Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Race Card

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Runners And Entries 2024

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.

Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

1st
Danny Gilligan

Better Days Ahead

Age: 6
Weight: 11.5
OR: 140
J:
 
Danny Gilligan
T:
 
Gordon Elliott
midfield, headway 7th, prominent 3 out, ridden after 2 out, went third approaching last, led run-in, kept on well
2nd
Mike O'Connor

Waterford Whispers

Age: 6
Weight: 11.0
OR: 133
J:
 
Mike O'Connor
T:
 
Henry De Bromhead
travelled strongly, pressed leaders early, prominent from 2nd, led after 4th, hung left when ridden after last, headed final 110yds, kept on
3rd
Michael O'Sullivan

Quai De Bourbon

Age: 5
Weight: 11.5
OR: 140
J:
 
Michael O'Sullivan
T:
 
W P Mullins
travelled strongly, led, prominent when headed after 1st, disputing second 2 out, lost second run-in, kept on well final 110yds
4th
John Shinnick

Answer To Kayf

Age: 8
Weight: 11.3
OR: 137
J:
 
John Shinnick
T:
 
Terence O'Brien
took keen hold, held up in midfield, prominent after 4th, went fourth before last, kept on well final 110yds
5th
Kieran Callaghan

Ocastle Des Mottes

Age: 5
Weight: 11.0
OR: 133
J:
 
Kieran Callaghan
T:
 
W P Mullins
took keen hold, prominent, led after 1st, pressed leader when headed after 4th, hit 6th, weakened approaching last (jockey said gelding ran too freely)

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Exeter - March 19 2024
Exeter 15:00
3
James Bowen

Numitor

J: James Bowen
T: Heather Main
James Bowen

Numitor

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Age: 10
Weight: 11-9
OR: 132
Days: 340
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
14/04/23AIN21Sft10-6PU
25/03/23NBY20Sft11-92
24/02/23WAR20Gd11-113
27/12/22CHP19.5Sft11-0PU
25/11/22NBY20Gd11-23
Exeter 16:00
3
Ned Fox

Desert Fortune

J: Ned Fox
T: Venetia Williams
Ned Fox

Desert Fortune

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2/1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-4
OR: 90
Days: 21
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
27/02/24LEI20Hy11-72
28/03/23HUN25Sft12-0PU
02/02/23FAK23.5Gd11-75
22/12/22FFO20Sft10-79
17/11/22WCN15Gd11-27
Wetherby - March 19 2024
Wetherby 16:15
3
Jordan Nailor

Mister Barclay

J: Jordan Nailor
T: Tom Symonds
Jordan Nailor

Mister Barclay

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5/1
Age: 6
Weight: 11-6
OR: 91
Days: 23
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
25/02/24HER21.5Sft11-27
25/01/24WET19.5Sft11-53
26/12/23WET19.5Sft10-82
17/11/23DON21Gd11-17
06/04/23HER16GS10-133
Wetherby 14:45
3
Aaron Anderson

Raffles Wonder

J: Aaron Anderson
T: Rebecca Menzies
Aaron Anderson

Raffles Wonder

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10/11
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 86
Days: 5
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
14/03/24HEX16Hy11-01
24/02/24NCS17Hy11-43
07/02/24SED17Sft11-76
06/01/24NCS20.5Sft11-010
23/12/23NCS17Gd11-211
Wolverhampton (AW) - March 19 2024
Wolverhampton (AW) 20:00
2(2)
Archie Young

Prince Ali

J: Archie Young
T: Deborah Faulkner
Archie Young

Prince Ali

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3/1
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 62
Days: 4
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
15/03/24WOL9.5St9-62
26/02/24WOL9.5St10-33
07/01/24WOL9.5St9-610
10/12/23WOL8.5St9-06
04/12/23WOL9.5St8-132
Wolverhampton (AW) 19:30
3(7)
Ben Coen

Bernie The Bear

J: Ben Coen
T: Linda Perratt
Ben Coen

Bernie The Bear

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5/2
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 52
Days: 12
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
07/03/24NCS6St9-92
23/02/24LIN7St8-75
13/02/24NCS7St9-54
02/02/24NCS6St8-123
25/01/24NCS6St8-132
Wolverhampton (AW) 18:00
8(6)
Joey Haynes

Munificent

J: Joey Haynes
T: Chelsea Banham
Joey Haynes

Munificent

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4/1
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 52
Days: 19
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
29/02/24CFD5St9-17
12/02/24WOL5St9-24
10/01/24KEM6St/Slw8-74
30/12/23WOL7St9-211
03/11/23NMK5Hy8-86

Final race of Gold Cup Day

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.

History of the Martin Pipe Jockey's Handicap Hurdle

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 years

Recent Winners

  • 2023: Iroko (Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Aidan Kelly)
  • 2022: Banbridge (Joseph O'Brien, Mark McDonagh)
  • 2021: Galopin Des Champs (Willie Mullins, Paul Townend)
  • 2020: Indefatigable (Paul Webber, Rex Dingle)
  • 2019: Early Doors (Joseph O'Brien, Jonjo O'Neill Jr.)

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:

  • Willie Mullins: The legendary Irish trainer holds the record with three wins (Sir Des Champs 2011, Don Poli 2014, Killultagh Vic 2015).
  • Joseph O'Brien: After victories in 2019 and 2022, O'Brien's runners always warrant attention.
  • Paul Nicholls: Nicholls has two wins to his name (Ibis du Rheu 2016, Le Prezien 2013).

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.

Martin Pipe Jockey's Handicap Hurdle Winners

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

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