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Road To Riches (IRE) b g 12th Jun 2007

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Road To Riches (IRE) b g 12th Jun 2007

Sire

Gamut (IRE)

Dam

Bellora (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Over The River (FR)

Owner

Aintree Partnership

Handler

D M Christie

Breeder

Sunnyhill Stud

Last Win

Carlisle Sun, 17th Mar, 19 2/7Fav, Mr D Maxwell (2076 days)

Last Run

Ballyragget Sun, 15th Mar, 20 6th, , Ms S Woods D.M. Christie (1712 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

50%

€27,600

-1.43

Chase IRE

24%

€459,100

8.87

NHF IRE

100%

€7,000

0.62

Hurdle GB

-1.00

Chase GB

12%

£132,617

-6.71

PtoP

Under Rules Total

26%

0.33

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

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Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Noel Meade to D M Christie

Sep 2018

September Hit Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House

Purchaser: David Christie Bloodstock

£35,000

Lots Sold: 190

Prices

Avg: £10,873

Median: £7,250

Maximum: £65,000

01Aug18 Gal 23f Yielding to Soft 4y+ HcapCh(250K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Rated 140

18Mar16 Che 26f Good 5y+ S(575K)

non-runner

Rated 165 1

Change of Trainer Noel Meade

Handler M.O. Cullinane

Aug 2011

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Knightsbrook

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 343

Prices

Avg: €4,931

Median: €2,800

Maximum: €44,000

Jun 2011

Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Knightsbrook

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 328

Prices

Avg: €31,771

Median: €22,000

Maximum: €340,000

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Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Sep 2018

September Hit Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House

Purchaser: David Christie Bloodstock

£35,000

Lots Sold: 190

Prices

Avg: £10,873

Median: £7,250

Maximum: £65,000

Aug 2011

August National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Knightsbrook

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 343

Prices

Avg: €4,931

Median: €2,800

Maximum: €44,000

Jun 2011

Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Knightsbrook

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 328

Prices

Avg: €31,771

Median: €22,000

Maximum: €340,000

Reports in which Road To Riches (IRE) was mentioned

Farclas and Mr Adjudicator clash again

The RYBO Handicap Hurdle is the most valuable contest on the third and final day of the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse. Tue 23rd Apr

Peregrine turned out again quickly at Down Royal

Fri 31st Aug

No change in Galway going

There were 2mm of rain overnight at Galway so the ground hasn't altered for day three of the festival. It's good (National Hunt), yielding (Flat) for TheTote.com Galway Plate Day. Wed 02nd Aug

Review leopardstown 12th Feb

Sizing John came out on top in a pulsating renewal of the Stan James Irish Gold Cup at LeopardstownSun 12th Feb

Anticipation builds for the Lexus

Djakadam and former stable companion Valseur Lido lock horns in the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown on Wednesday. Wed 28th Dec

Review gowran park 1st Oct

Ballycasey galloped his rivals into submission in the Grade Two PWC Champion Chase at Gowran ParkSat 01st Oct

Mullins wins first 'battle' with O'Leary

Willie Mullins has won the first ‘battle of the superpowers’ between himself and Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud at Gowran today, following the pair’s recent business split, as the Champion Trainer’s Ballycasey won the featured Grade 2 PWC Champion Chase at the expense of a trio of ‘2-3-4’ finishers for Champion Owner O’Leary. Sat 01st Oct

Lord Scoundrel wins Galway Plate

Leading trainers Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins dominated the finish to a thrilling TheTote.com Galway Plate at Galway today, with Gold Cup winner Elliott winning with the Gigginstown House Stud owned Lord Scoundrel, under conditional jockey Donagh Meyler. Wed 27th Jul

Meade seeking Galway Plate Riches

Noel Meade reports Road To Riches in tip-top shape ahead of a bid to recapture his crown in the TheTote.com Galway Plate at Ballybrit on Wednesday. Wed 27th Jul

Review punchestown 27th Apr

Carlingford Lough (12-1) sprung yet another surprise in the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold CupWed 27th Apr

Carlingford Lough wins PunchestownGoldCup

Owner J.P.McManus, retained jockey Barry Geraghty and trainer John Kiely secured another big race success with Carlingford Lough today as the dual Irish Gold Cup winner added Punchestown's Gold Cup, to the gelding's list of honours. Wed 27th Apr

