Search
18+
| Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply |
Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure
Facebook
twitter
Punchestown 2024
Punchestown 2024
Header
Text here
HorseTracker
Click here to add Horse to HorseTracker
- irishracing.com
- Punchestown
- Faugheen (IRE)
Faugheen (IRE) b g 2nd May 2008Track Horse
Track Horse
Faugheen (IRE) b g 2nd May 2008
Last Win
Leopardstown Sun, 2nd Feb, 20 13/8JFav, P Townend
(1794 days)
Last Run
Cheltenham Thu, 12th Mar, 20
3rd, 3/1Fav, P Townend
(1755 days)
- Form
- Entries
- Sales
- News
- Quotes
- Related To
Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
13
8
3
62%
€565,810
2.76
Chase IRE
3
3
0
100%
€158,225
4.35
NHF IRE
1
1
0
100%
€5,600
1.38
Hurdle GB
8
5
1
62%
£514,636
0.16
Chase GB
1
0
1
0%
£15,915
-1.00
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
26
17
5
65%
7.65
Form Figures
1-1111-1111-1121-1-1P-2612F-3P11-13/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1-1111-1111-1121-1-1P-2612F-3P11-13/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
Change of Trainer W P Mullins
Handler Andrew Slattery
Jun 2011
Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Castletown House
Purchaser: Meadowview Stables
€12,000
Lots Sold: 296
Prices
Avg: €13,615
Median: €10,500
Maximum: €78,000
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 2011
Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Castletown House
Purchaser: Meadowview Stables
€12,000
Lots Sold: 296
Prices
Avg: €13,615
Median: €10,500
Maximum: €78,000
Reports in which Faugheen (IRE) was mentioned
Ryanair Chase glory for Min
Min was finally a winner in his fourth Cheltenham Festival when grinding out victory in the Ryanair Chase. Thu 12th Mar
Super Samcro back to brilliant best in Festival epic
Samcro edged out Melon — and Faugheen — in a thrilling race for the Marsh Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham. Thu 12th Mar
Faugheen sights set on third Festival triumph
There will be no more popular winner at this year’s Cheltenham Festival than Faugheen if he can strike gold in the Cotswolds for the third time in Thursday’s Marsh Novices’ Chase. Thu 12th Mar
Paisley Park out for repeat Stayers win
The Cheltenham Festival continues apace on day three with six more Graded events on another seven-race card. Thu 12th MarFaugheen records special win in Flogas Novice Chase
Sun 02nd Feb
Market movers at Leopardstown
Kemboy looks certain to go off favourite for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup with the sponsors offer of 11/8 a general price across the industry. Sun 02nd Feb
Faugheen looking for fairytale success
Patrick Mullins would love to see Faugheen bring down the house at Leopardstown once again by claiming victory in the Flogas Novice Chase. Sun 02nd Feb'The Machine' lights up Limerick
Racing's affinity with Faugheen was abundantly clear for all to see at Limerick today as the horse dubbed 'the machine' won an epic renewal of the Grade 1 Matchbook Betting Exchange Novice Chase, to the delight of the adoring crowd. Thu 26th Dec
Faugheen survives mid-race scare on chase debut
Faugheen survived a serious scare mid-race to make a winning chase debut at Punchestown this afternoon. Sat 16th Nov
Mullins out to continue Morgiana dominance
Willie Mullins fields three as he goes in search of a 10th victory in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Saturday. Sat 16th Nov
Faugheen all set for chase debut
Former champion hurdler Faugheen makes his debut over fences in Saturday’s Naas Oil Beginners Chase at Punchestown. Sat 16th Nov
Park powers home to land Stayers
Paisley Park survived a last-flight blunder to justify favouritism and record a fairytale success for his connections in the Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Thu 14th Mar
Paisley at peak ahead of Stayers
Emma Lavelle feels Paisley Park is in the peak of his powers as he bids to confirm his position as the number one three-miler when he lines up for the Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday. Thu 14th Mar
Apple's Jade runs them ragged in Foxrock
"Apple's Jade has been left in splendid isolation" exclaimed racecourse commentator Jerry Hannon after the second last and the star mare duly galloped home clear in the Grade One Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle. Fri 28th Dec
Going reports
The ground at Leopardstown remains Good to Yielding (on the hurdle/bumper course) and Good (on chase track). The weather is forecast to staying mostly dry and mild for the remainder of the week. Fri 28th Dec
Apple's Jade and Faugheen clash in Christmas cracker
Apple’s Jade clashes with Faugheen in a fascinating renewal of the Squared Financial Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown today. Fri 28th Dec
Sharjah puts Faugheen to the sword
With the defection of both Samcro and Supasundae, plenty of the gloss was taken off the feature at Punchestown this afternoon, the Grade 1 Unibet Morgiana Hurdle. Sun 18th Nov
Footpad just gets better and better
Following on from Cadmium and Faugheen earlier Footpad made it three on the day for Willie Mullins at Punchestown when superb in the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase. Thu 26th Apr
Champion Hurdler Faugheen now a Champion Stayer
The 2015 Champion Hurdler Faugheen impressed greatly from the front when upped to three miles in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown. Thu 26th Apr
Buveur D'Air battles hard to retain Champion crown
Buveur D'Air was made to pull out all the stops to successfully defend his crown in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 13th Mar
Big field set to contest Stayers' Hurdle
Sam Spinner and Supasundae are among 17 horses declared for the Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday. Tue 13th Mar
Review leopardstown 3rd Feb
Supasundae claimed the scalp of Faugheen in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSat 03rd Feb
