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Black Hercules (IRE) b g 2009

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Black Hercules (IRE) b g 2009

Sire

Heron Island (IRE)

Dam

Annalecky (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Bob's Return (IRE)

Owner

Seeing Mud or Stars Syndicate

Trainer

W P Mullins

Breeder

Spencer Hawkins

Last Win

Cheltenham Thu, 17th Mar, 16 4/1CFav, R Walsh (3199 days)

Last Run

Down Royal Thu, 26th Dec, 19 6th, 7/2, Mr D G Lavery (1820 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

100%

€29,850

0.74

Chase IRE

17%

€21,350

-4.47

NHF IRE

67%

€14,550

0.40

Hurdle GB

-1.00

Chase GB

100%

£89,628

4.83

NHF GB

£3,198

-1.00

PtoP

Under Rules Total

47%

-0.49

Form Figures

11-14011-71-1F154-3/26/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 11-14011-71-1F154-3/26/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer W P Mullins

Handler Emmet Mullins

Jun 2012

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Gormanstown Stud

Purchaser: Paddy Mullins

€16,000

Lots Sold: 365

Prices

Avg: €14,902

Median: €12,000

Maximum: €150,000

Feb 2012

February Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Carrigdownane Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: Vendor(10000)

Lots Sold: 288

Prices

Avg: €13,007

Median: €5,100

Maximum: €500,000

Feb 2010

February National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Maplestown Stud

Purchaser: Emerald Bloodstock (P.S.)

€3,000

Lots Sold: 105

Prices

Avg: €5,870

Median: €3,000

Maximum: €80,000

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.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Jun 2012

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Gormanstown Stud

Purchaser: Paddy Mullins

€16,000

Lots Sold: 365

Prices

Avg: €14,902

Median: €12,000

Maximum: €150,000

Feb 2012

February Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Carrigdownane Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: Vendor(10000)

Lots Sold: 288

Prices

Avg: €13,007

Median: €5,100

Maximum: €500,000

Feb 2010

February National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Maplestown Stud

Purchaser: Emerald Bloodstock (P.S.)

€3,000

Lots Sold: 105

Prices

Avg: €5,870

Median: €3,000

Maximum: €80,000

Reports in which Black Hercules (IRE) was mentioned

Review thurles 19th Jan

The Jessica Harrington-trained Sizing John proved his stamina for two and a half miles with victory in the Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase at ThurlesThu 19th Jan

Sizing John steps up in Kinloch Brae

Sizing John appreciated the step up to two and a half miles to land the Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles. Thu 19th Jan

Mullins looking for more from Douvan

Willie Mullins believes Douvan has not yet reached the ceiling of his ability ahead of his return to the highest level in the Paddy Power Cashcard Chase. Tue 27th Dec

"More to come" from Djakadam

Having already finished second in two Cheltenham Gold Cups, the view from inside the Djakadam camp is there is still more to come as he makes his seasonal reappearance in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase. Sun 11th Dec

Hercules gives Walsh number 50

Ruby Walsh recorded his 50th career Cheltenham Festival success when lifting Black Hercules home in the JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham. Thu 17th Mar

Mullins duo tackle JLT

Willie Mullins is double-handed as he aims to claim the JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham for the third time in six years today. Thu 17th Mar

Limini heads entries in mares novice hurdle

The much-vaunted Limini is the star turn among 25 possible runners in the inaugural Trull House Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday. Sat 12th Mar

Heroes heads RSA acceptors

No More Heroes is among a strong Irish contingent in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday following the confirmation stage. Thu 10th Mar

Review navan 14th Feb

Black Hercules suffered a shock reversal in the Grade Two Ten Up Novice Chase as he crashed out at the final fence, handing victory to stablemate Measureofmydreams (12-1)Sun 14th Feb

Hercules down as Dreams takes Ten Up

To his credit Measureofmydreams was sticking reasonably well to Black Hercules going to the last, but he was presented with the Grade 2 Ten Up Novice Chase at Navan when the latter came to grief at the final obstacle. Sun 14th Feb

Heroes heads straight for Cheltenham

RSA Chase favourite No More Heroes will head straight for the Cheltenham Festival after connections elected to bypass Leopardstown on Saturday. Tue 02nd Feb

Record turnout in Cheltenham Festival 4-miler

A record 89-strong entry has been received for the National Hunt Chase on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival on March 15. Fri 29th Jan

Killultagh Vic leads JLT charge

Killultagh Vic is one of 64 entries - and one of 14 possible runners for Willie Mullins - in the JLT Novices' Chase at Cheltenham on March 17. Fri 29th Jan

Big guns entered for RSA Chase

Jonjo O'Neill's More Of That and the Gordon Elliott-trained No More Heroes are among 50 entries for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham on March 16. Fri 29th Jan

Review navan 14th Dec

Felix Yonger produced a taking display when landing the feature race at Navan, the rescheduled Grade Two Kerry Group Hilly Way ChaseMon 14th Dec

