PIPE
SCORES A HOME RUN ONE-TWO
West Country trainer
David Pipe recorded a one-two in the opening race on the final day of The Open.
The Pipe-trained Home
Run pulled off a 40/1 shock in the Mallard Pawnbrokers Conditional Jockeys'
Hurdle under Kieron Edgar, while 14/1 stablemate Western Warhorse finished
second beaten three lengths, after leading on the final bend.
Owner Bill Frewen said
of Home Run: "His price tells you he was not expected to win, but on his
best bits of form you had to put him in the mix. Of course, at 40/1 it is a
surprise, and sadly I did not back him.
"It's very special
to lead in a winner at Cheltenham. The last time I had a runner here was four
years ago, so to come back as a winner after that break is wonderful.
"Some people
regularly wander in here and seem to treat it as a regular occurrence, but for
those of us who don't do it very often it is memorable."
Pipe said: "It was
a surprise, but he likes soft ground and the step up in trip, and putting
blinkers [back] on obviously helped. Earlier in the season he had been on the
go a long time as we tried to keep him ahead of the handicapper and perhaps he
ran on ground that was too quick.
"We came here for a
day out and it's great to have won. A one-two is fantastic."
Edgar, who hails from
the Borders and has been with Pipe for three and a half years, said: "I
thought the handicapper might just have the measure of him, but the race was
run to suit him. They went a good gallop and I was able to sit in behind and
ride him for a bit of toe.
"It's just his way
to hang a bit on the run-in and today he was hanging right, but that's just
him.
"It's great to ride
a winner at one of the big tracks and I'm grateful to Mr Pipe and the
owner."
WARHORSE
A CHASER IN THE MAKING
Trainer David Pipe
expressed his delight at the performance of the runner-up, Western Warhorse,
after the 14/1 shot finished three lengths behind his stablemate Home Run
(40/1) in the Mallard Pawnbrokers And Family Jewellers Conditional Jockeys'
Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham this afternoon.
The five-year-old
travelled strongly under jockey Maurice Linehan at the front of the field but
has no answer to the finishing kick of the winner as the field approached the
final flight.
"He's run very
well," said Pipe.
"He's a very
inexperienced horse and is a three-mile chaser in the making. I thought Maurice
gave him a great ride and he's one to look forward to."
Trainer Philip Hobbs
felt Sausalito Sunrise was a little outpaced at a crucial point in the race
before the 9/2 second-favourite stayed on strongly to grab third place up the
hill.
"He's got a bit
outpaced before staying on strongly - that's a fair assessment of the
race," said Hobbs.
"He may get a bit
further but that would depend on the ground. I think he'd get three miles on
decent ground but on soft ground, I'd imagine he'll stick to this sort of
distance. He seems to go well on all sorts of ground."
VIEWS
OF THE JOCKEYS ON THE GROUND TODAY
Killian Moore, who
partnered Timesishard, said: "Good to soft, a bit dead in places."
Jack Quinlan, rider of
The Chazer, commented: "It is riding very dead."
Kieron Edgar, successful
on 40/1 chance Home Run, said: "The ground is a bit dead."
Jeremiah McGrath, fourth
on the 7/2 favourite Lieutenant Miller, declared: "Good ground, a bit
dead."
Ben Poste, who was on
Phare Isle, said: "Dead ground."
Michael Byrne, partner
of Amok, remarked: "It is good to soft, maybe a bit dead."
