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Empire Of Dirt (IRE) b g 18th Feb 2007Track Horse
Track Horse
Empire Of Dirt (IRE) b g 18th Feb 2007
Last Win
Navan Sun, 27th Nov, 16 12/1, B J Cooper
(2947 days)
Last Run
Aintree Thu, 6th Apr, 17
p.u., 10/3, B J Cooper
(2817 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
8
2
2
25%
€29,940
11.00
Chase IRE
13
3
4
23%
€192,550
14.50
NHF IRE
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Chase GB
3
1
0
33%
£74,570
14.00
Under Rules Total
25
6
6
24%
38.50
Form Figures
5-1520-24154F32-F1FF2P-111-24P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 5-1520-24154F32-F1FF2P-111-24P/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer C A Murphy to Gordon Elliott
Jun 2010
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Goldford Stud (Agent)
Purchaser: Bobby O'Ryan
€325,000
Lots Sold: 277
Prices
Avg: €27,174
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €325,000
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
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Jun 2010
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Goldford Stud (Agent)
Purchaser: Bobby O'Ryan
€325,000
Lots Sold: 277
Prices
Avg: €27,174
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €325,000
Reports in which Empire Of Dirt (IRE) was mentioned
Sizing shows stamina to land Irish Gold Cup
Sizing John dispelled any doubts about his stamina when claiming the Stan James Irish Gold Cup in style at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sun 12th Feb
Review navan 27th Nov
It was a day to remember for Gordon Elliott as he recorded a brilliant 41,277-1 six-timer at NavanSun 27th Nov
Elliott makes history with 6-timer
"It's a joy to be working for such a man. He's come a long way in a short space of time," said Jamie Codd after bringing up a 41,277/1 six-timer for Gordon Elliott by riding Three Swallowsnick to victory in the concluding Listed Coolmore N.H. Sires E.B.F. Mares I.N.H. Flat Race at Navan. Sun 27th Nov
5 and counting for Elliott at 15,724/1
With any luck there are many huge days ahead in Gordon Elliott's training career. He won't forget Troytown day 2016 in a hurry though as a 15,724/1 five-timer was completed for his Cullentra House Stables by the win of Jury Duty in the Grade B Proudstown Handicap Hurdle at Navan. Sun 27th Nov
4 for Elliott at 2,620/1 completed in Troytown
Gordon Elliott won his third Grade B Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase in succession, bringing up a four-timer on today's Navan card as Empire Of Dirt, on debut for the stable, ran away with the feature race under Bryan Cooper. Sun 27th Nov
Cheltenham & Leopardstown options for Dirt
Colm Murphy will enter Empire Of Dirt at both Leopardstown later this month and Cheltenham next month. Mon 15th Feb
Cheltenham and Aintree options for Empire
Trainer Colm Murphy is targeting the spring festivals with Empire Of Dirt following his big-race triumph at Leopardstown earlier this month. Mon 01st Feb
Review leopardstown 17th Jan
Henry Higgins put his best foot forward to pick up the big prize on offer in Leopardstown's Coral.ie HurdleSun 17th Jan
Empire Of Dirt wins Leopardstown Chase
Claiming jockey Jonathan Moore had his claim reduced in the best possible way when steering the Michael O'Leary owned (Gigginstown House Stud) Empire Of Dirt to Grade A glory in the Coral.ie Leopardstown Handicap Chase at Leopardstown today, winning for trainer and former employer Colm Murphy. Sun 17th Jan
Sumos Novios forges through heavy gound
Sumos Novios (9/2) was another horse to make light of a lengthy lay-off as he delivered in the two mile six handicap chase at Punchestown for handler Liam Burke. Sun 06th Dec
Review navan 22nd Nov
Gordon Elliott saddled a one-two in the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan, with Riverside City denying Georges ConnSun 22nd Nov
Hughes and Walsh the National heroines
Katie Walsh followed in the foot-steps of Ann Ferris and Nina Carberry to become the third winning lady rider of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase as Thunder And Roses (20/1) led home a one, two, four for owners Gigginstown House Stud. The victorious Presenting gelding is of course trained by Sandra Hughes. Mon 06th Apr
Review naas 22nd Feb
Leading owners Gigginstown House Stud sent four into action for the feature Woodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase at Naas and it was Empire Of Dirt who came out on topSun 22nd Feb
Gigginstown double up in two-runner bumper
Just two horses competed for the concluding Paddy Power Late Night Shopping (Pro/Am) Bumper at Naas today but the race looked a proper match with the Gigginstown House Stud owned and Gordon Elliott trained Tycoon Prince completing a bumper treble under Nina Carberry. Sun 22nd Feb
