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Arctic Fire (GER) b g 10th May 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Arctic Fire (GER) b g 10th May 2009
Last Win
Killarney Tue, 14th May, 19 11/1, M A Gallagher
(2053 days)
Last Run
Galway Mon, 29th Jul, 19
18th, 25/1, Mr J C Barry
(1977 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
3
1
1
33%
€10,137.5
9.00
Hurdle IRE
18
5
8
28%
€261,675
-7.73
Chase IRE
3
0
0
0%
€875
-3.00
Flat GB
1
0
0
0%
£1,053
-1.00
Hurdle GB
5
1
3
20%
£168,836
16.00
Under Rules Total
30
7
12
23%
13.27
Form Figures
1S34-212233-22F21142-13-3144-94F160/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1S34-212233-22F21142-13-3144-94F160/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer W P Mullins to Denis W Cullen
Nov 2012
Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Viel
Purchaser: PB BLOODSTOCK SERVICES
€110,000
Lots Sold: 375
Prices
Avg: €14,780
Median: €7,000
Maximum: €255,000
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
Nov 2012
Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Viel
Purchaser: PB BLOODSTOCK SERVICES
€110,000
Lots Sold: 375
Prices
Avg: €14,780
Median: €7,000
Maximum: €255,000
Reports in which Arctic Fire (GER) was mentioned
Mullins saddles four in day one Galway feature
Willie Mullins saddles a strong team of four in the Connacht Hotel (Q.R) Handicap, as he bids to win the opening day highlight at Galway for the third successive year. Mon 29th Jul
Arctic Fire rolls back the years
Five years after being beaten by a nose in this race, Arctic Fire swept through to win the Betvictor Race by half a length. Tue 14th May
Yorkhill bidding to bounce back at Clonmel
Yorkhill will bid to get his career back on track when he lines up in Clonmel’s Suir Valley Chase. Tue 26th Mar
Apple's Jade starts out on familiar route
Gordon Elliott expects Apple’s Jade to improve from her seasonal reappearance in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan today. Sun 11th Nov
Cullen pair seek Graded honours at Tipperary
There are three potentially informative Grade Three races over jumps at Tipperary this afternoon, and trainer Denis Cullen has a chance in both the Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle and Like A Butterfly Novice Chase — courtesy of owners Wicklow Bloodstock, who run Arctic Fire and The Last Marju. Sun 07th OctArctic Fire returns from retirement with Cork win
Twenty fifteen Champion Hurdle runner-up Arctic Fire bounced back from semi-retirement to winning ways at Cork today as he landed the Joe Walsh Memorial Hurdle for new trainer Denis Cullen and under jockey Denis O'Regan. Mon 06th Aug
Arctic Fire the star attraction at Cork
Arctic Fire is the star attraction on a seven-race card at Cork on Monday. Mon 06th Aug
Tara impresses in the feature at Cork
Good Thyne Tara justified strong market support to take the feature at Cork this evening, the Little Hours Play After Racing Hurdle, in impressive fashion. Fri 13th Jul
Arctic Fire returns in the feature at Cork
The 2015 Champion Hurdle runner-up Arctic Fire makes his first start for Denis Cullen in the Little Hours Play After Racing Hurdle at Cork on Friday. Fri 13th Jul
Review punchestown 28th Apr
Wicklow Brave was given an enterprising ride to spring a surprise in the Betdaq Punchestown Champion HurdleFri 28th Apr
Brave a special victor for Mullins' in Champion
"I think what happened is called getting run away with in style," said Patrick Mullins after Irish St Leger hero, Wicklow Brave (12/1) with first time blinkers, landed the spoils in the Grade 1 BETDAQ Punchestown Champion Hurdle. Fri 28th Apr
Penhill another for Mullins in Albert Bartlett
Penhill came from way off the pace to come out on top in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle as Ireland continued to dominate at Cheltenham. Fri 17th Mar
Fire burns bright for Mullins in County
Arctic Fire put up a terrific weight-carrying performance to give Willie Mullins a fifth Cheltenham Festival winner of the week in the Randox Health County Handicap Hurdle. Fri 17th Mar
Champion Hurdle looking likely for Annie
It is increasingly likely that Annie Power will be supplemented for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Mon 29th Feb
Arctic Fire out of Champion Hurdle
Arctic Fire has been ruled out of the Stan James Champion Hurdle at next month's Cheltenham Festival due to injury. Tue 23rd Feb
Mullins assesses Champion team
Willie Mullins feels if ever there is a year for Annie Power to be let loose in the Stan James Champion Hurdle, then this is it. Tue 23rd Feb
Nicholls likes Identity Thief in Champion
British Champion trainer Paul Nicholls believes Identity Thief could be the one to beat in the Stan James Champion Hurdle next month. Sun 21st Feb
Annie cruises in on return
"She was good. She was quite worked up — revved up — before the race, but she went about her business well," said Ruby Walsh after Annie Power returned with a 1/20 demolition of her couple of opponents in the punchestown.com Mares Hurdle. Wed 17th Feb
Champion Hurdle confirmed for Medici
Sempre Medici is to be part of Willie Mullins' formidable assault on the Stan James Champion Hurdle following his victory at Gowran on Saturday. Tue 16th Feb
Review leopardstown 24th Jan