1.00pm
Mallard Pawnbrokers And Family Jewellers Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle
£12,000
total prize fund. For 4yo+, rated 0-125, 2m 5f. Minimum weight: 10st. Penalties
after November 9th, each hurdle won 7lb. Allowances: riders who, prior to
November 14th, 2013, have not ridden more than 20 winners under any Rules of
Racing 3lb; 10 such winners 5lb; any winner 7lb; riders riding for their own
stable allowed, in addition 3lb. Penalty value 1st £7,507.20 2nd £2,217.60 3rd
£1,108.80 4th £554.40 5th £277.20 6th £139.20
1) HOME
RUN (GER) (Bill Frewen) David Pipe b5-11-01 Kieron Edgar (6) 40/1
2)
WESTERN WARHORSE (IRE) (Roger Brookhouse) David Pipe 5-11-12 Maurice Linehan
14/1
3)
SAUSALITO SUNRISE (IRE) (Diana Whateley) Philip Hobbs 5-11-01 Michael Nolan (3)
9/2
4)
LIEUTENANT MILLER (Henry Ponsonby) Nicky Henderson 7-11-04 Jeremiah McGrath (3)
7/2 Fav
5) PAY
THE KING (IRE) (Robin Geffen) Paul Nicholls 6-11-00 Harry Derham (3)
6)
KINGSMERE (Joss Hanbury) Henry Daly 8-11-02 Jake Greenall (3)
7) AMOK
(IRE) (D Passant) Tim Vaughan t5-10-12 Michael Byrne (3)
8)
UNDERTHEBOARDWALK (IRE) (Independent Syndicate) Tony Martin IRE 7-11-04 Shane
Shortall (8)
9)
TIMESISHARD (IRE) (James Chamberlain) Graham McPherson 6-11-09 Killian Moore
(3)
10) BIG
CASINO (R Jukes) Nigel Twiston-Davies 7-11-04 Ryan Hatch (8)
11) KING
HELISSIO (IRE) (Jane Gerard-Pearse) Neil Mulholland 5-11-02 James Best
12) THE
CHAZER (IRE) (Mr & Mrs C Elliott) Richard Lee 8-11-10 Jack Quinlan
13)
DELLA SUN (FR) (Arthur Whitehead) Arthur Whitehead 7-11-05 Josh Wall (5)
14)
KINGCORA (FR) (Mrs Julian Blackwell) Venetia Williams 5-10-11 Callum Whillans
(3)
15)
PHARE ISLE (IRE) (Nicholson Family Moore Moore & Kendrick) Ben Case
tp8-11-4 Ben Poste
16)
COPPER BIRCH (IRE) (Janet Davies) Evan Williams 5-11-06 Adam Wedge (3)
17)
BECAUSEWECAN (USA) (D Gilbert, M Lawrence, A Bruce) Brian Ellison 7-10-02 Craig
Gallagher (6)
18)
COURT IN SESSION (IRE) (The Figjam Partnership) Martin Keighley t8-10-03 Ollie
Garner (8)
REF)
TOUGHNESS DANON (Paul Frank Barry) Ian Williams 7-10-13 Kielan Woods
19 ran
Non-runners:
Seebright (Self Cert - Cast In Box), Angels Hill (Self Cert, Not Eaten Up),
Tijori (Vet's Cert - Knocked Joint), Jojabean (Self Cert - Not Eaten Up), Dark
Energy (Vet's Cert - Rash)
Distances:
3, 1¼, 5, nk, hd, 8, 1½, ½, 2¼, 5, 1½, 1¼, 3, 1, 3, 11, 10
Breeder:
Gestut Ammerland
Breeding:
ch g Motivator - Hold Off (IRE) (Bering)
Tote
Win £46.20 Place £6.60 £2.70 £1.50
£1.70 Exacta £260.60
Winning
Trainer: DAVID PIPE Born: February 7, 1973 Based: Pond House,
Nicholashayne, Wellington, Somerset Background: David Pipe is the son of
15-times champion jump trainer Martin Pipe. Started out riding in
point-to-points in 1992, recording 22 wins, plus two under Rules, including
victory aboard Bonanza Boy in the Ludlow Gold Cup. After finishing as a rider,
had spells with Michael Dickinson in the US, Criquette Head-Maarek in France
and Joey Ramsden in South Africa, before setting up as a point-to-point
trainer, handling the likes of Horus, Lord Atterbury and Celestial Gold, who
went on to have successful careers under Rules when transferred to his father's
yard. Based at Purchas Farm, a mile away from his father's Pond House, he sent
out 164 point-to-point winners over six seasons, with Well Armed successful 15
times. Took over the reins at Pond House in Somerset following the retirement
of his father on the last day of the 2005/06 jump season - Saturday, April 29. First
Trainer's Licence: May 2006 First winner under rules: Standin
Obligation in the 'Persimmon Homes Novices' Chase' at Kelso, May 9, 2006 - his
first runner under rules Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith's Grand
National (2008 Comply Or Die), totesport Bowl (2008 Our Vic, 2009 Madison Du
Berlais), John Smith's smithythehorse.com Handicap Hurdle (2011 Battle Group),
John Smith's Mildmay Novices' Chase (2013 Dynaste) Cheltenham Festival Wins
(8): Byrne Group Plate (2010 Great Endeavour, 2012 Salut Flo), Pertemps
Final (2010 & 2011 Buena Vista), Ryanair Chase (2008 Our Vic), JLT
Specialty Chase (2008 An Accordion), Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurde (2007
Gaspara), Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase (2011 Junior) Big Race Wins:
Champion INH Flat Race (2013 The Liquidator), Paddy Power Gold Cup (2011 Great
Endeavour), December Gold Cup (2007 Tamarinbleu), International Hurdle (2007
Osana), Charlie Hall Chase (2006 Our Vic), Dipper Novices' Chase (2010 Seven Is
My Number), Eider Chase (2008 Comply Or Die), Game Spirit Chase (2007 Well
Chief), Feltham Novices' Chase (2011 Grands Crus, 2012 Dynaste) Haldon Gold Cup
(2007 Pablo du Charmil), Hennessy Gold Cup (2008 Madison du Berlais),
