Form and Entries for Horse Pires (GB)

Pires (GB) br g 31st Jan 2004

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Pires (GB) br g 31st Jan 2004

Sire

Generous (IRE)

Dam

Kaydee Queen (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Bob's Return (IRE)

Owner

Dewsweepers Syndicate

Trainer

A J Martin

Breeder

J Duggan

Last Win

Punchestown Sat, 30th Apr, 16 10/1, (3158 days)

Last Run

Listowel Sat, 17th Sep, 16 9th, 12/1, Mr N J Terry (3018 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

10%

€35,900

-7.75

Hurdle IRE

12%

€51,845

-19.20

Chase IRE

17%

€75,500

-8.75

Flat GB

£30,071

-9.56

Hurdle GB

-2.00

Chase GB

-1.00

Under Rules Total

12%

-48.26

Form Figures

234125870080-2510022-512334-0060225531008082-01253113-3203251395-42102P8-70875627U48-0108569/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 234125870080-2510022-512334-0060225531008082-01253113-3203251395-42102P8-70875627U48-0108569/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

30Apr16 Pun 15f Good to Yielding 4y+ F

12-0[10/1]1st of 25, 1L to Mr Steadfast

Rated 72

25/110/1

22Jun13 Dow 13f Good 3y+ Hcap(100K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 81

17Sep09 Lis 16f Good 5y+ HcapHdl(42K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 111

01Oct08 Tra 17f Soft to Heavy 4y+ F(20K)

non-runner

Rated 94

Change of Trainer Mick Channon to A J Martin

24Aug06 Red 7f Good 2y F(5K)

non-runner

Symbols Explained

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The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

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Reports in which Pires (GB) was mentioned

Latest Curragh Going

The going at the Curragh is Good on the round course and Good to Yielding on straight course for this afternoon's triple Group One action. Sun 13th Sep

Review down royal 28th Aug

Cassells Rock led home a one-two for Tony Martin in the Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 28th Aug

Cassells Rock leads home Martin 1-2

Trainer Tony Martin recorded a 1-2 in the Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down Royal today as his Cassells Rock (9/4jf), under seven pounds claimer Donagh Meyler, beat stablemate Pires (7/1) by a length. Fri 28th Aug

Review down royal 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

Gamble landed as Solution makes all

Sizing Solution landed a gamble as he ran out an easy winner of the Robinson Services Handicap Chase, scoring under Jonathan Burke for Jim Dreaper and owners Ann and Alan Potts. Fri 31st Oct

Lynch bounces back with Ladbrokes win

There was a dramatic finish to the feature at Listowel this afternoon as Portrade emerged victorious in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle. Thu 18th Sep

Review down royal 29th Aug

Tony Martin's versatile performer Pires won for the first time in almost exactly a year as he put up a classy performance in the feature Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 29th Aug

Shortall set for absence after Down Royal fall

Shane Shortall looks set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken collarbone at Down Royal this evening. Fri 29th Aug

Shortall shines on Pires

Shane Shortall timed his run to perfection on Pires when claiming the Kerry Foods Rated Hurdle at Down Royal. Fri 29th Aug

Review galway 3rd Aug

Brian Ellison's decision to send Topaz Mile third Baraweez into action again paid off when the four-year-old landed the feature race on the final day of the Galway Festival, the Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Ahonoora' HandicapSun 03rd Aug

Fosters back in Ballybrit winners' enclosure

Veteran Fosters Cross rolled back the years to hit the headlines once again at Galway, claiming a game success in the Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase. Sun 03rd Aug

Madden hoping Cairdiuil strikes again

Local trainer Iggy Madden sends course specialist Cairdiuil into battle on the last day of the Galway Festival. Sun 03rd Aug

Going reports

There are two meetings in Ireland today - Cork and Naas. Sun 20th Oct

Lynch and Fiery Oscar land the feature

After winning the Kerry National yesterday on White Star Line jockey Andrew Lynch put another smile on his bank manager’s face when landing a bit pot in the Grade C Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Listowel. Thu 19th Sep

Preview listowel 20th Sep

Quick Jack is back on home soil for the feature Guinness Handicap at Listowel on FridayFri 20th Sep

Going reports

Listowel gets under way at 2.35pm today and the going is soft on the National Hunt course and heavy on the flat track. There was 5mm of rain overnight. Fresh ground will be used on flat and hurdle courses tomorrow and Saturday. The forecast is for showers today and a dry day tomorrow. Thu 19th Sep

