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Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
17:20 Cheltenham Festival
2026-03-13
Winner: £38,580
Runners: 24
Going: Soft
No. of hurdles: 10
Distance:
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle is the final race of the Cheltenham Festival, taking place at 5.20pm on day four. It was established in 2009 and is named in honour of Martin Pipe, a 15-time champion trainer who retired in 2006 with 34 victories at the festival. As the title suggests, it is open only to conditional jockeys - professional riders who are still at the start of their careers. Check the Martin Pipe runners and riders ahead of the big race and place your bets by clicking the odds buttons.
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11(0)
9-FP33
Da Capo Glory
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J: Cian Quirke
T: Padraig Butler
9
11-8
137
144
Back in better form with placed efforts over fences on last two starts; fairly useful hurdler on his day and ran respectably (finished seventh) off a higher mark in the 2m5f handicap at this meeting two years ago; however, whether he retains that level of ability is not fully clear.
2(0)
9-9114
Nurse Susan
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J: Tristan Durrell
T: Dan Skelton
9
11-11
140
140
Useful mare whose record of 6-12 over hurdles includes two handicap wins over C&D and Listed honours at Sandown; heavy ground possibly contributed to a form-dip last time; faded into midfield in this race last year but was ridden more prominently than usual; on a stiffer mark this time.
4(0)
0-4742
Sa Fureur
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J: Eoin Staples
T: Gordon Elliott
9
11-9
138
139
Well treated on best chase form, including second in Gowran Grade 2 when returned to that sphere last time, but he has never been able to show it over hurdles; his Cheltenham Festival record of P40, the fourth-place finish over fences, adds to the uncertainty.
12(0)
3-1334
Intellotto
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J: Robbie David
T: Daisy Hitchins
6
11-6
135
140
Flat and jumps winner for Joseph O'Brien; ran according to market expectations (rank outsider of four) in the Kingwell Hurdle on return from layoff and debut for new stable; drops back in class but needs to prove he's still capable of reproducing best Irish form.
13(0)
7-4348
Act Of Authority
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J: Lewis Saunders
T: Olly Murphy
8
11-6
135
145
Hasn't won since November 2024 but he's a broadly consistent sort and posted a cracking effort in this race (good to soft) 12 months ago, beating all bar smart mare Wodhooh who was very well handicapped; only 1lb higher and again has each-way possibilities; wears first-time headgear.
9(0)
PP-501
Fiercely Proud
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J: Callum Pritchard
T: Ben Pauling
7
11-8
137
144
Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success.
10(0)
1-FP92
East India Express
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J: Freddie Gordon
T: Nicky Henderson
7
11-8
137
145
Best on good/good to soft; has notable C&D form, namely a respectable seventh (best of the runners who raced prominently) in this contest last year and emphatic success next time; unlucky second at Windsor on New Year's Day when last seen; back on career-high mark but looks solid.
22(0)
10-2FP
Charlus
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J: Harry Atkins
T: Dan Skelton
5
11-1
130
140
Failed to complete on his last two runs, falling on final start for Willie Mullins then pulled up in 2m5f handicap when 66-1 for new yard; with those letters next to his name, he cannot be supported confidently in a race of this depth.
7(0)
0-110F
Zillow
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J: Sean Cleary-Farrell
T: W P Mullins
6
11-9
138
140
Has registered both hurdles wins over 2m, including in Listed handicap at Fairyhouse in November; early faller at the Dublin Racing Festival last time; something to prove back up in distance, having failed to convince with his stamina in three attempts at about 2m4f.
23(0)
-6241P
Hot Fuss
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J: Joe Anderson
T: Tom Dascombe
5
11-1
130
145
Fairly useful hurdler at about 2m and ran creditably (lost two places close home; finished fourth) in the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago; bagged a valuable pot at Windsor (soft) in January but form dipped last time; goes into unknown territory over this longer distance.
