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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Ascot - July 27 2024
Ascot 14:40
2(8)
Tom Marquand

Dubai Honour

J: Tom Marquand
T: William Haggas
Tom Marquand

Dubai Honour

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28/1
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 118
Days: 27
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
30/06/24SAI12GS9-21
02/06/24CHA12Hy9-03
28/04/24SHA10Y9-07
01/04/24KEM10St/Slw9-31
21/10/23ASC10Sft9-76
Ascot 14:00
16(2)
Saffie Osborne

Hickory

J: Saffie Osborne
T: James Fanshawe
Saffie Osborne

Hickory

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10/1
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Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 88
Days: 44
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
13/06/24NBY7GF9-88
11/05/24ASC7Gd8-64
03/04/24KEM7St/Slw9-62
07/10/23ASC7Gd8-1012
09/09/23ASC7GF9-03
Ascot 13:25
8(5)
Billy Loughnane

Soprano

J: Billy Loughnane
T: George Boughey
Billy Loughnane

Soprano

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4/1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 107
Days: 21
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
06/07/24SAN8Sft9-23
21/06/24ASC8GF9-51
01/06/24MUS7Gd8-73
02/05/24CFD6St9-25
30/09/23NMK6GF9-27
Ascot 12:50
8(6)
Ryan Moore

Simmering

J: Ryan Moore
T: Ollie Sangster
Ryan Moore

Simmering

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11/8
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 36
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
21/06/24ASC6GF9-22
25/05/24YOR6GS9-23
York - July 27 2024
York 14:15
1(3)
Richard Kingscote

Passenger

J: Richard Kingscote
T: Sir Michael Stoute
Richard Kingscote

Passenger

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3/2
13/8
Age: 4
Weight: 9-11
OR: 117
Days: 78
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
10/05/24CHS10.5GF9-31
26/08/23WDR10GF9-01
03/06/23EPS12GF9-212
18/05/23YOR10.5GF9-23
20/04/23NMK8Gd9-71
York 13:40
3(1)
Charles Bishop

Rage Of Bamby

J: Charles Bishop
T: Eve Johnson Houghton
Charles Bishop

Rage Of Bamby

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Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 99
Days: 99
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
19/04/24BAT5Gd9-813
07/10/23ASC5Gd8-127
10/09/23YOR6Gd8-115
23/08/23YOR5GF9-92
27/04/23CFD6St9-211
York 13:05
12(6)
Micheal Nolan

Soul Seeker

J: Micheal Nolan
T: David O'Meara
Micheal Nolan

Soul Seeker

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Age: 7
Weight: 10-13
OR: 68
Days: 19
DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
08/07/24RIP5Gd9-811
24/06/24THI5GF9-810
06/06/24HAY5Gd9-74
25/04/24BEV5Sft9-211
09/04/24THI5Hy9-611

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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