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Apache Stronghold (IRE)
b g 29th Mar 2008
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Apache Stronghold (IRE) b g 29th Mar 2008
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Un Desperado (FR)
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Jun 2011
Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Grennanstown Stud
Purchaser: Noel Meade
€15,500
Lots Sold: 296
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Avg: €13,615
Median: €10,500
Maximum: €78,000
Reports in which Apache Stronghold (IRE) was mentioned
Willie Mullins saddled a 1-2 in the featured Foxrock Handicap Chase but not in the order that most expected as Polidam upset stable-companion Acapella Bourgeois at Navan.
Sat 09th Dec
Bachasson got his season off to an impressive start when taking the Boomerang Animal Bedding And Boomerang Horse & Country Store Chase at Thurles.
Thu 23rd Nov
Apache Stronghold makes a welcome return to action in the Boomerang Animal Bedding And Boomerang Horse & Country Store Chase at Thurles this afternoon.
Thu 23rd Nov
The ground at Fairyhouse is soft, soft to heavy in places. The forecast is for a dry day.
Sun 05th Apr
Vautour bounced right back to his brilliant best to win the JLT Novices' Chase by a wide margin at the Cheltenham Festival.
Thu 12th Mar
Owner Rich Ricci believes Vautour may have been underestimated ahead of today's JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.
Thu 12th Mar
Willie Mullins believes Don Poli's laid-back temperament is perfect for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham today.
Wed 11th Mar
Vautour could face up to 15 rivals when he bids for a second Cheltenham Festival success in the JLT Novices' Chase on Thursday.
Fri 06th Mar
Noel Meade could not be happier with the small but select string of horses he is preparing to send to the Cheltenham Festival in a little over a week's time.
Sun 01st Mar
Speaking following the win of his Heck Thomas at Leopardstown today, trainer Noel Meade gave an update on his Cheltenham team.
Sat 28th Feb
Noel Meade thinks the JLT Novices' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival could be made to measure for Apache Stronghold.
Thu 26th Feb
There were no major shocks at the latest forfeit stages for the novice events at the Cheltenham Festival.
Wed 18th Feb
The Tullow Tank is set to be prepared for the Cheltenham Festival following a much-improved effort at Leopardstown.
Mon 16th Feb
Bryan Cooper believes Petite Parisienne has a "live chance" in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham next month.
Sat 14th Feb
Noel Meade has confirmed the JLT Novices' Chase as the intended Cheltenham Festival target for Apache Stronghold following his thrilling triumph at Leopardstown on Sunday.
Wed 11th Feb
Carlingford Lough benefited from a typically power-packed Tony McCoy ride to lift the Hennessy Gold Cup at LeopardstownSun 08th Feb
In-the-wars Paul Carberry bounced back to Grade 1 action at Leopardstown today, landing the Grade 1 Flogas Novice Chase for his soon to be married employer Noel Meade, on the Patricia Hunt owned Apache Stronghold.
Sun 08th Feb
Hurricane Fly's victory over Jezki provided yet another memorable encounter between the pair in the Ryanair Hurdle at LeopardstownMon 29th Dec
The Grade One Topaz Novice Chase at Leopardstown looked an excellent race in prospect and it didn'€™t disappoint as 9/4 favourite Don Poli was driven home by Bryan Cooper.
Mon 29th Dec
Connections of The Tullow Tank believe the six-year-old is again ready to show his true colours when he lines up for the Topaz Novice Chase at Leopardstown.
Mon 29th Dec
Sandra Hughes landed her first Grade One success since taking over the training licence from her late father Dessie when Lieutenant Colonel won a dramatic renewal of the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at FairyhouseSun 30th Nov
Willie Mullins brought up a treble (Kalkir and Nichols Canyon earlier) and Gigginstown House Stud and Bryan Cooper a double as Valseur Lido led home a 1-3-4 for the powerful Westmeath-based outfit in the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.
Sun 30th Nov
Apache Stronghold dominated in his first race over fences to the delight of trainer Noel Meade who was in attendance at Down Royal.