Holloway's Handicap Hurdle (2008 & 2009 Lough Derg, 2010 Mamlook), Imperial
Cup (2007 Gaspara, 2008 Ashkazar), Kingwell Hurdle (2009 Ashkazar), Long Walk
Hurdle (2007 Lough Derg), National Spirit Hurdle (2008 & 2009 Lough Derg),
Newbury Gold Cup Handicap Chase (2007 Madison du Berlais), Peter Marsh Chase
(2010 Our Vic), Victor Chandler Clarence House Chase (2008 Tamarinbleu), bet365
Celebration Chase (2010 I'm So Lucky), Betfair "Fixed Brush" Handicap
Hurdle (2010 Grand Crus, 2011 Dynaste), Cleeve Hurdle (2011 Grand Crus),
Midlands Grand National (2011 Minella Four Star, 2012 Master Overseer, 2013 Big
Occasion) Wins (2006/07-2012/13): 134; 100; 76; 102; 65; 101; 104 Wins
This Season: 35
Winning
Jockey: Kieron Edgar Born: Borders, Scotland Background: Conditional
jockey working for David Pipe. Joined the Pond House team in March, 2010. First
Winner: Cool George, Exeter, January 1, 2012 Wins (2011/12-2012/13): 1;
7; Wins This Season: 6
LIQUIDATOR
WINDS UP THE WINNER
The Liquidator made
every post a winning one when recording a smooth success in the Sky Bet Supreme
Trial Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham this afternoon.
The 6/4 second-favourite
made the running and soon had his rivals on the stretch, with even money
favourite Sea Lord soon in trouble after some sticky jumping.
There was a slight
moment of concern for the winner when he over-jumped the second last and
stumbled slightly but jockey Tom Scudamore soon had his mount on an even keel
and he sprinted up the hill to record a 15 lengths victory.
"He's obviously a
good horse and I'm glad he's shown the speed to win over two miles," said
trainer David Pipe.
"It could be that
Sea Lord didn't run his race but who knows and I'm sure that time will tell.
He's been working well at home and we might stick to two miles for the time
being. I'm pleased for Roger (Brookhouse - owner) as he's been good to me over
the years and hopefully I've been good to him too.
Scudamore was also
pleased with the speed that The Liquidator showed and this victory was the
jockey's 50th of the season.
"He was very
impressive. I was very happy with him all the way through," said the
jockey.
"The thing that
really struck me here and particularly at Carlisle the time before was the
slickness of his hurdling. He has jumped fantastically all the way through and
that makes a jockey's life so much easier when you are gaining lengths and are able
to keep coming back on the bridle.
"The only moment's
worry he gave me was when he overjumped and stumbled the other side a little
bit at the second last but he is so neat and quick on his feet it was more of a
worry for me than anybody else. He is a really likeable sort. We always knew he
was a good horse when he was placed around here in The Festival bumper and won
at Punchestown.
"From the minute we
jumped him over hurdles he has been enjoying it. His ears are pricked and he is
eyeing up every obstacle. When they enjoy racing like he does and have his
class, it is a pleasure.
"I'm not sure
whether he'll be good enough to win a Supreme as I've not ridden many good
horses in that race but this fellow does remind me of Osana (who finished
second in the 2008 Champion Hurdle behind Katchit). He will handle a step up in
trip while he has the speed for two miles. We will see what happens. I would
not want anybody else to ride him, that is for sure."
SEA
LORD SEQUENCE COMES TO AN END
Expect Sea Lord to be
racing over a longer trip in future after finishing second in this novices' hurdle
sponsored by Sky Bet.
Chasing a seventh
straight win, the John Ferguson-trained Sea Lord spent most of the race chasing
the pace set by winner The Liquidator, who seemed far happier than his rivals
on ground that is good, good to soft in places.
Ferguson said:
"Denis [O'Regan] has been saying we should step him up in trip, but his
work has always been very impressive at home and we were keen to stay at two
miles until we felt we had to go further. There was no point doing so while he
was winning.
"The ground would
have been tacky enough for him - he was running on good ground during the
summer which is probably his ideal.
"He's a brave and
genuine horse and a wonderful horse to have around so we are going to have a
lot of fun with him. He might have a rest now, but we'll take him home and see
how he is. It's not his style to drop out of a race and he stayed on at the
finish and looks a happy horse now."
Minellaforleisure was
caught near the post by Sea Lord, but on only his second outing over hurdles
pleased trainer Alex Hales. He said: "We're delighted. It was a big ask
coming here today, and the ground has gone against us, although to be fair the
same could probably be said of Sea Lord.