5(0)
201P24
Farfromnowhere
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J: Conor Stone-Walsh
T: Paul Nolan
8
11-9
138
142
Low-mileage 8yo; switched to chasing in last two appearances, looking a non-stayer over 2m6f latest; registered comfortable wins in non-handicaps over hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) in 2024 and 2025 but faces a stiffer assignment off a mark of 138 in this deeper field; tongue-tie applied.
19(0)
111432
Ballykinlar
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J: Shane Fenelon
T: Mickey Bowen
7
11-3
132
139
Consistent form in Ireland this season for Donncha Duggan features three summer wins; absent since finishing second in Listed novice event at Limerick (2m5f, yielding) five months ago; appears to have a stiffer task on debut for new connections but market support should be noted.
3(0)
117-20
Air Of Entitlement
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J: Patrick M O'Brien
T: Henry De Bromhead
7
11-10
139
141
Stays 2m4f; got up close home in the Grade 2 novice hurdle for mares at this meeting 12 months ago (2m1f, good to soft); no further progress in three starts since, disappointing in Listed handicap latest, but may raise her game returned to the Cheltenham Festival; not ruled out.
15(0)
42142
Open Secret
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J: James Smith
T: Gordon Elliott
5
11-4
133
139
Acts on any ground; solid record (42142) since joining current stable and switched to hurdles, running well in Grade 2 over C&D and Grade 3 at Thurles (2m5f) on last two starts; latter race threw up the winners of this contest, for this yard, in 2017 and 2018; good credentials.
20(0)
984531
Saint Le Fort
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J: Niall Moore
T: Philip Fenton
6
11-3
132
139
Peaking at the right time, having recorded a career-best RPR with game win under Niall Moore in Listed handicap at Leopardstown (3m, heavy) last month; however, doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in trip.
18(0)
15-321
Andashan
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J: Dylan Johnston
T: Chris Gordon
6
11-4
133
141
Record of 321 switched to handicaps this term and the form has substance; ran well behind a notable rival on penultimate start (2m3f, good to soft) and subsequent Newbury performance (2m4f, good) took his strike-rate to 3-9; improving and remains particularly unexposed beyond 2m.
6(0)
-46464
Karl Des Tourelles
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J: Gavin Brouder
T: Philip Fenton
6
11-9
138
143
Has failed to match the pick of his hurdles form since switched to fences; last two attempts in this sphere resulted in creditable efforts in notable staying handicaps last spring, including in the Pertemps Final at this meeting; quite exposed, however, and is 0-13 since debut win.
1(0)
22-431
Its Bilbo
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J: Mike O'Connor
T: Henry De Bromhead
5
11-12
141
139
Campaigned only at about 2m; made a successful handicap debut in Limerick contest (soft to heavy; Listed) on last appearance, proving suited by the return to hurdles after two chase defeats; this 5yo looks open to further improvement and has possibilities provided he stays the new trip.
24(0)
85-700
Sainte Lucie
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J: Charlie O'Dwyer
T: W P Mullins
5
11-0
129
137
Campaigned only at about 2m; disappointing mare who has unconvincing form figures since scoring easily on debut for Willie Mullins; posted duck eggs in competitive handicaps at Leopardstown on last two outings; new trip needs to make a big difference.
17(0)
43121-
Jump Allen
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J: Anna McGuinness
T: W P Mullins
7
11-4
133
141
Progressive novice hurdler last term, culminating in Sandown handicap success (2m4f, good); followed up in Flat challenge race at Punchestown last month, holding on from main market rival and confirming his wellbeing ahead of this return to jumps; may have more to offer.
14(0)
3-745P
Wendrock
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J: Carl Millar
T: Gordon Elliott
5
11-5
134
138
Only 1-10 over hurdles but shaped very well, making eye-catching late headway from a difficult position, in Listed handicap at Leopardstown (good to yielding; penultimate start) on sole 2m4f attempt and only outing under Carl Millar; good sixth, staying on, in the Fred Winter over 2m at this meeting last year; interesting contender who has potential at this trip.
8(0)
128-55
Kel Histoire
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J: Michael Kenneally
T: W P Mullins
6
11-8
137
143
Lightly raced 6yo who had form figures of 112 prior to a stiffer task (well held) in the Turners at this meeting last year; faces a more suitable assignment returned to Cheltenham and may improve sharply on his couple of fifth-place finishes at Grade 3 level (2m) this term; interesting.