Fri 31st Oct
Little King Robin continued her remarkable run of success with a seventh victory of the campaign in the feature WKD Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 31st Oct
Jezki lit up another amazing day for Jessie Harrington as he stamped his class on the Racing Post Champion Hurdle at Punchestown to complete a treble for the yardFri 02nd May
The brilliance that was in evidence at Cheltenham wasn't there today but Vautour confirmed that there's much to look forward to when taking the Grade 1 Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown under Ruby Walsh.
Fri 02nd May
Cootamundra has displayed plenty of talent throughout his career without ever winning a big prize but he put that right in the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase at NavanSun 24th Nov
Whether you were 'on' Apache Stronghold or not, it was difficult not to be 'warmed' by the performance of Noel Meade's charge in the Grade 2 "Monksfield" Novice Hurdle at Navan.
Sun 24th Nov
Captain Arceus underlined his progressive profile when landing the first leg of a Bryan Cooper brace in the Follow Us On Twitter And Facebook Hurdle at PunchestownWed 16th Oct
Things may not have gone entirely to plan but Apache Stronghold was still up to making a winning jumping debut in the 10 Euro Admission All Non-Festival Racedays Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown under Davy Condon.
Wed 16th Oct
The Mighty Milan overcame an absence of 329 days to win a head bobbing finish in the bumper at Fairyhouse.
Mon 01st Apr
Noel Meade completed a good day's work at Down Royal today as his Apache Stronghold made a winning debut in the concluding Archie Watson Memorial Bumper, to complete a notable double on the day for the multiple Champion Trainer.
Fri 02nd Nov
After race at
Leopardstown Sun, 8th Feb, 2015 (1st) 
He did what we thought he could do today and it was a good race with no hiding places. He'll go for the 2m5f (JLT Novices Chase) at Cheltenham and will go straight there - whatever he faces there, he'll face and whatever happens, happens. When he got beaten by Don Poli it looked like he didn't get three miles but we might try it again in time. I'm delighted for Paul (Hunt) who has been a great supporter and it's great for him to win a race like this. He's not here as he's on his way back from Dubai. Paul is a fabulous guy to have on your side. He doesn't try to force it and lets the horse do the talking.
Noel Meade
After race at
Down Royal Fri, 31st Oct, 2014 (1st)
I couldn't be happier, he jumped like a buck. He will improve for that, but he was fit enough for the race. Paul thinks he'll be better with a good gallop. He hasn't schooled on grass, he schooled on all-weather so you never know. He does like getting goodish ground, but he should go on anything. The Drinmore has to be the race but I also have Very Wood, but he may want further. We'll have to see about whether we can get a race into him (Apache Stronghold) before the Drinmore.
Noel Meade
After race at
Navan Sun, 24th Nov, 2013 (1st)
I thought it was a very strong race beforehand and to win like that is a real bonus. Paul said he was cantering all the way and he jumped well apart from the last. He didn't jump that well the last time in Punchestown . he was a bit lairy when he hit the front. He's something to look forward to and the obvious race is to come back here for the Grade 1 Navan Novice Hurdle (December 15th). At least we have one to take on Willie (Mullins) with now. Trip wise he doesn't want any shorter and he's a chaser really.
Noel Meade
After race at
Punchestown Wed, 16th Oct, 2013 (1st)
He's a very good jumper at home but Davy said he made a mistake at the first which just frightened him a bit. He's a nice horse and hopefully he'll go on from here. Because of the way the weather has been I thought he'd need it and he wouldn't have run without getting that rain this morning. He'll come on a tonne from that . both in terms of fitness and his jumping experience.
Noel Meade
After race at
Down Royal Fri, 2nd Nov, 2012 (1st)
Apache Stronghold was a lovely big horse last season but we didn't get much done with him. Paul (Carberry) rode work on him last week and we were a bit worried about the ground here but he got through it well and I imagine he'll go jumping now. He's a great big horse.
Noel Meade
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