Review navan 2nd Apr

Smashing (9-4) claimed the scalp of Road To Riches in the Webster Cup Chase at NavanSat 02nd Apr

Smashing performance in Webster Cup

After disappointing in Cheltenham, Smashing bounced back to form to land the feature at Navan today, the Grade 2 Webster Cup. Sat 02nd Apr

Vautour shines in Ryanair

Willie Mullins insisted he had no regrets after his controversial decision to switch targets with Vautour paid off with another stunning display in the Ryanair Chase. Thu 17th Mar

Connections hoping Vautour can shine again

Connections of Vautour are hoping the recent improvement in his home work will be good enough to win the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham this afternoon. Thu 17th Mar

Road To Riches heads down Ryanair path

Road To Riches joins Vautour in swerving the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup in favour of a tilt at the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday. Tue 15th Mar

Big guns stand ground in Gold Cup

Don Cossack, Vautour and Cue Card all feature among 14 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday at the six-day entry stage. Sat 12th Mar

Gold Cup fancies keep Ryanair option

Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders Vautour, Valseur Lido and Road To Riches are among 23 six-day acceptors for Thursday's Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Fri 11th Mar

Meade wants Riches in Gold Cup

Noel Meade is adamant Road To Riches should run in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday week. Mon 07th Mar

Poli favourite to get Cooper vote

Bookmakers expect Bryan Cooper to side with Don Poli over Don Cossack in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup. Fri 04th Mar

Meade has Riches ready for Cheltenham

Noel Meade is concentrating on getting Road To Riches ready for Cheltenham, irrespective of his Festival target. Wed 02nd Mar

Elliott unsure what Cooper will ride in G'Cup

Gordon Elliott would not be shocked if Bryan Cooper decided against riding Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Don Cossack in favour of one of the other Gigginstown House Stud-owned runners. Tue 01st Mar

Cossack all systems go for Gold

Gordon Elliott feels the track at Cheltenham holds no fears for his Timico Gold Cup hope Don Cossack despite two fruitless visits so far. Wed 24th Feb

Irish retain strong hand in Gold Cup

Don Cossack and Vautour are among 21 horses still in contention for the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade One events at the Festival. Thu 18th Feb

Riches in good form after Leopardstown

Noel Meade reports Road To Riches to have recovered well from his run in the Irish Gold Cup before all eyes turn on Cheltenham. Mon 15th Feb

World Hurdle bound Falcon takes the Boyne

Dedigout's bid to add to his 2015 gains in the Boyne Hurdle fell flat as he could only manage last of the three in the Ladbrokes Ireland-backed two mile five furlong event. Always a man to be reckoned with at Navan, Noel Meade provided the winner with the Sean Flanagan-ridden Snow Falcon in the Grade 2 heat. Sun 14th Feb

Gigginstown Gold Cup plans fluid

Racing manager Eddie O'Leary insists no decisions will be made until Festival week on which horses represent Gigginstown House Stud in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup. Wed 10th Feb

Meade keen on Gold Cup for Riches

Noel Meade is keen for Road To Riches to have another crack at the Cheltenham Gold Cup - despite his eclipse at Leopardstown on Saturday. Mon 08th Feb

Review leopardstown 6th Feb

Carlingford Lough came from last to first to land the Irish Gold Cup at LeopardstownSat 06th Feb

Carlingford claims dramatic Gold Cup

Carlingford Lough recorded a remarkable win in the Irish Gold Cup, coming from last to first to claim the prestigious prize for the second year in-a-row. Sat 06th Feb

Sir Des bidding to bounce back to form

Gigginstown House Stud have assembled a five-strong team for the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Saturday. Sat 06th Feb

Riches continues preparation

Noel Meade has taken Road To Riches for a racecourse gallop at Fairyhouse as he builds up his work ahead of the Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown on February 6. Wed 27th Jan

48 in Ryanair contention

Vautour is the star name among a bumper 48 entries for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday, March 17. Thu 14th Jan

Mullins Enters Eight In Gold Cup

Irish trainers are responsible for well over half of the 32 entries in the Grade One Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Britain's richest non-handicap chase worth a record £575,000 and the highlight on the fourth and final day of The Festival, Friday, March 18. Wed 13th Jan