Supasundae upsets Faugheen in Champion Hurdle
Jessica Harrington’s decision to run Supasundae in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle as a prep run before the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham proved truly inspired as the gelding landed the Grade 1 prize. Sat 03rd Feb
Walsh confident Faugheen can bounce back
Ruby Walsh is confident Faugheen will claim his second BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle if he can reproduce his recent home work at Leopardstown. Sat 03rd FebReview leopardstown 29th Dec
Faugheen was pulled up in the Ryanair Hurdle as Mick Jazz completed a Grade One double for Gordon Elliott at LeopardstownFri 29th Dec
Mick picks up the pieces as Faugheen pulls up
Very little has gone according to plan at Leopardstown this week, and that continued in the Ryanair Hurdle, with the 2/11 favourite Faugheen pulling up before the second last. Fri 29th Dec
Let's Dance gets back on track
The Grade 3 Willis Towers Watson Irish EBF Mares Hurdle went the way of Let's Dance for the second year running. Fri 29th Dec
Review punchestown 19th Nov
Faugheen returned with a bang as he took the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle in style at PunchestownSun 19th Nov
Faugheen back to show his brilliance
Faugheen with Paul Townend up for the first time in a race, returned in style off a 665 day break to land more Grade 1 honours in the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 19th Nov
Mag lame and out of Morgiana
Vroum Vroum Mag is a late withdrawal from the Unibet Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 19th Nov
Keep On Truckin'
Willie Mullins sometimes uses pre-Cheltenham media invasions to outline broader concerns than just running plans. Last year he talked about inadequate prizemoney levels at the festival. In 2014 it was racecourse security. This time the champion gloomily forecast problems a couple of generations down the line, and how jump racing could disappear should greater internationalisation of the sport not take place. He is confident this can happen. His confidence looks misplaced. Mon 07th Mar
Ricci - If race was tomorrow we'd supplement
Annie Power still appears likely to be added to the Stan James Champion Hurdle field at the supplementary stage on Wednesday as owner Rich Ricci agonises over potential scenarios. Sat 05th 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
Bullish Walsh expecting Cheltenham bonanza
Ruby Walsh is anticipating a bumper haul on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival with the rider backing Min, Douvan and either Annie Power or Nichols Canyon to do the business for him in the three feature events. Sat 27th Feb
Min compares well with Supreme winners
Willie Mullins has compared Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle favourite Min favourably against stable stars such as Vautour at the same stage of their careers. Wed 24th 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
Twiston-Davies' call on Champion ride
Sam Twiston-Davies will make his own decision on whether he rides The New One or Old Guard in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. 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
Identity Thief ready for Champion assignment
Henry de Bromhead is hoping for better ground in the Stan James Champion Hurdle for Identity Thief. Mon 22nd 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
Top Notch Champion bid confirmed
Top Notch is an intended runner in the Stan James Champion Hurdle following his impressive victory at Kelso on Thursday. Sat 20th 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
Faugheen to miss Cheltenham
The reigning Champion Hurdler and odds on favourite for this year's renewal at the Cheltenham Festival, Faugheen, has been ruled out through injury. 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
Henderson joy at 'perfect' My Tent workout
Nicky Henderson was delighted after the long-absent My Tent Or Yours came through a racecourse gallop at Kempton with flying colours. Sat 13th Feb
Swan and McDonogh laud Faugheen
Former jockey Charlie Swan expects the "brilliant" Faugheen to win his second Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March following his stunning display at Leopardstown on Sunday. Tue 26th Jan
Review leopardstown 24th Jan
Faugheen was simply brilliant in landing the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 24th Jan
Unstoppable Mullins completes four-timer
Willie Mullins trained accumulators are a regular feature of the Irish racing scene at present and the Champion Trainer rewarded punters with a 9/2 four-timer at Leopardstown today as his Village Mystic completed the feat in the concluding Leopardstown Club Membership (Pro/Am) Bumper. Sun 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
Deadly Douvan shortens further for Festival
Willie Mullins' Douvan maintained his unbeaten record over fences in the Grade 1 Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown today, and in the process was cut (temporarily) in the antepost markets to be the shortest priced runner going to the Cheltenham Festival at March. Sun 24th Jan
The New One does enough in Champion Trial
The New One saw off the game challenge of Rayvin Black to win the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock. Sat 23rd 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
Review punchestown 15th Nov
Faugheen saw his bubble burst when losing his unbeaten record at the hands of stablemate Nichols Canyon in the Grade One StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at PunchestownSun 15th Nov
Faugheen floored by Nichols Canyon
Champion Hurdle hero Faugheen was beaten for the first time in his career as his stable mate Nichols Canyon made all to win the Grade 1 StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle. Sun 15th 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