Faugheen was simply brilliant in landing the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 24th Jan
'Electrifying' Faugheen wins Irish Champion
Faugheen cemented his position as the horse to beat for March's Champion Hurdle when brushing aside his principal rivals for that Cheltenham race, at Leopardstown today, producing arguably his best performance in wining the Grade 1 BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle. Sun 24th Jan
Faugheen tops Champion Hurdle entries
Last year's winner Faugheen is the star turn among 19 entries for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Wed 20th Jan
Progressive Prince wins Christmas Hurdle
Prince Of Scars continued his upward progression as he ran out a good winner of the Grade 1 Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle. Mon 28th Dec
Preview leopardstown 29th Dec
Nichols Canyon attempts to step into the shoes of Hurricane Fly in the Ryanair Hurdle at LeopardstownTue 29th Dec
Martello returns at Leopardstown today
Trainer Mags Mullins is looking forward to seeing her Cheltenham Festival hero Martello Tower make his seasonal reappearance in the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown today. Mon 28th Dec
Nothing Lucky about Mullins' treble
Lucky Pass, a point-to-point winner when with Brian Hamilton back in April, brought up a Fairyhouse treble for Willie Mullins when taking the Dunganny Centre Of Excellence Meath GAA Raceday (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Sun 29th Nov
Review fairyhouse 29th Nov
Arctic Fire claimed a deserved Grade One victory in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at FairyhouseSun 29th Nov
Arctic Fire much the best in Hatton's Grace
Artic Fire gave Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh a Fairyhouse Grade 1 double when getting the job done in the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle to justify his odds-on favourite status. Sun 29th Nov
Faugheen fired up for Punchestown
Faugheen is reported on course to start the new campaign in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on November 15. Sun 08th Nov
Arctic pulls it out of the Fire in Lismullen
Arctic Fire performed with great credit without success at the highest level last term but he put that right when gaining a deserved victory on his seasonal reappearance in a thrilling renewal of the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan. Sun 08th Nov
Review navan 8th Nov
Hidden Cyclone ran out a gutsy winner of thetote.com Fortria Chase at NavanSun 08th Nov
Arctic Fire camp optimistic of big run
Owner Nick Peacock is hopeful Arctic Fire can gain a deserved victory in the Lismullen Hurdle at Navan today. Sun 08th Nov
Review punchestown 1st May
Faugheen took his career record to a perfect 10 out of 10 as he led all the way to add the Punchestown Champion Hurdle to his Cheltenham Festival spoilsFri 01st May
Faugheen rout confirms Cheltenham form
Willie Mullins' star hurdler Faugheen confirmed the form of March's Champion Hurdle win when maintaining his eleven race unbeaten record in the Grade 1 Queally Group Celebrating 35 Years In Naas Punchestown Champion Hurdle at Punchestown today. Fri 01st May
Going reports
The going at Punchestown is good to yielding (on the hurdle and chase courses) and good (on the cross country circuit). The forecast is for a mainly dry today with heavy rain arriving overnight and through tomorrow. Fri 01st May
Faugheen the champ with all the way win
Faugheen was imperious as he led home a Willie Mullins-trained one-two-three in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 10th Mar
Harrington hoping Jezki can deliver
Jessica Harrington is confident Jezki is in at least as good a form as 12 months ago as he prepares to defend his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Mon 09th Mar
Ricci & Mullins discuss Champion hopes
Owner Rich Ricci believes Faugheen represents his best chance of winning one of the championship events at the Cheltenham Festival ahead of his bid for glory in the Stan James Champion Hurdle on Tuesday. Mon 09th Mar
Townend 'can't wait' for super Fly
Paul Townend is under no illusions about the task facing Hurricane Fly ahead of his bid to regain the Stan James Champion Hurdle for a second time at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Sun 08th Mar
Faugheen stars in Champion octet
Faugheen spearheads eight declarations for the Stan James Champion Hurdle, the highlight on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday. Sun 08th Mar
Mullins dreaming of Fly win
Willie Mullins admits it would be a "dream result" if Hurricane Fly can win the Stan James Champion Hurdle for a third time at the Cheltenham Festival on March 10. Wed 18th Feb
Review leopardstown 25th Jan
Hurricane Fly is used to breaking records, but he added another when beating Istabraq's record to land his fifth straight BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 25th Jan
Fifth Irish Champion Hurdle for the Fly
Hurricane Fly continued to rewrite the record books with a brilliant success in BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sun 25th Jan
Hurricane Fly reigns supreme in Foxrock