Review clonmel 12th Nov

Class told in the testing conditions as Road To Riches returned with success in the Clonmel Oil ChaseThu 12th Nov

Riches claims Clonmel Oil in style

Road To Riches stormed clear in the closing stages to make an impressive return to action in the Clonmel Oil Chase this afternoon. Thu 12th Nov

Review punchestown 29th Apr

Don Cossack capped a brilliant campaign with an emphatic victory in the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold CupWed 29th Apr

Don takes the Gold

The big players came to the fore in a marvellous renewal of the Grade 1 Bibby Financial Services Punchestown Gold Cup and Gordon Elliott's Don Cossack continues to fulfil his tremendous potential as he added to his Aintree gains, this time under Paul Carberry. Wed 29th Apr

Ricci delighted with Djak run

It was a case of so near yet so far for owner Rich Ricci in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup after his Djakadam had to settle for second behind Coneygree. Fri 13th Mar

Coneygree lands Gold Cup

Coneygree became the first novice to strike for 41 years when making most of the running in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Fri 13th Mar

Meade dreaming of Gold Riches

Noel Meade hopes Road To Riches can continue his meteoric rise up the chasing ranks when he tackles the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Fri 13th Mar

Big field set for Gold Cup

All 18 horses have stood their ground following the final declaration stage for Friday's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Wed 11th Mar

18 still in Gold Cup mix

There were no notable defections at the latest confirmation stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Silviniaco Conti topping the 18 horses still in contention for the Festival feature. Sat 07th Mar

O'Leary feels Lough big threat for Gold

Connections of Road to Riches believe fellow Irish challenger Carlingford Lough could be the one to beat in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Tue 03rd Mar

Sizing team to make late call

Henry de Bromhead is no nearer to deciding whether to let Sizing Europe return to Cheltenham for another tilt at the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Mon 02nd Mar

Cooper looking forward to Cheltenham

Bryan Cooper rates Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Road To Riches as one of his best mounts as this year's Festival approaches. Mon 02nd Mar

High hopes for Meade Festival team

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

Meade issues Cheltenham update

Speaking following the win of his Heck Thomas at Leopardstown today, trainer Noel Meade gave an update on his Cheltenham team. Sat 28th Feb

Meade respectful of Silviniaco's chance

Noel Meade is fearful of Silviniaco Conti when Road To Riches goes for gold at the Cheltenham Festival next month. Thu 26th Feb

Harrington hoping for Festival Turn

Jessica Harrington believes Galway Plate runner-up Burn And Turn holds strong claims in the Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate at the Cheltenham Festival. Fri 20th Feb

Racecourse workout for Riches

Road To Riches is set to have a workout at the weekend as his preparation for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup reaches fever pitch. Thu 19th Feb

JLT target for Apache

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

Connell mulling Fox decision

Owner Barry Connell will decide whether to supplement Foxrock for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup in the next fortnight. Mon 09th Feb

On His Own Cheltenham-bound

Willie Mullins feels On His Own deserves another crack at the Cheltenham Gold Cup after his sterling display in the Lexus Chase. Mon 29th Dec

Review leopardstown 28th Dec

Road To Riches capped a great day for Bryan Cooper in the Gigginstown House Stud colours as he landed a thrilling renewal of the Lexus Chase at LeopardstownSun 28th Dec

Road To Riches wins the Lexus

Road To Riches continued his excellent season as he added the Grade 1 Lexus Chase to wins in the Galway Plate and JNwine.com Champion Chase. Sun 28th Dec

Review down royal 1st Nov

Galway Plate hero Road To Riches proved himself capable of making a mark at Grade One level with a resounding victory in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down RoyalSat 01st Nov

Doubles for Carberry/Elliott with 31L winner

Trainer Gordon Elliott and jockey Paul Carberry combined for the second legs of doubles for the pair when Vasco Du Mee landed the Rainbow Communications Handicap Chase at Down Royal today. Sat 01st Nov

Cossack enters King George/Gold Cup picture

Bryan Cooper gained a measure of compensation for opting to ride the wrong horse in the Grade 1 JN Wine Chase at Down Royal today when steering the Gordon Elliott trained Don Cossack to Grade 2 victory in the subsequent three runner Powers Irish Whiskey Chase. Sat 01st Nov

