Below you can find the runners & entries for the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle for this year's Cheltenham Festival.
This is a full list of entries, but there are further declarations 5 days before the race, and then final declarations 48 hours before.
This is where all of our tips will be for the Martin Pipe Jockey's Handicap Hurdle , we also have you covered with daily tips.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/10/23 | DON | 8 | Hy | 9-3 | 1 |
| 14/10/23 | NMK | 8 | Sft | 9-3 | 1 |
| 29/07/23 | ASC | 7 | Gd | 9-5 | 3 |
| 24/06/23 | NMK | 7 | Gd | 9-10 | 1 |
| 09/06/23 | HAY | 7 | GF | 9-7 | 1 |
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/09/23 | YAR | 10 | Gd | 8-13 | 3 |
| 17/05/23 | YOR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-2 | 3 |
| 05/05/23 | NMK | 10 | Gd | 9-2 | 1 |
| 21/10/22 | DON | 8 | Sft | 9-2 | 2 |
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/03/24 | DON | 8 | Sft | 9-5 | 3 |
| 06/12/23 | KEM | 8 | St/Slw | 9-5 | 1 |
| 15/10/23 | GOO | 8 | Sft | 9-11 | 3 |
| 16/05/23 | SAN | 8 | GS | 9-2 | 2 |
| 22/04/23 | NBY | 7 | Sft | 9-2 | 8 |
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/09/23 | DON | 5 | Sft | 9-3 | 5 |
| 25/08/23 | YOR | 6 | GF | 9-2 | 6 |
| 02/08/23 | GOO | 5 | Sft | 9-3 | 3 |
| 07/07/23 | SAN | 5 | Gd | 9-4 | 1 |
| 21/06/23 | NCS | 5 | St | 9-7 | 1 |
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04/24 | DON | 6 | Sft | 9-7 | 12 |
| 06/04/24 | KEM | 6 | St/Slw | 9-0 | 11 |
| 23/09/23 | YOR | 5 | GS | 9-2 | 16 |
| 07/09/23 | WOL | 6 | St | 8-13 | 10 |
| 20/08/23 | SAN | 5 | Gd | 9-3 | 1 |
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10/23 | YOR | 8 | Sft | 9-9 | 1 |
| 20/09/23 | SAN | 8 | GS | 9-7 | 3 |
| 11/08/23 | HAY | 8 | Gd | 9-7 | 3 |
| 29/07/23 | NMK | 7 | Gd | 9-7 | 2 |
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey's Handicap Hurdle is the final race of the Cheltenham Festival.
This unique contest is exclusively for conditional jockeys, showcasing the rising talent in the sport. Run over a distance of 2 miles and 4½ furlongs (approximately 4,075 meters) on the New Course at Cheltenham, the race features nine challenging hurdles.
The minimum handicap rating for entry can vary each year, but horses must be at least four years old to compete.
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey's Handicap Hurdle, a relatively recent addition to the Cheltenham Festival, was introduced in 2009.
Unlike many Festival races, it has never had an official sponsor. Instead, it honors the legendary National Hunt trainer Martin Pipe, who retired in 2006 after an extraordinary career. Pipe's remarkable achievements include 15 Champion Trainer titles and an impressive 34 Cheltenham Festival victories.
Recent Winners
Winning Trends
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey's Handicap Hurdle often features different jockeys each year, resulting in no jockey winning multiple times. However, certain trainers have enjoyed consistent success:
Ireland has been particularly strong, with six wins in the last seven years. Keep a close eye on runners from these powerful yards in the finale to the Cheltenham Festival.
Previous Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Winners (2014 - 2023)
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Iroko | O Greenall & J Guerriero | A P Kelly |
| 2022 | Banbridge | J P O'Brien | Mark McDonagh |
| 2021 | Galopin Des Champs | W P Mullins | Sean O'Keeffe |
| 2020 | Indefatigable | P R Webber | Rex Dingle |
| 2019 | Early Doors | J P O'Brien | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. |
| 2018 | Blow By Blow | G Elliott | D Meyler |
| 2017 | Champagne Classic | G Elliott | J J Slevin |
| 2016 | Ibis Du Rheu | Paul Nicholls | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 2015 | Killultagh Vic | W P Mullins | Ruby Walsh |
| 2014 | Don Poli | W P Mullins | Bryan Cooper |
