke | Mullins, W P | 7/1 | 11-1 | 135 | 47d |
| 14.03.2014 | Good | 24 | Don Poli (IRE) | Poliglote | 5 | Fogarty, M P (3) | Mullins, W P | 12/1 | 11-5 | 143 | 22d |
| 15.03.2013 | Soft | 23 | Salubrious (IRE) | Beneficial | 6 | Derham, Mr H (3) | Nicholls, P F | 16/1 | 11-5 | 141 | 40d |
| 16.03.2012 | Good | 24 | Attaglance | Passing Glance | 6 | Haynes, Harry (3) | Jefferson, J M | 20/1 | 11-3 | 139 | 26d |
| 18.03.2011 | Good | 23 | Sir Des Champs (FR) | Robin Des Champs (FR) | 5 | Mullins, E (3) | Mullins, W P | 9/2 | 11-3 | 134 | 52d |
| 19.03.2010 | Soft | 24 | Pause And Clause (IRE) | Saddlers Hall (IRE) | 6 | Farrelly, J W | Lavelle, Miss E C | 14/1 | 11-10 | 137 | 27d |
| 13.03.2009 | Good To Soft | 23 | Andytown (IRE) | Old Vic | 6 | Giles, Felix De (3) | Henderson, N J | 25/1 | 11-2 | 133 | 34d |
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Cheltenham Festival Day Four - Friday 14th March 2025 (Gold Cup Day)
Race Schedule
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:20 | The JCB Triumph Hurdle | 2m | Hurdle |
| 14:00 | The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle Race | 2m | Hurdle |
| 14:40 | The Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Steeple Chase | 2m 4f | Chase |
| 15:20 | The Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Race | 3m 2f | Hurdle |
| 16:00 | The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup | 3m 2f | Chase |
| 16:40 | The St James's Place Festival Hunters Chase | 3m 2f | Chase |
| 17:20 | Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle | 2m abt 4½ f | Hurdle |
The Countdown to Cheltenham 2024
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