"The winner must be
a good horse. Paddy [Brennan] went wide looking for better ground and
Minellaforleisure ran a blinder, but we'll just have to make a decision now as
to whether to put him away for the spring."
1.35pm
Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices' Hurdle
(Grade
Two)
£30,000
total prize fund. For 4yo+, 2m 110y. Weights: 11st. Penalties: a winner of a
Class 4 hurdle 4lb; of a Class 1 to 3 hurdle 7lb. Allowances: fillies and mares
7lb. Penalty value 1st £17,085.00 2nd £6,411.00 3rd £3,210.00 4th £1,599.00
1) THE
LIQUIDATOR (Roger Brookhouse) David Pipe 5-11-04 Tom Scudamore 6/4
2) SEA
LORD (IRE) (Bloomfields) John Ferguson 6-11-07 Denis O'Regan Evs fav
3)
MINELLAFORLEISURE (IRE) (The Patient Partnership) Alex Hales 5-11-04 Paddy
Brennan
4) LAC
FONTANA (FR) (Potensis Ltd) Paul Nicholls 4-11-07 Daryl Jacob
4 ran
Distances:
15, ½, 18
Breeder:
Ms E White Breeding: b g Overbury (IRE) - Alikat (IRE) (Alhaarth (IRE))
Tote
Win £2.30 Exacta £3.00
Winning
Trainer: DAVID PIPE Born: February 7, 1973 Based: Pond House,
Nicholashayne, Wellington, Somerset Background: David Pipe is the son of
15-times champion jump trainer Martin Pipe. Started out riding in
point-to-points in 1992, recording 22 wins, plus two under Rules, including
victory aboard Bonanza Boy in the Ludlow Gold Cup. After finishing as a rider,
had spells with Michael Dickinson in the US, Criquette Head-Maarek in France
and Joey Ramsden in South Africa, before setting up as a point-to-point
trainer, handling the likes of Horus, Lord Atterbury and Celestial Gold, who
went on to have successful careers under Rules when transferred to his father's
yard. Based at Purchas Farm, a mile away from his father's Pond House, he sent
out 164 point-to-point winners over six seasons, with Well Armed successful 15
times. Took over the reins at Pond House in Somerset following the retirement
of his father on the last day of the 2005/06 jump season - Saturday, April 29. First
Trainer's Licence: May 2006 First winner under rules: Standin
Obligation in the 'Persimmon Homes Novices' Chase' at Kelso, May 9, 2006 - his
first runner under rules Aintree Festival Wins: John Smith's Grand
National (2008 Comply Or Die), totesport Bowl (2008 Our Vic, 2009 Madison Du
Berlais), John Smith's smithythehorse.com Handicap Hurdle (2011 Battle Group),
John Smith's Mildmay Novices' Chase (2013 Dynaste) Cheltenham Festival Wins
(8): Byrne Group Plate (2010 Great Endeavour, 2012 Salut Flo), Pertemps
Final (2010 & 2011 Buena Vista), Ryanair Chase (2008 Our Vic), JLT
Specialty Chase (2008 An Accordion), Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurde (2007
Gaspara), Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase (2011 Junior) Big Race Wins:
Champion INH Flat Race (2013 The Liquidator), Paddy Power Gold Cup (2011 Great
Endeavour), December Gold Cup (2007 Tamarinbleu), International Hurdle (2007
Osana), Charlie Hall Chase (2006 Our Vic), Dipper Novices' Chase (2010 Seven Is
My Number), Eider Chase (2008 Comply Or Die), Game Spirit Chase (2007 Well
Chief), Feltham Novices' Chase (2011 Grands Crus, 2012 Dynaste) Haldon Gold Cup
(2007 Pablo du Charmil), Hennessy Gold Cup (2008 Madison du Berlais),
Holloway's Handicap Hurdle (2008 & 2009 Lough Derg, 2010 Mamlook), Imperial
Cup (2007 Gaspara, 2008 Ashkazar), Kingwell Hurdle (2009 Ashkazar), Long Walk
Hurdle (2007 Lough Derg), National Spirit Hurdle (2008 & 2009 Lough Derg),
Newbury Gold Cup Handicap Chase (2007 Madison du Berlais), Peter Marsh Chase
(2010 Our Vic), Victor Chandler Clarence House Chase (2008 Tamarinbleu), bet365
Celebration Chase (2010 I'm So Lucky), Betfair "Fixed Brush" Handicap
Hurdle (2010 Grand Crus, 2011 Dynaste), Cleeve Hurdle (2011 Grand Crus),
Midlands Grand National (2011 Minella Four Star, 2012 Master Overseer, 2013 Big
Occasion), Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle Trial (Sharp Novices' Hurdle (2013 The
Liquidator)) Wins (2006/07-2012/13): 134; 100; 76; 102; 65; 101; 104 Wins
This Season: 36
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