| Date | Time | Class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13th March 2026 | 17:20 | Ungraded | 2 miles 4.5 furlongs |
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle is the premier race for apprentice jockeys at the Cheltenham Festival.
Result
| POS | Dist | Runners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 st |
Air Of Entitlement
J : Patrick M O’Brien
T : H De Bromhead
SP : 10/1
WGT : 4519
|
|
| 2 nd | 2.75 |
Hot Fuss
J : Joe Anderson
T : Tom Dascombe
SP : 25/1
WGT : 3245
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| 3 rd | 0.5 |
Jump Allen
J : Anna McGuinness
T : W P Mullins
SP : 8/1
WGT : 4516
|
| 4 th | nk |
Kel Histoire
J : Michael Kenneally
T : W P Mullins
SP : 9/2
WGT : 3883
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| 5 th | nk |
Act Of Authority
J : Lewis Saunders
T : O Murphy
SP : 14/1
WGT : 5152
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| 6 th | 1 |
Karl Des Tourelles
J : Gavin Brouder
T : P Fenton
SP : 14/1
WGT : 3883
|
| 7 th | 0.5 |
Sainte Lucie
J : Charlie O’Dwyer
T : W P Mullins
SP : 40/1
WGT : 3244
|
| 8 th | 2.75 |
Da Capo Glory
J : Cian Quirke
T : Padraig Butler
SP : 80/1
WGT : 5788
|
| 9 th | 1 |
Andashan
J : Dylan Johnston
T : C Gordon
SP : 20/1
WGT : 3881
|
| 10 th | 1.25 |
Roc Dino
J : John Shinnick
T : W P Mullins
SP : 11/1
WGT : 3245
|
| 11 th | 1.5 |
Ballykinlar
J : Shane Fenelon
T : Mickey Bowen
SP : 66/1
WGT : 4516
|
| 12 th | 1.25 |
Fiercely Proud
J : Callum Pritchard
T : B Pauling
SP : 16/1
WGT : 4518
|
| 13 th | 1.25 |
Sa Fureur
J : Eoin Staples
T : G Elliott
SP : 50/1
WGT : 5788
|
| 14 th | 2.25 |
Open Secret
J : James Smith
T : G Elliott
SP : 16/1
WGT : 3246
|
| 15 th | shd |
Stede Bonnet
J : Josh Williamson
T : G Elliott
SP : 20/1
WGT : 3246
|
| 16 th | 1.75 |
Nurse Susan
J : Tristan Durrell
T : Dan Skelton
SP : 14/1
WGT : 5789
|
| 17 th | 2 |
East India Express
J : Freddie Gordon
T : N J Henderson
SP : 4/1
WGT : 4518
|
| 18 th | 1.25 |
Zillow
J : Sean Cleary-Farrell
T : W P Mullins
SP : 50/1
WGT : 3883
|
| 19 th | 1.25 |
Intellotto
J : Robbie David
T : Daisy Hitchins
SP : 100/1
WGT : 3882
|
| 20 th | nse |
Wendrock
J : Carl Millar
T : G Elliott
SP : 16/1
WGT : 3247
|
| 21 th | hd |
Farfromnowhere
J : Conor Stone-Walsh
T : P Nolan
SP : 28/1
WGT : 5153
|
| 22 th | 9.5 |
Charlus
J : Harry Atkins
T : Dan Skelton
SP : 100/1
WGT : 3245
|
| 23 th | 22 |
Its Bilbo
J : Mike O’Connor
T : H De Bromhead
SP : 22/1
WGT : 3250
|
| F |
Saint Le Fort
J : Niall Moore
T : P Fenton
SP : 33/1
WGT : 3881
|
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Tips
*Note: Betting tips are only displayed on the day of the race.
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About the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle is the championship race for conditional (apprentice) jockeys in the United Kingdom. The race is run over a distance of 2 miles 4½ furlongs and features nine hurdles. It is currently unrated.
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap Hurdle is a recent addition to the Cheltenham Festival. Surprisingly for an unrated race, the Martin Pipe Hurdle has produced some top quality winners in its short history. Sir Des Champs won the race before claiming a series of prestigious Grade 1 chases, while Don Poli went on to win the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
Weight, ground preference and form over the 2 mile 4 distance are the three things you’ll need to line up with race day conditions when making a selection in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle betting markets. Keep in mind wins over this distance within the last season will trump recent form over longer or shorter distances, especially if there is big variance with your horses’ race day handicap.
Recent Winners
| Year | Winner | Age | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wodhooh | 5 | 11-8 | Danny Gilligan | Gordon Elliott |
| 2024 | Better Days Ahead | 6 | 11-7 | Danny Gilligan | Gordon Elliott |
| 2023 | Iroko | 5 | 11-05 | Aidan Kelly | Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero |
| 2022 | Banbridge | 6 | 11-03 | Mark McDonagh | Joseph O’Brien |
| 2021 | Galopin Des Champs | 5 | 11-09 | F.S. O’Keefe | Willie Mullins |
| 2020 | Indefatigable | 7 | 11-09 | Rex Dingle | Paul Webber |
| 2019 | Early Doors | 6 | 11-10 | Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Joseph O’Brien |
13.03.2026
Good to Soft (Soft in places)
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