Review ballinrobe 27th Aug

In-form trainer Tony Martin picked up another decent prize when the versatile Pires grabbed the lead close home to take the feature Water Towers Chase at BallinrobeTue 27th Aug

Two for Townend as Heaney delivers

Heaney was hammered into 11/8 favouritism for the concluding Ballinrobe On Course Vets Beginners Chase and he delivered to credit rider Paul Townend with a double (earlier on the mark aboard Pires). Tue 27th Aug

Pires flies home to score in the Water Towers

Dunguib's owners, Dan Harnett and Lily Lawlor were on hand to accept the prize after the latter's Pires (7/2 into 2/1 favourite) landed a thrilling renewal of the Water Towers Steeplechase under Paul Townend at Ballinrobe. Tue 27th Aug

Fin powers away from rivals

Ballyfinboy powered home down the straight to land the Lord Hemphill Memorial H'cap S'chase at Galway. Sun 04th Aug

Cobley aims to leave on a high

Conor O'Dwyer hopes Uncle Tom Cobley has one more good day in him as he prepares for what is likely to be his final start for the County Kildare trainer in Sunday's Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase at Galway. Sun 04th Aug

Review limerick 7th Jul

John Nicholson's in-foal mare Knockcroghery landed her third success in the space of 11 days in a thrilling finish to the At The Races Rated Hurdle at LimerickSun 07th Jul

Knockcroghery completes her hat-trick

Coming in-foal often has a positive effect on mares and that has certainly been the case with Knockcroghery (in-foal to Fame And Glory) as the John Nicholson trained mare completed her hat-trick under Mark Enright in the At The Races Rated Hurdle. Sun 07th Jul

McNulty rides his first winner

Clare man, Alan McNulty (24), rode his first winner when Rodriguez battled to victory in the concluding www.valuecentre.ie (Q.R.) Handicap at Dundalk. Fri 08th Mar

Review punchestown 3rd Feb

Sizing Europe will head to Cheltenham with a perfect four from four record this season after landing the feature Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at PunchestownSun 03rd Feb

Ruby Supreme on Carolina

The two mile Christmas Rated Hurdle at Leopardstown must have put a smile on the handicapper’s face as five horse jumped the last in unison. Fri 28th Dec

Review down royal 2nd Nov

Monksland put in a thoroughly satisfatory display on his seasonal bow as he landed the Grade Two WKD Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 02nd Nov

Pires helps Martin/Townend to double

Trainer Tony Martin and jockey Paul Townend combined for a double at Down Royal today when Pires completed their brace in the Robinson Services Handicap Steeplechase. Fri 02nd Nov

Preview down royal 3rd Nov

Crack two-miler Sizing Europe tackles the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal with connections hoping it will be third time luckySat 03rd Nov

Pires has his day at Cork

Bottom-weight Pires forged clear 100 yards from home under Paul Townend to justify 5/2 favouritism in the Grade B Cork Racecourse Kinsale Handicap Chase. Sun 21st Oct

Brassbound relishes Dundalk surface

Conor Hoban got a great tune out of Andy Oliver’s Brassbound in Division 2 of the mile and a half handicap at Dundalk to record a comprehensive two length victory. Fri 12th Oct

Review limerick 8th Jul

Victrix Gale took advantage of her low weight to complete a hat-trick in terrific style in the www.thetote.com Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase at LimerickSun 08th Jul

Clarach on course for Galway Hurdle bid

Clarach made it three wins on the bounce as she took the Adare Festival Weekend Rated Hurdle in good style for the Mullins father and son team of trainer Tony and rider Danny. Sun 08th Jul

Pires finds extra to beat Rayhani on the run-in

After earlier getting into trouble with the Stewards (handed a two day ban for hitting his mount El Gran Torino when he was out of contention in the first) Martin Mooney had better fortune in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase as he partnered the Tony Martin trained Pires (11/4) to victory. Sun 08th Apr

Quiscover Fontaine delights the punters

Tony McCoy and JP McManus made it a quickfire double at Leopardstown when 9/4 favourite Quiscover Fontaine fended off Pires (4/1) and Wilde Wit Pleasure (11/2) to win the two mile rated hurdle. Wed 28th Dec