Road To Riches wins JN Wine Chase

Forty year old Paul Carberry rolled back the years with a second career win in the featured JNwine.com Champion Steeplechase at Down Royal today, steering Road To Riches to Grade 1 glory for his long time employer Noel Meade. Sat 01st Nov

Review gowran park 4th Oct

Popular veteran Sizing Europe lit up Gowran Park as he landed his fourth consecutive PWC Champion Chase in a thrilling finishSat 04th Oct

No slip-ups from Benemeade this time

Noel Meade’s Road To Riches may have been outgunned by Henry de Bromhead’s Sizing Europe in the featured PWC Champion Chase at Gowran, but the trainer got a modicum of compensation when his Benemeade pipped de Bromhead’s Clonbanan Lad in the beginners’ chase. Sat 04th Oct

Sizing Europe just magical in Gowran

Sizing Europe showed he still has plenty of ability in his locker as the veteran 12-year-old produced a very game performance to get his head in front close home in the Grade 2 PWC Champion Chase at Gowran Park. Sat 04th Oct

Going reports

The going at Gowran Park is Yielding, Good to Yielding in places following 36mm of rain since 2pm yesterday. The forecast is for a mainly dry and breezy day. Sat 04th Oct

Burke excited to have Sizing Europe ride

Johnny Burke is still pinching himself after being given the opportunity to ride Sizing Europe for the first time in competitive action in the PWC Champion Chase at Gowran Park. Sat 04th Oct

Review galway 30th Jul

Road To Riches jumped his rivals silly in thetote.com Galway Plate to a cap a brilliant day for Shane ShortallWed 30th Jul

Road To Riches takes the Plate in style

Started off by local handler Martin Cullinane and now with Noel Meade, like the brilliant hurdler Go Native before him, the Shane Shortall-ridden Road To Riches (14/1) gave Noel Meade his first winner in the big event when he landed the Thetote.com Galway Plate. Wed 30th Jul

Review punchestown 2nd May

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

Harrington Operating at full tilt

There were high aspirations held out for Operating earlier in his career. Now with the Jessica Harrington string at the peak of their powers and the ground riding on top, the Milan gelding made it back to back wins when landing a big success under Robbie Power in the Aon Novice Handicap Chase at Punchestown. Fri 02nd May

Review fairyhouse 20th Apr

Rebel Fitz landed his first success at Grade One level when coming out best in an eventful renewal of the Powers Gold Cup at FairyhouseSun 20th Apr

Meade and Carberry on Road To Riches

Paul Carberry switched to Road To Riches when Ned Buntline was ruled out of Fairyhouse’s novice chase and the move paid off for him as he made all on Noel Meade’s horse. Sun 20th Apr

Djakadam a natural in Killiney

The Paul Townend-ridden, Mrs Susannah Ricci-owned Djakadam had his trainer Willie Mullins excited after he landed the Grade 2 Boylesports.com Killiney Novice Chase at Leopardstown. Sat 25th Jan

Don shows his true colours in the Drinmore

Don Cossack answered his critics in the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase as he posted a battling victory under Davy Russell (had a nose bleed afterwards and missed the ride on Fantastic Gold in the next). Sun 01st Dec

Review naas 9th Nov

Diakali opened his new campaign with a ready front-running victory in the feature Fishery Lane Hurdle at Naas on a day when Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh landed a treble togetherSat 09th Nov

Riches gets back on track with chase win

The Noel Meade trained Road To Riches bounced back to form with a win on his chase debut in the Naas Annual Membership Beginners Chase at Naas today. Sat 09th Nov

Four in-a-row for Road To Riches

Despite blundering badly at the last, Road To Riches recovered to land the odds and maintain his unbeaten record in the Grade 3 Cork Stayer Novice Hurdle over three miles. Sun 09th Dec

Pride Of The Parish different class

Pride Of The Parish made all under Patrick Mullins and sauntered home clear in the opening two and a half mile maiden hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 09th Dec

Review punchestown 18th Nov

Hurricane Fly was the highlight of a treble for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh at PunchestownSun 18th Nov

It's certainly a Road To Riches ahead

Defeat wasn’t considered an option for odds on favourite Road To Riches in the opening two and a half mile maiden hurdle at Punchestown as on-course punters backed him down to 1/6 from an opening show of 1/3. Sun 18th Nov

