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Don Cossack (GER) br g 21st Mar 2007

Track Horse HorseTracker

Don Cossack (GER) br g 21st Mar 2007

Sire

Sholokhov (IRE)

Dam

Depeche Toi (GER)

Dam's Sire

Konigsstuhl (GER)

Owner

Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer

Gordon Elliott

Breeder

Gestut Etzean

Last Win

Cheltenham Fri, 18th Mar, 16 9/4Fav, B J Cooper (3205 days)

Last Run

Cheltenham Fri, 18th Mar, 16 1st, 9/4Fav, B J Cooper (3205 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

25%

€21,500

-2.70

Chase IRE

77%

€471,665

8.32

NHF IRE

75%

€32,200

2.87

Chase GB

33%

£505,528

1.25

Under Rules Total

59%

9.73

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 511-11F-23121-2F24111-131111F-11/

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13Mar15 Che 26f Soft 5y+ S(550K)

non-runner

Rated 166 1

Change of Trainer Edward U Hales to Gordon Elliott

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Reports in which Don Cossack (GER) was mentioned

Mullins trio bid for elusive Gold Cup win

Despite his dominance of National Hunt racing in recent seasons, Willie Mullins has still to win a Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup but has two massive chances today. Fri 18th Mar

Cooper to ride Don Cossack

Bryan Cooper has confirmed he will ride Don Cossack in Friday's Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup, the feature event on the final day of the Festival. Wed 16th Mar

Elliott feels RSA test will suit Heroes

Gordon Elliott is convinced size is not everything ahead of No More Heroes' big day in today's RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Wed 16th 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

Cooper 'lucky' to have Gold Cup dilemma

Bryan Cooper fully appreciates the privileged position in which he finds himself heading to the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 08th 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

Elliott respects More Of That

The potential presence of More Of That in the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival is alleviating some of the pressure off No More Heroes' trainer Gordon Elliott. Tue 01st Mar

Mullins primes phenomenal team for Gold Cup

Willie Mullins hailed his "phenomenal" Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup team as he hosted the press at his County Carlow yard on Monday morning. Tue 01st Mar

Mullins believes Gold Cup trip will suit Lido

Willie Mullins doesn't think that the distance of the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup will be a problem for Valseur Lido. Mon 29th Feb

Work session goes off well at Leopardstown

An array of equine talent was on show in the traditional post-racing gallops at Leopardstown on Sunday, with Davy Russell emerging as a potential partner for Don Cossack in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Sun 28th Feb

McCoy - I'd love to ride Don Cossack

Sir Anthony McCoy has admitted he would love to be riding Don Cossack in the Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup after enjoying a schooling session aboard Gordon Elliott's stable star on Friday morning. Sat 27th Feb

Don among stars set for Leopardstown gallop

Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Don Cossack is set to be one of the stars on show at the annual post-racing gallops at Leopardstown on Sunday. Fri 26th Feb

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

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

Assembly back in action at Fairyhouse

Ante-post Cheltenham Festival favourite Limini takes centre stage in the Grade Three novice hurdle at Fairyhouse but the supporting card also features the eagerly-awaited return of Pat Fahy's one-time high-class novice chaser Morning Assembly. Sat 30th Jan

Review thurles 14th Jan

Don Cossack was workmanlike in retaining his Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase crown at ThurlesThu 14th Jan

Don gets job done in Kinloch Brae again

It was laboured for much but Don Cossack hit top gear from between the last two to show his class in winning the Grade 2 Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase for the second year in a row at Thurles. Thu 14th Jan

Star-Studded Line-Up for Irish Gold Cup Day

Leopardstown Racecourse today announced the entries for Irish Gold Cup Day, the only raceday in Ireland to host four Grade 1 races, on Saturday, February 6th. Thu 14th 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

Elliott moves up a gear with Down Royal treble

Trainer Gordon Elliott completed a treble at Down Royal today as his Death Duty easily justified 1/2 favouritism to complete the feat in the concluding Daily Mirror (Pro/Am) Bumper. Sat 31st Oct

Review down royal 31st Oct

Don Cossack proved a class apart from his three rivals in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down RoyalSat 31st Oct

