Form and Entries for Horse Quevega (FR)

Quevega (FR) b f 11th Apr 2004

Track Horse HorseTracker

Quevega (FR) b f 11th Apr 2004

Sire

Robin Des Champs (FR)

Dam

Vega IV (FR)

Dam's Sire

Cap Martin (FR)

Owner

Hammer & Trowel Syndicate

Trainer

W P Mullins

Breeder

M Pierre Rives

Last Win

Cheltenham Tue, 11th Mar, 14 8/11Fav, R Walsh (3948 days)

Last Run

Punchestown Thu, 1st May, 14 2nd, 9/10Fav, R Walsh (3897 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

70%

€506,250

7.63

Hurdle GB

100%

£310,106

6.36

Hurdle FR

-1.00

Under Rules Total

76%

12.99

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 119-1139-11-11-1111-12/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

13Mar14 Che 24f Good 4y+ H(275K)

non-runner

Rated 167 1

24May09 Aut 21f H(169K)

9-139th of 16, 25.25L behind Portal's Toy

Dj casey

02Apr08 Gow 16f Heavy 4y+ H(17K)

10-7[5/4Fav]1st of 8, 15L to Maca Rince

R Walsh

5/4 Fav

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Reports in which Quevega (FR) was mentioned

Review punchestown 1st May

Quevega's stranglehold on the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown was broken when Jetson sprang a 20-1 shockThu 01st May

Retirement likely for Quevega

Willie Mullins has indicated that his star mare Quevega has probably run her last race, having finished a slightly unlucky-in-running second in the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown today. Thu 01st May

Jetson ends Quevega's World domination

Jezki's half brother Jetson spoiled the party for Quevega at Punchestown today, ending the star mare's domination of the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle when causing a 20/1 upset for trainer Jessica Harrington and jockey Davy Russell. Thu 01st May

Magic Mullins dominant at Punchestown

The five horses that did it for Closutton on January 30th 2011 at this venue were the now ill-fated Golden Silver, Some Target, Gagewell Flyer, Raptor and another one that unfortunately subsequently met his 'waterloo,' Celtic Folklore. Twinlight, Quevega, Arvika Ligeonniere, Upsie and Turnandgo were today's 'famous five' for the training sensation at the home of Irish National Hunt racing. Thu 25th Apr

Review punchestown 25th Apr

Some of the gloss was taken off the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle after Solwhit had to be withdrawn on veterinary advice moments before the start, but nothing could stop Quevega lighting up Punchestown with a sizzling performanceThu 25th Apr

Quevega "a once in a lifetime job"

Solwhit's withdrawal (necessitated a 40 cent Rule 4) at the start, owing to some blood showing in a nostril, ruined the much awaited clash with Quevega, but nothing could take from the super-star mare's performance in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle to win it for the fourth-year-in-a-row in front of 16,116 racegoers. Thu 25th Apr

7 in line for Rabobank Champion Hurdle

Hurricane Fly faces just six rivals as he bids to land the Rabobank Champion Hurdle for the fourth successive year at Punchestown on Friday. Thu 25th Apr

Review punchestown 26th Apr

Quevega (11/10 favourite) came out best in the battle of the mares, accounting for Voler La Vedette in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at PunchestownThu 26th Apr

Quevega shows her brilliance again

The Grade 1 Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown lived up to its billing and a lot more when Quevega (three in a row now in this staying highlight) once again proved that she's a mare in a million with a smashing performance to slam the other leading lady, Voler La Vedette, by five and a half lengths. Thu 26th Apr

Quevega and Voler clash in feature

The Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon promises to be one of the most enthralling contests of this year's Festival as top-class mares Quevega and Voler La Vedette lock horns in the Grade 1 heat. Thu 26th Apr

Another five race card at Punchestown

Racing has been given the go ahead at Punchestown today with another five race card after the chase course was again found to be unfit for racing due to waterlogging. Thu 26th Apr

Review punchestown 5th May

Quevega survived a last-flight mistake to claim back-to-back wins in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at PunchestownThu 05th May

Appeal kicks opposition to the Kerb

Willie Mullins, successful in the feature just over half-an-hour earlier with Quevega, completed a quick double on day three of the Festival when Kerb Appeal took the Naas Court Hotel Handicap Hurdle. Thu 05th May

Quevega is the stayers Queen

She may not appear too often but her class is in no doubt as Quevega repeated her feat of last season with a Cheltenham/Punchestown Festival double by landing odds of 8/11 in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle. Thu 05th May