21(0)
723-22
Roc Dino
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J: John Shinnick
T: W P Mullins
5
11-2
131
132
Ex-French, five-race maiden who has shown consistent promise; runner-up in 2m events won by notable rivals, who both contested the Supreme here on Tuesday, since joining Willie Mullins; open to progress now handicapping over a new trip and could be very well treated off this mark; respected.
16(0)
162113
Stede Bonnet
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J: Josh Williamson
T: Gordon Elliott
5
11-4
133
141
Dual bumper/hurdles winner over 2m/2m1f, most recently at Ayr in January; steadily run Listed race didn't pan out favourably last time; bred to be suited by this new trip on handicap debut, remains open to further progress and is 1-1 under Josh Williamson; reasons to be positive.
RACING POST TIP
Wendrock
Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins are again well represented in a Festival finale they've farmed, having won eight of the 17 runnings between them. Particularly interesting is Elliott's runner WENDROCK who brings significant potential returned to this distance and with Carl Millar back on board. The selection may well peak today and has a better chance than his inconsistent form figures suggest. There are some solid contenders from other yards and the suggestion for second choice is the Chris Gordon-trained Andashan, who looks set to show further progress. Third pick is the Henry de Bromhead-trained Air Of Entitlement who was successful at this meeting 12 months ago. Kel Histoire, Roc Dino and Jump Allen all command respect for the Mullins team.
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MARTIN PIPE HANDICAP PREVIOUS WINNERS
| Year | Horse | Previous Form | Age | Price | Trainer | Jockey |
| 2025 | Wodhooh | 1111-1 | 5 | 9/2 | Gordon Elliott | Danny Gilligan |
| 2024 | Better Days Ahead | 0-F142 | 6 | 5/1 | Gordon Elliott | Danny Gilligan |
| 2023 | Iroko | 4-11 | 5 | 6-1 | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Aidan Kelly |
| 2022 | Banbridge | 114-71 | 6 | 12-1 | Joseph O’Brien | Mark McDonagh |
| 2021 | Galopin Des Champs | 1-2PU6 | 5 | 8-1 | Willie Mullins | S O’Keefe |
| 2020 | Indefatigable | 52231 | 7 | 25-1 | Paul Webber | Rex Dingle |
| 2019 | Early Doors | 930-52 | 6 | 5-1 | Joseph O’Brien | Jonjo O’Neill jnr |
| 2018 | Blow By Blow | 32161 | 7 | 11-1 | Gordon Elliott | Donagh Meyler |
| 2017 | Champagne Classic | 23213 | 6 | 12-1 | Gordon Elliott | JJ Slevin |
| 2016 | Ibis Du Rheu | 64-235 | 5 | 14-1 | Paul Nicholls | Jack Sherwood |
| 2015 | Kilultagh Vic | 65-123 | 6 | 7-1 | Willie Mullins | Luke Dempsey |
MARTIN PIPE HANDICAP KEY TRENDS AND STATS
Key trends
- Top-three finish in at least one of last two starts, 9/10
- No more than eight hurdle runs, 9/10
- Officially rated 137-144, 8/10
- Aged five or six, 8/10
- Had won that season, 8/10
- Rated within 6lb of RPR top-rated, 7/10
Other factors
- Gordon Elliott (four), Joseph O’Brien (two) and Willie Mullins account for the seven Irish-trained winners.
- The six winners from 2012 to 2017 carried between 11st 1lb and 11st 7lb. Five of the last eight shouldered 11st 8lb-11st 10lb.
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WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR - MARTIN PIPE HANDICAP 2025
Gordon Elliott had to wait until the final race of the meeting to saddle a winner last year with Wodhooh. It had been a frustrating week for Elliott but Danny Gilligan’s mount ensured he did not leave with a blank. Wodhooh brought course form and an unbeaten record over hurdles into the race and proved too good for handicap company with a four-and-a-quarter-length win.