'Half-asleep' Cossack saunters to Grade 1 win

Cheltenham Gold Cup prospect Don Cossack (2/11f) showed his well-being by sauntering to Grade 1 success at Down Royal today, winning the top level JNwine.com Champion Chase at his ease. Sat 31st Oct

Nicholls continues his Down Royal dominance

Paul Nicholls regained his stranglehold on the Grade 2 Powers Irish Whiskey Chase at Down Royal today, as his Ptit Zig made it seven wins in eight years, for the nine times British Champion Jumps Trainer. Sat 31st Oct

Shanahan's seeks Down Royal redemption

Jonathan Burke is keeping his fingers crossed Galway Plate hero Shanahan's Turn can get his season back on track in today's Powers Irish Whiskey Chase at Down Royal. Sat 31st Oct

Review punchestown 15th Oct

Gordon Elliott and Bryan Cooper enjoyed the easiest Grade Three double they are ever likely to have at Punchestown, which was completed when Don Cossack coasted to victory in the Irish Daily Star ChaseThu 15th Oct

Sergeant completes Gigginstown treble

Gunnery Sergeant completed a great afternoon for Gigginstown House Stud at Punchestown when taking the bumper in the hands of Patrick Mullins. Thu 15th Oct

Don Cossack makes smooth return to action

Don Cossack took the first step on what connections hope will lead to the Gold Cup at Cheltenham next March when making an impressive return to action at Punchestown in the Irish Daily Star Chase. Thu 15th Oct

BoyleSports sign up Elliott as ambassador

BoyleSports have signed up Gordon Elliott as their horse racing ambassador for the 2015/16 National Hunt season. Thu 15th Oct

Going unchanged at Punchestown

Following further watering overnight the going remains unchanged at good (good to firm in places) at Punchestown where Don Cossack makes his eagerly awaited seasonal debut in the Irish Daily Star Chase. Thu 15th Oct

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

Patrick picks right as Wylies win another big 1

Punters who trusted Patrick Mullins to pick the right one of the five representatives from the dominant yard of his father Willie, were rewarded at odds of 8/1 in the Grade 1 Attheraces.com Champion INH Flat Race at Punchestown. Wed 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

McCoy brilliant for Ryanair glory

Tony McCoy ensured he would not leave his final Cheltenham Festival empty handed when Uxizandre led from pillar to post in the Ryanair Chase. Thu 12th Mar

Balder flying for Ryanair

Balder Succes and Ma Filleule renew rivalry in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival this afternoon. Thu 12th Mar

Cossack seeking Ryanair crown

Gordon Elliott is confident Don Cossack can cap his fantastic season by clinching gold in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday. Wed 11th 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

14 in Ryanair mix

Don Cossack faces 13 rivals as he puts his unbeaten record on the line in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday. Tue 10th Mar

Irish eyes fixed on Stratford

Stratford racegoers will get a taste of what is to come at Cheltenham later week this as a quartet of Irish challengers head to the Warwickshire circuit for the traditionally well-attended pre-Festival fixture. Sun 08th 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

Ryanair Chase for Foxrock

Foxrock will be supplemented for the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival after owner Barry Connell ruled out a tilt at the Gold Cup. Fri 06th Mar

Hanlon leaning towards Ryanair with Cyclone

Trainer Shark Hanlon is leaning towards the Ryanair Chase with Hidden Cyclone following Cue Card's defection. Tue 03rd Mar

Alderwood seeks more Cheltenham glory

Trainer Tom Mullins is hopeful dual Cheltenham Festival winner Alderwood is coming back to peak form just in time for his return to Prestbury Park. Tue 03rd Mar

Cue Card ruled out of Ryanair

Cue Card has been ruled out of the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival next Thursday, said trainer Colin Tizzard. Tue 03rd 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

'Cossack looks a million dollars' - Elliott

Grand National winning trainer Gordon Elliott was content with many of his Cheltenham hopefuls, including leading Ryanair Chase fancy Don Cossack, who worked after racing at Leopardstown today. Sat 28th 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

Big guns remain after Cheltenham acceptors

Acceptors for the five main Grade One championship contests at Cheltenham were revealed today. Wed 11th Feb