Hurricane Fly and Jezki served up a thriller in the featured Grade One Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown with 'The Fly'€™ prevailing by half a length from his old rival. Mon 29th Dec
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
Excellent Robin too much for Fire
Little King Robin produced a magnificent battling performance to win the feature at Down Royal this afternoon, the Grade 2 WKD Hurdle. Fri 31st Oct
Shu Lewis nails the hotpot
The perils of betting on photo finishes were brought into focus again as Arctic Fire got nailed on the line by Shu Lewis in Killarney. Tue 13th May
Review killarney 13th May
You Must Know Me was made to work hard to justify odds of 1-2 in the O'Connor O'Shea Solicitors Novice Chase at KillarneyTue 13th May
3 for Mullins as Patrick gets in on the act
The Mullins juggernaut cranked into top gear to make it three in a row on day four of the Festival as Patrick broke his duck for the week on Morning Run in the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Fillies Scheme Fillies Premier Bumper at Punchestown. Fri 02nd May
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
No bother for Arctic Fire
Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh doubled up after Vautour's win in the Grade 1 – the preceding heat - when Arctic Fire lived up to his billing and more by sluicing up as the 4/5 favourite in the Star Best For Racing Coverage Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. Fri 02nd May
Tank sights trained on Leopardstown
Philip Fenton expects to learn more about The Tullow Tank's potential aspirations as he chases a second Grade One of the season in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Fri 27th Dec
Thelobstercatcher shows his staying power
David Casey, out of luck earlier on Royal Bond third Arctic Fire, enjoyed a nice success on Thelobstercatcher in the Bar One Racing Porterstown Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse. Sun 01st DecTank best in Royal Bond
The decision to supplement The Tullow Tank into the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse was vindicated as Danny Mullins registered his second success at the top level on the exciting Oscar five-year-old. Sun 01st Dec
Vintage Renewal of Royal Bond
This afternoon's 20th running of the Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse promises to be a vintage renewal of the Grade 1 contest. Sun 01st Dec
Review gowran park 23rd Nov
Buckers Bridge has been tested at the highest level in his fencing career and showed plenty of ability in winning the Race That Stops A County 'Thyestes Jan 23rd 2014' Chase at Gowran ParkSat 23rd Nov
Party takes advantage of Dogora mishap
Hunting Party landed the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase although luck was certainly on his side as evens favourite Dogora fell two out when travelling like a winner. Sat 23rd Nov
Balafre completes hat-trick as fav slips up
Ange Balafre completed a hat-trick this term in the two-mile novice hurdle, where odds-on favourite Arctic Fire slipped up on the level after two out when holding every chance. Sat 23rd Nov
Review tipperary 8th Oct
Mick Winters was one of the men in form at Tipperary as the County Cork handler saddled a double through Jansboy and Moon Prince to follow up the resounding success of Rebel Fitz at the track on SaturdayTue 08th Oct
Darroun gives Mullins and Walsh a double
Darroun mightn't have delighted Ruby Walsh or indeed favourite backers when getting a wake-up call after the last with a circuit to go but it was ultimately easy for the grey in the www.tippearyraces.ie Beginners Chase. Tue 08th OctFire much the best in Tipp opener
The opening Follow Tipperary Races On Facebook Maiden Hurdle was marred by the fatal injury sustained by Tony Mullins' Santarius at the third hurdle. Another German-bred, Arctic Fire, trained by Tony's brother Willie, proved victorious in the hands of Ruby Walsh. Tue 08th Oct
After race at Killarney Tue, 14th May, 2019 (1st) 
I'm delighted. I had him in yesterday in the two-and-a-half mile hurdle and I swerved that to come for this. After he fell the last day in Cork I thought he'd enjoy himself tipping around here. Those horses that have a bit of class always have it and it was just a question of if we could travel long enough to produce that turn of foot that turn of foot he has because he's quite a quick horse. I'm delighted for Mr Peacock who has supported me so well and I'm delighted for the horse. He's won two races for me now. Five years ago he ran in this race and he got beaten a nose. So to come back five years on and get the win is great for a ten-year-old horse. He still shows an awful lot of his enthusiasm and he loves the job. I'll have a chat with Mr Peacock and see what we do. He's qualified now for those premier handicaps as you have to had a run on the Flat within the last 18 months. He kind of needed to run here today. We'll have a look and see how he is. He was retired last year, came back and won over hurdles and I think he'll win over fences when he gets conditions right for him. He's won on the Flat and he can tip away so we'll see. The horses welfare always came first and as long as he was enjoying and running well we'd keep going. He does enjoy his work and he's sound, fit and well so we'll see where we go. We have plenty of options now.
