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Black Hercules (IRE) b g 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
Black Hercules (IRE) b g 2009
Last Win
Cheltenham Thu, 17th Mar, 16 4/1CFav, R Walsh
(3198 days)
Last Run
Down Royal Thu, 26th Dec, 19
6th, 7/2, Mr D G Lavery
(1819 days)
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Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
2
2
0
100%
€29,850
0.74
Chase IRE
6
1
1
17%
€21,350
-4.47
NHF IRE
3
2
0
67%
€14,550
0.40
Hurdle GB
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Chase GB
2
2
0
100%
£89,628
4.83
NHF GB
1
0
0
0%
£3,198
-1.00
PtoP
2
1
1
Under Rules Total
15
7
1
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
14Dec15 Nav 20f Heavy 4y+ NovCh(13K)
11-12[8/15Fav]1st of 10, 12L to Sambremont
R Walsh
10/118/15Fav
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
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
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 FebHeroes 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 JanBig 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 MarWylie 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 DecHercules 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
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
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
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
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
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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