Injury rules out Dynaste defence

Dynaste will not defend his crown in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month after being ruled out for the season. Wed 04th Feb

Cossack on course for Ryanair bid

Gordon Elliott reports Don Cossack to be "bouncing" ahead of his bid to cap a fantastic season in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month. Wed 04th Feb

Review thurles 15th Jan

Don Cossack (6-4) extended his unbeaten run to four in the feature Grade Two Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase, but the contest was robbed of a potentially spectacular finish with Champagne Fever taking a final-fence fall when still holding a narrow leadThu 15th Jan

Cossack run continues as Fever falls

Don Cossack was left to come home on his own after a dramatic last fence exit by Champagne Fever in the Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles this afternoon. Thu 15th Jan

Cossack to be sent straight to Cheltenham

Speaking at Navan today, trainer Gordon Elliott ruled out running stable star Don Cossack over Christmas period and indictated that his next race is likely to be at the Cheltenham festival in March. Sun 14th Dec

Review punchestown 7th Dec

Don Cossack made it three wins from three starts this season as he took a dramatic renewal of the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown ChaseSun 07th Dec

Beach gives Elliott quick double

Gordon Elliott notched a quick double following Don Cossack's Grade 1 success when Mala Beach ran out a convincing winner of the beginners chase on the card at Punchestown. Sun 07th Dec

Don the Durkan hero under O'Connell

Don Cossack made it three from three this season as he ran out a game winner of the feature at Punchestown this afternoon, the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase. Sun 07th 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

Review punchestown 16th Oct

Trainer Gordon Elliott and owner Gigginstown House Stud made it four wins in a row in the Star Best For Racing Coverage Chase at Punchestown as Don Cossack struckThu 16th Oct

Elliott doubles up with Zeal

The hotpot just got home in the bumper at Punchestown as Utmost Zeal narrowly held the late charge of Beau Et Sublime. Thu 16th Oct

Cossack shines in Star Chase

Don Cossack quickened up smartly on the run-in to take the Star Best For Racing Coverage Chase at Punchestown this afternoon in great style. Thu 16th Oct

Review punchestown 29th Apr

Sizing Europe rolled back the years to land the Boylesports.com Champion Chase on the first day of the Punchestown FestivalTue 29th Apr

Another big day for Carlingford Lough

Carlingford Lough saw out the three mile one furlong distance of the Grade 1 Growise Champion Novice Chase much better than any of his rivals to triumph under Tony McCoy at Punchestown. Tue 29th Apr

Review leopardstown 9th Feb

Last Instalment returned to his very best with a superb performance to take the Hennessy Gold Cup at LeopardstownSun 09th Feb

Mullins & Walsh complete Grade 1 doubles

Ballycasey gained a first Grade 1 success at Leopardstown when completing a top level double on the day for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh, in the Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase. Sun 09th Feb

Review fairyhouse 1st Dec

Jezki was made to work hard to win the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse as he continued along the trail towards the Champion HurdleSun 01st Dec

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 punchestown 17th Nov

Hurricane Fly secured a world record-breaking 17th Grade One victory of his career as he opened his season with success in the StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at PunchestownSun 17th Nov

Assembly proves tough for Walsh treble

Morning Assembly battled back to grab the spoils in the Grade 2 Florida Pearl Chase at Punchestown this afternoon. Sun 17th Nov

Going reports

Hurricane Fly makes his seasonal reappearance in the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown (2.15pm) where the going is Yielding. The forecast is for a dry day to begin with rain later in the afternoon. Sun 17th Nov

Cossack dons chasing hat in Galway rout

Not everyone gets a 'calling' in life but high class novice hurdler Don Cossack appears to have found his own particular niche when impressively making a successful chase debut the W.B. Gavin & Co EBF Beginners Chase at Galway today. Mon 28th Oct

Annie Powers to impressive success

The Willie Mullins-trained Annie Power maintained her unbeaten record as she beat the boys in some style in a hot looking paddypower.com Novice Hurdle at Naas. Sun 24th Feb

