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2025 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Tips, Odds and News
The final race on day four of the Cheltenham Festival is the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle. Named in honour of Martin Pipe, one of the greatest trainers in British racing history, was moved to the final slot at the Cheltenham Festival in 2019. This two-and-a-half-mile handicap is open only to hurdlers rated 145 or below.
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Key Facts
Date | Friday 14th March, 2025 |
Time | 5:30pm |
Course | Cheltenham Festival |
Status | Class Two |
Distance | 2m 4f |
Prize Pool | £70k |
Age | 4YO+ |
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Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Tips
Our guide to the Martin Pipe handicap will be published when the entries and weights have been announced.
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Result
Position | Name | SP |
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1st | Better Days Ahead | 5/1 |
2nd | Waterford Whispers | 10/3 |
3rd | Quai De Bourbon | 4/1 |
4th | Answer To Kayf | 10/1 |
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Day Card
Time | Title | Status | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
1:30pm | Triumph Hurdle | Grade One | 2m |
2:10pm | County Hurdle | Grade Three Handicap | 2m |
2:50pm | Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle | Grade One | 3m |
3:30pm | Gold Cup | Grade One | 3m 2f |
4:10pm | Foxhunter Chase | Class Two | 3m 2f |
4:50pm | Mares' Chase | Grade Two | 2m 4f |
5:30pm | Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle | Class Two Handicap | 2m 4f |
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle History
The Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle was added to the Cheltenham Festival schedule in 2009. It was moved to the final slot on day four in 2020.
The Martin Pipe is a Class Two Handicap Hurdle, open only to hurdlers rated 145 or below. Only amateur, claiming and conditions jockeys are eligable to ride.
The race was created to honour legendary trainer Martin Pipe, who retired from training in 2009. Pipe saddled 34 Cheltenham Festival winners, and was crowned Champion Trainer a record 15 times.
Nicky Henderson trained the first Martin Pipe winner, as Andy Town scored under Felix de Giles. Emma Lavelle and Malcolm Jefferson have also trained winners of the Martin Pipe. Gold Cup winner Paul Nicholls trained the winner on two occasions.
Willie Mullins trained his first Martin Pipe winner in 2011, as Sir Des Champs claimed victory. Mullins would then train back-to-back winners in 2014 and '15.
2017 saw Gordon Elliott saddle his first Martin Pipe winner, as Champagne Classic won under JJ Slevin. Elliott was celebrating the following year too, when Blow By Blow came out on top.
Joseph O'Brien upstaged Elliott in 2019, as Early Doors flew home to win the Martin Pipe under Jonjo O'Neill Jnr.
Elliott looked set to regain his title in 2020 as Column Of Fire tanked into contention. In a twist of fate, Column Of Fire fell at the second-last, and it was Paul Webber's mare, Indefatigable who came through to win the Martin Pipe.
Willie Mullins celebrated another Martin Pipe win in 2021, as Galopin Des Champs beat Langer Dan.
Willie Mullins celebrated another Martin Pipe win in 2021, as Galopin Des Champs beat Langer Dan.
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle History Winners
Year | Name |
---|---|
2024 | Better Days Ahead |
2023 | Iroko |
2022 | Banbridge |
2021 | Galopin Des Champs |
2020 | Indefatigable |
2019 | Early Doors |
2018 | Blow By Blow |
2017 | Champagne Classic |
2016 | Idis Du Rheu |
2015 | Killultagh Vic |
2014 | Don Poli |
2013 | Salubrious |
2012 | Attaglance |
2011 | Sir Des Champs |
2010 | Pause And Clause |
2009 | Andytown |
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle FAQs
When is the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle?
The 2024 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle will take place at 5:30pm on day four of the Cheltenham Festival on Friday 15th March.
What is the Martin Pipe?
The Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle is a race staged during the Cheltenham Festival. This handicap hurdle is open to only amateur and claiming jockeys. Only horses rated 145 or lower can run in the Martin Pipe, and the trip is 2m 4f.
Who was Martin Pipe?
The Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle is named after on the most successful jockeys in National Hunt history. Martin Pipe saddled 34 Cheltenham Festival winner, and was crowned Champion Trainer a record 15 times.
Where can I watch the Martin Pipe?
The 2024 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to stream the race live on your mobile or tablet then visit our Live Streaming page for more details.