Avenir makes it 3 for Mullins & Gigginstown

Avenir D'Une Vie completed a treble on the card for Willie Mullins (earlier won with Felix Yonger and Black Hercules) and owners Gigginstown House Stud (earlier won with Whistle Dixie and Nickname Exit), as he came home an easy winner of the bumper, the 2016 Navan Race Membership INH Flat Race. Mon 14th Dec

Black completes double for connections

Black Hercules made it double on the card for connections - Ruby Walsh, Willie Mullins and owners Graham and Andrea Wylie (earlier successful with Felix Yonger), as he easily accounted for his nine rivals in the Drogheda Beginners Chase. Mon 14th Dec

Walsh aiming for first Albert Bartlett

Willie Mullins is again responsible for saddling the favourite in a novice event at Cheltenham, but Black Hercules heads to the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle on the back of only two runs over timber. Fri 13th Mar

Wylie lines up Cheltenham team

Owner Graham Wylie has described Black Hercules as "a monster" ahead of his run in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Sat 28th Feb

Douvan gets glowing report

Willie Mullins could not have been more upbeat about Douvan ahead of his bid to justify favouritism in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Wed 18th Feb

Hercules among Mullins 21 in Bartlett

Ante-post favourite Black Hercules is among 97 horses in contention for the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 13. Thu 29th Jan

Morris cool on Cheltenham for Alpha

Alpha Des Obeaux is unlikely to be prepared for a trip to the Cheltenham Festival after chasing home the exciting Douvan at Punchestown on Saturday. Wed 14th Jan

Mag completes Cork treble for Mullins

Vroum Vroum Mag completed a Graded race treble for Willie Mullins at Cork as she took the Grade 3 Kerry Group EBF Mares Novice Chase with the minimum of fuss. Sun 07th Dec

Danny gets Felix up on the line

Felix Yonger got up on the line to deny Mallowney in the feature at Cork this afternoon, the Grade 2 Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase. Sun 07th Dec

Hercules makes it two from two over hurdles

Black Hercules made it two from two over flights as he claimed the Grade 3 Kerry Group Stayers Novice Hurdle under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins and owners Graham and Andrea Wylie. Sun 07th Dec

Black Hercules brings up Mullins' double

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend doubled up in Cork with another short-priced favourite as Black Hercules eased home on the bridle in the two mile maiden hurdle. Sun 16th Nov

Cork preview

Owner Nick Mustoe, the beneficiary of The Young Master's disqualification in the Badger Ales Trophy at Wincanton with his Court By Surprise picking up first prize, is in with a chance for another big purse at Cork. Sun 16th Nov

Fourth-pick Shaneshill wins Champ Bumper

Leading amateur jockey Jamie Codd notched up his first Grade 1 win when steering Shaneshill to win the Attheraces.com Champion Bumper at Punchestown today, completing a Grade 1 double for Champion Trainer Willie Mullins. Wed 30th Apr

Review gowran park 23rd Jan

On His Own joined an elite group when he regained the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase at Gowran ParkThu 23rd Jan

Hercules completes treble for Mullins

Black Hercules maintained his unbeaten record when readily landing the P J Foley Memorial bumper to complete a treble on the day for Willie Mullins. Thu 23rd Jan

Black Hercules gives Mullins another big day

“I would have been absolutely gutted if he had been beaten,” jockey Patrick Mullins said about Black Hercules who brought up a Punchestown double for his trainer father Willie Mullins. Sun 08th Dec

After race at Navan Mon, 14th Dec, 2015 (1st)

He did that nicely. He jumped well and I particularly liked the way he quickened after he saw Danny on his tail. He gave him a squeeze after the second last and he quickened. He won't go anywhere over Christmas. There is a Grade 2 at Leopardstown in January that's a possibility. He needs more match practice and hopefully keeps improving. I'd say he'll be an RSA horse but we want to get a couple of runs into him before Cheltenham. Sambremont ran a cracker and I'd imagine he's coming into four-mile territory. He's a real staying chaser.

W P Mullins

After race at Cork Sun, 7th Dec, 2014 (1st)

He was very slick in his jumping - so good. He stayed on nicely and is a professional hurdler. He has no trouble with trip over two or three miles but he's probably more of a stayer.

W P Mullins

Tue, 4th Mar, 2014

He is good enough to go for the Champion Bumper and although he is is the same owner as Shaneshill I think both of them will go. His first win at Punchestown has turned out to be a very good run with Cillian's Return looking like a good horse and Black Hercules win at Gowran Park the next day certainly entitles him to go to Cheltenham.

W P Mullins

After race at Gowran Park Thu, 23rd Jan, 2014 (1st)

He's a good horse and I'd imagine he'll be entered for the Cheltenham Bumper. He might take in one more race before Cheltenham but I'd like to keep him on softer ground. He's a big horse and a chaser in the making.

W P Mullins

After race at Punchestown Sun, 8th Dec, 2013 (1st)

I would have been absolutely gutted if he had been beaten,. jockey Patrick Mullins . I'd say he wasn't that impressive. He got his hind legs knocked taking the bend. He'll want further in time, but I'm very fond of him.

W P Mullins

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