Review punchestown 3rd Feb

Sizing Europe will head to Cheltenham with a perfect four from four record this season after landing the feature Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at PunchestownSun 03rd Feb

Lastoftheleaders wins Dan Moore Chase

Trainer Arthur Moore will have gained plenty satisfaction winning the race named in his father's honour, the Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Punchestown today, with Lastoftheleaders who completed a double on the day for jockey Davy Russell. Sun 03rd Feb

Top drawer Mozoltov is Cheltenham bound

The Willie Mullins trained Mozoltov enhanced his Cheltenham prospects with a gutsy and classy performance to win the Grade 2 Racing UK Moscow Flyer Novice Hurdle at Punchestown today, defeating well touted Don Cossack and Ned Buntline. Sun 03rd Feb

Review navan 16th Dec

Pont Alexandre burst on to the scene with a superb performance on his Irish debut to land the Grade One feature event at NavanSun 16th Dec

Alexandre looks star in making

Pont Alexandre made a stunning Irish debut when destroying his field in the Grade 1 Navan Novice Hurdle this afternoon. Sun 16th Dec

World Ruled out at Navan

Rule The World will miss this afternoon's Grade 1 Navan Novice Hurdle after picking up a stone bruise. Sun 16th Dec

Straightforward for Don on hurdling debut

After saddling two beaten favourites in the opening two contests at Navan, Don Cossack made it third time lucky for his trainer Gordon Elliott as he justified his short price in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle over two miles. Sun 25th Nov

Navan passes inspection

Today’s meeting at Navan, featuring the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase, has got the go-ahead following an early morning precautionary inspection. Sun 25th Nov

Don Cossack continues towards the top

Don Cossack gained further admirers in landing his third bumper on the trot by scoring stylishly under Nina Carberry in the concluding William & Gladys Bourke INH Flat Race at Fairyhouse. Mon 09th Apr

Review navan 18th Dec

Boston Bob took the step up to Grade One level in his stride with a superb performance to land the Navan Novice Hurdle on another big day for Willie Mullins and Ruby WalshSun 18th Dec

Don Cossack has National Hunt followers buzzing

If he had people talking after his Naas romp, well now there is hardly a racing enthusiast that doesn't have Don Cossack on their exciting prospects lists, as the four-year-old landed a dramatic Irish Form Book "Future Champions" (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Navan under Nina Carberry. Sun 18th Dec

Remember the name Don Cossack

Don Cossack could hardly have been more impressive when taking the Paul Limburn 40 With Friends (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race under Nina Carberry at Naas. Sat 29th Oct

After race at Thurles Thu, 14th Jan, 2016 (1st)

I was worried about the ground as he's a better horse on better ground. He worked in cheek-pieces the other day and flew in them and while there was no point having them on today, he'll have them on in the Gold Cup,. Bryan said from the second last to the line he was only getting going. He was free and exuberant in the early days and while it's not good to look at, the last quarter (of his races) is his best now. He's a better horse in the second half of the season and with a bit of better ground and cheek-pieces, the Gold Cup is the plan. If he's good enough or not I don't know, but roll on March.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Down Royal Sat, 31st Oct, 2015 (1st)

he's a fair horse and Bryan (Cooper) said he never came out of second gear but at the same time he never took hold of the bridle. He only had a school around and I just thought if we let him lengthen we'd have seen the real him but all he could do was win.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Punchestown Thu, 15th Oct, 2015 (1st)

Fair play to Punchestown, they have done a tremendous job on the ground. We have been waiting on this day all summer to start the season off. Bryan said he took a blow after the fifth last but he's never come off the bridle. We'll look forward to the rest of the season. There are a lot of big races to look at and there is the million pounds bonus in England that we will have to discuss. He's in the JNWine Champion Chase at Down Royal but Road To Riches will probably go there. I'm sure Eddie and Michael (O'Leary) and Noel (Meade) and myself, and Willie (Mullins) also has a few Gold Cup horses (for Gigginstown) will all have a chat and we'll make a plan. The Cheltenham Gold Cup is my long term plan. Eddie got his way last year and he went for the Ryanair but he'll definitely go for the Gold Cup this year. I still believe he's not a horse for real heavy ground. I think he's better on a nicer surface. All his big wins bar one there was a bit of good in it. We said today that we would get him settled. He was a bit buzzy in this race last year. Roi Du Mee has lost his Grade 1 penalty this season which is a massive help and we will look at all those Grade 2 and 3 races. He's been a great servant, and the softer the ground the better.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Punchestown Wed, 29th Apr, 2015 (1st)