Denis W Cullen
I'm delighted. I had him in yesterday in the two-and-a-half mile hurdle and I swerved that to come for this. After he fell the last day in Cork I thought he'd enjoy himself tipping around here. Those horses that have a bit of class always have it and it was just a question of if we could travel long enough to produce that turn of foot that turn of foot he has because he's quite a quick horse. I'm delighted for Mr Peacock who has supported me so well and I'm delighted for the horse. He's won two races for me now. Five years ago he ran in this race and he got beaten a nose. So to come back five years on and get the win is great for a ten-year-old horse. He still shows an awful lot of his enthusiasm and he loves the job. I'll have a chat with Mr Peacock and see what we do. He's qualified now for those premier handicaps as you have to had a run on the Flat within the last 18 months. He kind of needed to run here today. We'll have a look and see how he is. He was retired last year, came back and won over hurdles and I think he'll win over fences when he gets conditions right for him. He's won on the Flat and he can tip away so we'll see. The horses welfare always came first and as long as he was enjoying and running well we'd keep going. He does enjoy his work and he's sound, fit and well so we'll see where we go. We have plenty of options now.
Denis W Cullen
After race at Cork Mon, 6th Aug, 2018 (1st)
obviously when he came to me it was taking one day at a time and if he's healthy he'll keep going. I had a girl, Louise Lynne who was waiting in the wings to ride him in the racehorses-to-riding class at the RDS but it's all going great now. I don't the full extent of why or for what reason but obviously the horse's welfare comes first and is paramount but he has shown no reason why he shouldn't be in training, as he is sound, fit and well and is enjoying what he is doing.
Denis W Cullen
obviously when he came to me it was taking one day at a time and if he's healthy he'll keep going. I had a girl, Louise Lynne who was waiting in the wings to ride him in the racehorses-to-riding class at the RDS but it's all going great now. I don't the full extent of why or for what reason but obviously the horse's welfare comes first and is paramount but he has shown no reason why he shouldn't be in training, as he is sound, fit and well and is enjoying what he is doing.
Denis W Cullen
After race at Cheltenham Fri, 17th Mar, 2017 (1st)
He had top weight but he had it for a reason and I went out with the mindset to ride him like the best horse, and thankfully it paid off. Donagh (Meyler, on Wakea) had a big lead but it's very hard to do round here, you don't get that much of a lead without doing a hell of a lot. At that stage I had no choice but to drop in, there was nothing I could do about it. It's a bit of a surprise for me, I fancied our other one, Renneti, as he'd been working well at home and I thought Arctic Fire could be a social runner!. But he's a class horse on his day, even with top weight he'd been dropped 6lb. He pulled so hard going down Paul dropped him right in, lucky enough he got a clear passage on the outside. It's fantastic for Paul and Nick Peacock, the owner. He chipped a bone when I was getting him ready for last year's Champion Hurdle and he has joint trouble all the time, he's a bit like me getting out of bed on a morning. Donal, who rides him at home all the time, knows him inside out and he tells me when he's right or not.
W P Mullins
He had top weight but he had it for a reason and I went out with the mindset to ride him like the best horse, and thankfully it paid off. Donagh (Meyler, on Wakea) had a big lead but it's very hard to do round here, you don't get that much of a lead without doing a hell of a lot. At that stage I had no choice but to drop in, there was nothing I could do about it. It's a bit of a surprise for me, I fancied our other one, Renneti, as he'd been working well at home and I thought Arctic Fire could be a social runner!. But he's a class horse on his day, even with top weight he'd been dropped 6lb. He pulled so hard going down Paul dropped him right in, lucky enough he got a clear passage on the outside. It's fantastic for Paul and Nick Peacock, the owner. He chipped a bone when I was getting him ready for last year's Champion Hurdle and he has joint trouble all the time, he's a bit like me getting out of bed on a morning. Donal, who rides him at home all the time, knows him inside out and he tells me when he's right or not.
W P Mullins
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 29th Nov, 2015 (1st)
The ratings tell the story and he was entitled to win. He took a keen hold but has always been that way. He'll run over two miles at Christmas, and I'd say he will stay at home (Leopardstown),.
W P Mullins
The ratings tell the story and he was entitled to win. He took a keen hold but has always been that way. He'll run over two miles at Christmas, and I'd say he will stay at home (Leopardstown),.
W P Mullins
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