Road To Riches well named

“He cost a good few quid,” Noel Meade said of Naas bumper winner Road To Riches after he impressed at Naas. Sun 21st Oct

After race at Clonmel Thu, 12th Nov, 2015 (1st)

â€œI don't usually sweat about runners but I couldn't sleep last night,â€

Noel Meade

After race at Leopardstown Sun, 28th Dec, 2014 (1st)

I'm thrilled. Things didn't go quite to plan as we thought we'd be able to make it. He was getting hassled up front early on but it worked out well in the end. We knew he was in great shape and he's been improving all the time since Punchestown. The way he came home I'd imagine it's all systems go for Cheltenham. You'd say he'd get the trip. He really stuck on well there. Bryan said they went very quick and if he had been up there he would have been going too quick. He stayed on really well and I'd say going further wouldn't bother him. I'll have to talk to Michael and Eddie. I don't know if he'll run again but obviously we're hoping to go to Cheltenham. We did the same with him that we did after Punchestown and left him off. It was never the plan to run at Gowran and he was a bit of work short. We learned a lesson there. Bryan rode him work in Navan last week and was delighted with him.

Noel Meade

After race at Down Royal Sat, 1st Nov, 2014 (1st)

that's terrific, everything went a dream. They left him alone in front and he had a couple of great jumps up the back which stretched them. This was always the plan; he was a bit undercooked going to Gowran and is still slightly heavy today - five or six kilos 'over' from Galway. He's a good horse and I'll probably leave him now until Christmas where we'll go to the Lexus if it's not too heavy. I'd love to go for the Gold Cup, but there's more things to be done and he's not going to have his next run in the Gold Cup.

Noel Meade

After race at Galway Wed, 30th Jul, 2014 (1st)

This was Eddie's (O'Leary) plan. I thought he'd have top-weight if he came here and I was delighted to see Kid Cassidy (top-weight, unfortunately a fatality in the race) in. Willie (Mullins) was behind me when they started up the hill and he clapped me on the back. At that stage I wondered did he have a lead-cloth on him at all he was winning so easy. He was out of all the trouble the whole way and with Shane it's obviously a case of an old head on young shoulders. Michael (O'Leary) is not here but I'm sure he's watching in. They've had the third too in Willie's Balnaslow. Jonathan Burke, another young man going places, was on him. Being by Gamut, and Gamut is by Spectrum, most of them want good ground. Probably that's the key to him and he does want to come into a race fresh. He jumped brilliant. He went a fair gallop but he was always comfortable. He jumped so well he gave himself a chance, and every fence was a help to him. I think that was Shane's first ride for me. Ger (Fox) would have been riding him put for breaking his collarbone (at Wexford last Friday) but that's racing. We bought him off Martin Cullinane who only trains about six miles from here. That's the only one of the big races (at Galway) that I hadn't won. I've been second in it I think three or four times. I'm absolutely thrilled as the Plate is something you want to win.

Noel Meade

After race at Naas Sat, 9th Nov, 2013 (1st)

I was worried after the way he finished up last season and we've changed things a bit. The main thing is I'm trying to keep him fresh and you probably won't see him too often. He just wasn't right after he won in Cork last season but he is some leaper and maybe that trip (2m3f) is more what he wants than three miles. I was pleased with the way he quickened between the last two fences and Davy said he didn't have to ask him to jump - he just did it.

Noel Meade

After race at Cork Sun, 9th Dec, 2012 (1st)

Paul said he was a bit free early on and when he dropped him back he became almost too relaxed. It was a bit uncharacteristic to see him making a mistake. He got lit up beforehand when he was battling him. He did what we came here to do. He's a a chaser in the making for next season and now we know he stays three miles. The Dorans Pride Hurdle at Limerick might be a possibility. There's a race in Naas in January as well.

Noel Meade

After race at Punchestown Sun, 18th Nov, 2012 (1st)

He did what we hoped he would do. Davy let him roll along as he was jumping so well and he didn't want to take him back. All going well he'll go for the Grade 1 novice hurdle at Navan next month. He's a horse that will always want two and a half miles and further. We probably won't see the best of him until he goes over fences next season. I'd say he would be slightly better on better ground as he's such a lovely mover.

Noel Meade

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