Dempsey delivers for Gigginstown in feature
Claiming jockey Luke Dempsey capped a memorable weekend when steering his third winner in two days at Naas today, landing the featured Grade B Woodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase on the Gigginstown House Stud owned Empire Of Dirt (9/2cf). Sun 22nd 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
Kilcrea battles to handicap win
The handicap chase on the card at Thurles this afternoon produced a cracking finish with Kilcrea battling gamely to land the spoils in the 2m6f contest. Thu 15th Jan
Down Ace to the fore in Down Royal
Noel Meade's Down Ace readily scored in Down Royal's opening two-and-a-half-mile beginners' chase. Fri 26th Dec
Review navan 6th Dec
Clarcam looks a young chaser with a bright future after winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase at Navan with easeSat 06th Dec
Warrior opens chase account in style
Wounded Warrior made it third time lucky over fences when running out a comprehensive winner of the Drogheda Beginners Chase at Navan. Sat 06th Dec
Fiftyone avails of Sceaux mishap
Un De Sceaux got his chasing career off to an unfortunate start when falling three out while holding a clear advantage in the Killinan Beginners Chase at Thurles. Thu 27th Nov
Review naas 9th Mar
Bryan Cooper survived an injury scare as he limbered up for some big rides at the Cheltenham Festival with a double in the Gigginstown House Stud colours in two of the main races at NaasSun 09th Mar
Gigginstown and Cooper double up
The jumping of the some of the five participants in the Grade 3 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase didn't always convince and a failure to negotiate the fences safely ultimately decided things in favour of Bright New Dawn. This victory brought up a double for Gigginstown House Stud (also on the score-sheet at the 'point' in Lingstown) and Bryan Cooper as the Dessie Hughes-trained Bright New Dawn added to the earlier gains for the 'maroon and white' with Empire Of Dirt (Colm Murphy). Sun 09th Mar
One, two for Gigginstown in Naas' second
A 325,000 Euro purchase in his time, as a three-year-old, Empire Of Dirt landed the Listed Irish Racing Writers Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle as Gigginstown House Stud sent out the first two with their The Game Changer filling the runner-up spot in the second at Naas. Sun 09th Mar
More joy for Jones and Colgan
Zabana added to the Grade 2 gains of Mala Beach at Gowran on Thursday for owner Chris Jones and rider Robbie Colgan when landing the Tote Super Trifecta Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown. Sat 25th Jan
Review navan 7th Dec
Willie Mullins was in dominating form at Navan with four winners including the exciting young hurdler FaugheenSat 07th Dec
Faugheen continues impressive sequence
Faugheen maintained his unbeaten record in the style you would expect of a 1/9 shot when coming home under a tight rein in the two and a half miles Meath Novice. Sat 07th Dec
Empire ready to do even more
Odds-on backers of Lucky Bridle in the first at Punchestown, the Follow Us On Facebook & Twitter Maiden Hurdle, would have had their concerns from an early stage but that shouldn't detract from a nice display by the well-bred Empire Of Dirt. Wed 30th Oct
After race at Naas Sun, 9th Mar, 2014 (1st) 
He's always threatened to win a good one but he's had a few hiccups. He stuck his head out well there and whatever he does before he goes chasing, over three miles, is a bonus. All the family want a trip and hopefully he'll keep improving,.
C A Murphy
He's always threatened to win a good one but he's had a few hiccups. He stuck his head out well there and whatever he does before he goes chasing, over three miles, is a bonus. All the family want a trip and hopefully he'll keep improving,.
C A Murphy
After race at Punchestown Wed, 30th Oct, 2013 (1st)
He wears ear-plugs as he can be a bit hard on himself and all he can do is improve from that. He was plenty green in front and he'll learn a lot. He'll go for a winners somewhere now. His pedigree suggests he wants three miles. He's a big horse and the bit of time off crowned him . he had a bit of a leg. I'd imagine he'll stay over hurdles this year.
C A Murphy
He wears ear-plugs as he can be a bit hard on himself and all he can do is improve from that. He was plenty green in front and he'll learn a lot. He'll go for a winners somewhere now. His pedigree suggests he wants three miles. He's a big horse and the bit of time off crowned him . he had a bit of a leg. I'd imagine he'll stay over hurdles this year.
C A Murphy
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