Quevega goes for repeat win in feature

Willie Mullins holds a strong hand in the featured Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon, with Quevega bidding for a repeat win in the three mile test against nine rivals. Thu 05th May

Review punchestown 22nd Apr

Willie Mullins' star mare Quevega showed she is just as effective against the boys when easing to victory in the big race on day three of the Punchestown Festival, the ladbrokes.com World Series HurdleThu 22nd Apr

Quevega claims Ladbrokes World Hurdle

Willie Mullins's Quevega took the step up to three miles in her stride when turning in a hugely impressive performance to win the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown today. Thu 22nd Apr

Preview punchestown 2nd May

The Punchestown Festival comes to an end with yet another Grade One showdown as the juveniles get their moment in the spotlight in the Ballymore Champion Four Year Old HurdleSat 02nd May

Review punchestown 18th Feb

Quevega returned to action with a hugely impressive performance under Ruby Walsh in the Book The Punchestown Pavilion At The Festival HurdleWed 18th Feb

Mullins/Walsh Double Up

Those with the bigger the field the bigger the certainty approach didn't have too many anxious moments as Sports Line at twos on made all in the twenty two runner Festival Hospitality Maiden Hurdle and beat off Dundrum, his nearest market rival, in the straight, to score ridden out by three and a half lengths. Wed 18th Feb

Quevega Impresses in Cheltenham Trial

Quevega (as big as 15/8 in the morning into 4/5) justified the strong support in great style in the Book The Punchestown Pavillion At The Festival Hurdle, leading before the straight, Ruby Walsh soon asserted on the French-bred mare, crossing the line four lengths in front of her stable companion, Sesenta. Wed 18th Feb

Tue, 4th Mar, 2014

I had thought about running her at Punchestown where there was a suitable conditions race in February but I wasn't quite happy with the way she was moving around that time and I gave her a few easy days. I had my vets in and they were happy enough with her but because we were ahead of schedule with her I decided to give her a few days off which is never a bad thing for a filly.

W P Mullins

After race at Punchestown Thu, 26th Apr, 2012 (1st)

She did what Ruby (Walsh, the winning rider) asked her and when push came to shove she still had plenty left in the tank. She pinged the last, not like here last year, and as we would never have minded taking on the best over two miles with her, we knew she wouldn't be found wanting for a change of gear. She won three on the flat before she ever came to me. She's a real good mare and she showed that today. It was a fantastic performance and a great ride by Ruby too. She came in season last week but she came out of it quick enough. She's just got tremendous ability. As regards next year I have no problem taking on Big Buck's if he gets an entry in the mares hurdle!

W P Mullins

After race at Punchestown Thu, 5th May, 2011 (1st)

Quevega is in good form. She is bred to want a trip and showed she stays in this race last year but it is amazing that she also has so much speed. We would only have gone for the Rabobank Champion Hurdle with her if Hurricane Fly had a setback. Mourad is improving with every run this year. Katie takes over from Paul Townend. It looks as if Paul's collarbone injury is more serious than we first thought, and he could be out for six weeks. Hopefully he has built up enough of a lead to win the jockey's championship. Mikael D'Haguenet is going back over hurdles for a confidence booster. It may be that he enjoys hurdles more than fences, and this could help to make up our mind which way we go with him next season,.

W P Mullins

After race at Punchestown Thu, 22nd Apr, 2010 (1st)

Paul [Townend] said she was moving easily all the way and he had no problems with her. Her dam won over long distances and her win at Cheltenham (over 2m4f) told us she had the stamina to win over three miles. I think she has the class to go back over two miles and she showed that last year. She might have an entry for the mares hurdle, stayers hurdle and maybe even the champion hurdle at Cheltenham next year. I wouldn't mind doing what we did last year and go straight to Cheltenham or just give her one run. The injury she had last year is still at the back of my mind. I don't know if we'll go to France or not yet but the prize money over there is fantastic.

W P Mullins

Wed, 18th Feb, 2009

He'll have another run or two over hurdles but he is the build of a chaser in the making. He may go over a longer trip and Ruby suggested that he'd prefer going left-handed even though he has now won twice going right. (EM)

W P Mullins

After race at Punchestown Wed, 18th Feb, 2009 (1st)

I didn't think she was particularly right today and I expect plenty of improvement. She'll go for the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham. I took a bit of a chance running her today so close to Cheltenham, but she didn't seem to get too hard a race.

W P Mullins

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