Carberry excels on Pires

Nina Carberry gave Pires a lovely confident ride to justify favouritism in the concluding Hilltown (Q.R.) Race at Bellewstown. Wed 17th Aug

Article the Real deal

The Real Article stamped his class on proceedings when running out a cosy winner of the MaxMara Hurdle at Down Royal. Fri 17th Jun

Review listowel 5th Jun

Ruby Walsh made his visit to Listowel for the mixed meeting pay off with an easy victory on House Rules in the closing John B Keane Maiden HurdleSun 05th Jun

The Last Don stays on best

The Mick Halford trained The Last Don took the fourth race on the card at Listowel this afternoon, the Bryan McMahon Qualified Riders Race, for owner/rider Paul McMahon. Sun 05th Jun

Review dundalk 8th Dec

Joseph O'Brien enjoyed a good day at Dundalk as he continued his battle to catch Gary Carroll and Ben Curtis at the head of the race to be crowned champion apprenticeWed 08th Dec

Smullen wraps up jockeys title

Pat Smullen wrapped things up in the jockeys title for 2010 when securing a double at Dundalk this afternoon. Wed 08th Dec

Harriers answers O'Brien's call

Harriers Call made light of top-weight under Joseph O'Brien to land the Truly Irish Handicap for Curragh handler John Hayden. Sat 11th Sep

Pires lands the odds for Walsh and Martin

Pires justified his short price in the Anglo Printers Hurdle at Bellewstown when pulling away in the closing stages for a convincing success. Thu 26th Aug

Martin saddles another one-two

Tony Martin became the third trainer of the night at Dundalk to saddle a one-two when Avanti Albert held off Pires in the mile-and-a-half handicap. Fri 27th Nov

Review listowel 18th Sep

Declan McDonogh conjured victory from the jaws of defeat as Maggie The Cat landed the L.M. Carey & Company Handicap in extraordinary fashion on a red-letter day for the Joe Murphy yard at ListowelFri 18th Sep

Mangan - no firm plans for Next Week

Grand National winning trainer Jimmy Mangan's Next Week made all to narrowly win the South West Bins Novice Hurdle at Listowel today, providing some respite for bookmakers with the defeat of 11/10f Pires. Fri 18th Sep

Expensive Pires Off Mark over Flights

Pires, a 300,000 guineas purchase out of the Mick Channon yard at Doncaster in 2007 got off the mark for the Tony Martin team on his ninth effort since joining the Meath trainer in the Londis Close To You Novice Hurdle. Thu 16th Jul

After race at Down Royal Fri, 29th Aug, 2014 (1st)

He loves that sort of ground. He was rated to win the race with Shane's claim on top. At this stage of his life he seems to like a bit of room. He'll potter away on the flat, over hurdles and chases.

A J Martin

After race at Down Royal Fri, 2nd Nov, 2012 (1st)

Pires is a better ground horse and is an ideal spring horse. We'll look at Leopardstown over Christmas for him and he might revert to Dundalk again too. His owner Lilly Lawlor is a neighbour of mine from Athboy.

A J Martin

After race at Cork Sun, 21st Oct, 2012 (1st)

I was always hoping there would be a day like that in him. He probably should have won a Cambridgeshire in England. The flat track in Cork suited him as he's not really a two miler. Paul Townend was excellent on him and got him jumping super. He's owned by a great woman Lily Lawlor who is a good friend and very loyal.

A J Martin

After race at Cork Sun, 8th Apr, 2012 (1st)

Tony (Martin) had him in good form and he jumped well.

A J Martin

After race at Bellewstown Wed, 17th Aug, 2011 (1st)

He was entitled to win that. He's an unlucky horse and he has been knocking on the door in good races. He was well-in at the weights today. I'll look for something again for him in 2 or 3 weeks.

A J Martin

After race at Bellewstown Thu, 26th Aug, 2010 (1st)

He's a good horse but had never got the rub of the green. Hopefully that might be the start of it,. He hasn't run for a year over hurdles so hopefully will improve off that. I wouldn't run him on soft but hopefully we'll get plenty of ground between now and November.

A J Martin

After race at Killarney Thu, 16th Jul, 2009 (1st)

He is a very speedy horse and he jumped well there. He might go back on the flat for a mile two race.

A J Martin

Related by Dam Kaydee Queen (IRE)

Runner

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Sire

Tara Queen (GB) b m 2003

Kayf Tara (GB)