I feel sorry for Bryan but he had to go with the horse who was third in the Gold Cup, and I'm delighted for Paul who has been associated with me for a long time and I'm delighted to be able to give him a big winner. We were nervous about running him after Aintree but it's a Gold Cup and we took our chance. I should be safe in the job for another year after that! . It's very special to win, and this is what it's all about. They went flat to the boards all the way, and Paul said he gave him a squeeze turning in, and he came back on it. From the last to the line he's put seven lengths between them. Noel O'Brien (handicapper) told me before the race that he was the best horse in the race if he ran up to his rating but I think that was even better than Aintree. He proved he stays. I'll worry about Cheltenham next March, and the most important thing is that he's okay in the morning. He came out of Aintree bouncing, and it was really Michael and Eddie that gave me the confidence to come here. The owners have that many good horses at the moment that they may want to keep them away from each other and I wouldn't mind going to England with him.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Thurles Thu, 15th Jan, 2015 (1st)

.He's done everything right this year,.

Gordon Elliott

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

That's great. He deserves that in fairness to him. He's always gotten plenty of stick and people have said he's been disappointing but he's a dual Grade 1 winner now. I'll have to talk to Michael and Eddie but if I had my way he wouldn't run until Cheltenham and go straight for the Ryanair. I have to discuss it with the owners as they have a lot of horses. He won't go to the King George. He's a year older now which makes a difference but he was never a bad horse last year and things didn't work out for him. He might have had a bit much last year and we'll try and train him differently. He had to do it the hard way today. They all came to beat him but he picked up and galloped all the way to the line.

Gordon Elliott

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

to be fair Gigginstown opted for this race but he beat Road To Riches last year so he wouldn't have been out of place in the Grade 1. I thought it was a good performance and he jumped well the whole way. I liked the way he put distance on them from the third last to the line.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Punchestown Thu, 16th Oct, 2014 (1st)

.I thought he was good. It may be that he's better on better ground, and a bit better fresh,.

Gordon Elliott

Tue, 4th Mar, 2014

I was happy with how he worked at Leopardstown after racing and he goes for the RSA. I think the step up in trip and dropping in and taking our time with him will suit him.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 1st Dec, 2013 (1st)

We've liked the horse all along and I'm delighted he's won a Grade 1. Punchestown (2nd to Morning Assembly) just knocked the edge off him. He's a smashing big horse and I've been very lucky that Gigginstown has given me a lot of nice young horses to train so it's nice to win a Grade 1 for them. He won't go anywhere over Christmas but he might go to Leopardstown at the end of January. I'm not sure he's an out-an-out three miler myself. He done it well . he battled and he jumped great so we're happy with him. It mightn't have looked before that he was a battler but he did that today. I'll chat to Michael and Eddie (O'Leary) but we've no plans for him at the minute.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Galway Mon, 28th Oct, 2013 (1st)

the (low-lying) sun down the back didn't help but he was clever and should improve a lot for that; he was only in second gear there.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Navan Sun, 25th Nov, 2012 (1st)

He idled a little bit in front but Davy was very happy with him. He will probably come back here for the Grade 1 Navan Novice Hurdle (Sunday December 16th) which is over two and a half miles. We will definitely be stepping him up in trip. We will take it one step at a time with him and it's nice to get that race out of the way.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Fairyhouse Mon, 9th Apr, 2012 (1st)

If I was a horse I'd sleep with him, he's that good. That's him definitely finished for the season and we'll look forward to next season with him now (Paddy Power go 8/1 Don Cossack for the Neptune & the Supreme). (MG & EM)

Gordon Elliott

After race at Naas Sat, 29th Oct, 2011 (1st)

He'll go hurdling now. He won't be over-raced this year and he is a horse with a future.

Gordon Elliott

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