The two-and-a-half mile Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle brings the curtain down on Cheltenham Festival and gives the Conditional jockeys a chance to showcase their talents.
The race started 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.
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| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Friday 17th March, 5:30pm |
| Prize: | £70,000 |
| Distance: | Two-miles four-furlongs |
| Race Type | Handicap Hurdle |
| Age: | 4-Years+ |
| Course | New Course |
| Weights: | Handicap |
| Where to watch? | ITV, Racing UK, Bookmaker Streams |
Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Tips
The final race of the entire meeting, and one last chance to see the Cheltenham Festival until things take a break.
Conditional jockeys are in action here, so one of the most popular lines of thought is simply to look out for the very best conditionals, especially those snapped up for rides from stables they wouldn’t usually ride for.
As the Cheltenham Festival draws closer, we will update this page with our full betting preview, the latest odds for the race and any other key info that punters need before they place their bets.
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Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle Betting Odds (January Update)
Like with many of the other big handicaps at the festival, the betting market for this race hasn’t really got going yet, and won’t do so until we hit the start of March.
Look out for gambles here, and also, look out for news around which horses will be ridden by the top amateurs, these jockeys are in big demand, and their mounts are often tips in their own right.
What Happened in 2022?
Banbridge landed the 2022 Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle to round off the Cheltenham Festival for another year. His win was a 7th on the day for the Irish, a clean sweep, and the winning trainer this time was Joseph O’Brien, with his horse coming home to win by one and a half lengths at 12/1.
Previous Winners of the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys Handicap
- 2022 - Banbrdige
- 2021 – Galopin Des Champs
- 2020 – Indefatigable
- 2019 – Early Doors
- 2018 – Blow By Blow
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