Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Tips, Odds, Free Bets, Betting Offers & Preview
The two-and-a-half mile Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle brings the curtain down on the Cheltenham Festival and gives the conditional jockeys a chance to showcase their talents on the big stage.
The race was introduced in 2009 and is named in honour of Martin Pipe, who notched up thirty-four Festival winners over the years before handing over the training baton to his son David.
It’s not an easy race to dissect, albeit if you find a capable jockey who resists the temptation to ‘go too fast’ in this race, you have half a chance.
A final chance to spend any Cheltenham free bets you have in your account, the ending of the 2025 festival.
Read on for Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle betting odds, tips and free bets.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Friday, March 14th - 5:20pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £75,000 |
| Distance: | Two-miles & four-furlongs |
| Race Type: | Handicap Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course: | New Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to Watch? | Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Betting Offers & Free Bets
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Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Tips
Charlie McCann previews the final race of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival for us.
Charlie McCann - East India Express (Each-Way)
Woodhoh is unbeaten in six starts under hurdles, but he is 11lbs higher than when beating subsequent William Hill Hurdle winner Joyeuse over course and distance back in December.
This race has been won by Galopin Des Champs and Banbridge in recent years and if there is a Grade 1 winner in the race it is surely Kopek De Mee who was antepost favourite for the County Hurdle, Coral Cup, and the Martin Pipe. At the time of writing, it has been a frustrating first couple of days for owner JP McManus, but this French import has long been considered an Irish banker by many across the Irish Sea.
He won his last three starts in his native France and the BHA handicapper suggested he was the one horse who he found most difficult to give a mark to when assessing the form. At 9/4 he is too short in the betting although I appreciate, he could be an absolute blot on the handicap.
Freddie Gordon has ridden EAST INDIA EXPRESS (Each-Way) to both successes this term at Kempton and Ascot and the ground looks to be coming right for the Nicky Henderson trained gelding who has won four of his seven career starts and looks to have been laid been laid out for the race since his facile win at Kempton on Boxing Day. At a double figure price, he gets the each-way vote.
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Betting Odds
Kopeck De Mee heads the betting for this race, a horse many have been waiting for all week, seen as one of the Irish bankers by some.
What Happened Last Year?
Previous Winners of the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle
You can check out the last five winners of the Martin Pipe in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Better Days Ahead |
| 2023 | Iroko |
| 2022 | Banbridge |
| 2021 | Galopin Des Champs |
| 2020 | Indefatigable |
FAQs
What distance is the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle?
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle is 2 miles and 4 furlongs and it is the last race of the Cheltenham Festival.
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