Canyon helps Mullins gorge on more G1 glory
Willie Mullins continues to steamroll his rivals at this year's Punchestown Festival and his Nichols Canyon's win in the Tattersalls Ireland Champion Novice Hurdle today improved the Champion Trainer's win-rate of the Grade 1 races to 80% this week. Fri 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 MayAnnie ready to show her Power
Willie Mullins admits this season has been a frustrating one for Annie Power, but she can end it on a high in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Champion Hurdle at Punchestown tomorrow. 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
No issues for Mullins' heroes
Willie Mullins reports his runners from a memorable first day of the Cheltenham Festival to be none the worse for their exertions. Wed 11th Mar
Mullins sweet on Canyon
Willie Mullins admits Nichols Canyon puts him in mind of stable star Hurricane Fly as he bids to give the trainer a fourth Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle win in the last 10 years. Wed 11th MarMelody wins as Annie crashes out
Annie Power fell at the final flight when in front to leave stablemate Glens Melody to land the OLBG Mares' Hurdle. Tue 10th Mar
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
Favourites looking strong
Bookmakers have never been as apprehensive about the first day of a big meeting as they are to the opening skirmish at Cheltenham on Tuesday. 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
Mullins aces breeze at Cheltenham
Willie Mullins' formidable battalion was quickly into its stride after arriving at Cheltenham ahead of the Festival. 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 MarRuby plumps for Faugheen
Ruby Walsh has opted to ride Faugheen in Tuesday's Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Sat 07th MarRicci highlights Power claims
Rich Ricci rates Annie Power his best chance of a winner at next week's Cheltenham Festival after confirming the OLBG Mares' Hurdle would "more than likely" be her target. Thu 05th Mar
Walsh hoping to keep lid on Un De Sceaux
Ruby Walsh has revealed that his most important role when riding red-hot favourite Un De Sceaux in the Arkle Chase will be to prevent the prodigious chaser from boiling over in the preliminaries. Wed 04th Mar
Mullins admits to nervous excitement
Willie Mullins has admitted to feeling a mixture of dread and excitement as he prepares to unleash a scarcely believable army of equine talent on the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 03rd Mar
Walsh no closer to Champion choice
Ruby Walsh remains tight-lipped on whether he will partner Faugheen or Hurricane Fly in next week's Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Tue 03rd Mar
McCoy nominates Jezki as best chance
Tony McCoy rates Stan James Champion Hurdle hero Jezki as his best chance of riding a winner at his final Cheltenham Festival. Fri 27th Feb
Walsh fears wrong Champion choice
Ruby Walsh is dreading being on the wrong one in the StanJames Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in a fortnight. Tue 24th Feb
Mrs Harrington singles out Faugheen threat
Jessica Harrington rates Willie Mullins' young pretender Faugheen as the biggest threat to Jezki retaining his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham next month. Thu 19th Feb
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
Big guns remain after Cheltenham acceptors
Acceptors for the five main Grade One championship contests at Cheltenham were revealed today. Wed 11th FebStraight to Cheltenham for Faugheen
Faugheen will head straight for the Cheltenham Festival after Willie Mullins decided against letting him line up in this weekend's Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park. Tue 10th Feb
Jezki building towards Cheltenham
Jessica Harrington feels the return to Cheltenham will give Jezki a sporting chance of upsetting the Willie Mullins big guns in the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Tue 10th FebFaugheen could head straight to Cheltenham
Owner Rich Ricci has suggested that Champion Hurdle favourite Faugheen could head straight for Cheltenham without another run. Fri 16th Jan
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
Burke off the mark for Mullins in Land Rover
Though Patrick Mullins was on the disappointing favourite – Nicky Henderson's Native Display (15/8, second last) – the very talented Johnny Burke's seven pound claim doubtless came in handy as Willie Mullins' Very Much So (12/1) triumphed in the Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown. Tue 29th Apr
Faugheen a super super sub
Faugheen destroyed the opposition under Ruby Walsh in the Grade 1 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. Tue 29th Apr
Faugheen remains unbeaten with Grade 3 win
The feature event at Limerick today, the Grade 3 Liberty Insurance Novice Hurdle, was a race of some merit with victory going to unbeaten 8/13 favourite Faugheen for trainer Willie Mullins and his nephew jockey Emmet Mullins. Sat 28th Dec
Zaidpour lands Grade 1 Christmas glory
Ruby Walsh and Zaidpour triumphed in a tactical affair involving four runners in the Grade 1 Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown. Sat 28th Dec
Going reports
The going at Leopardstown is currently Yielding to Soft (chase course) and Soft (hurdle track). There was 6mm of rain yesterday. Sat 28th Dec
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
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
7-up for mighty Mullins
Rathvinden created quite an impression in Downpatrick when winning his bumper by seven lengths in June. Now transferred to Willie Mullins he brought up the champion trainer’s seven-timer on the day when hacking up in Cork’s bumper. Sun 17th Nov
Upsie gives Mullins quick double
Upsie maintained her unbeaten record but not without a few hurdling scares in the opener at Cork. Sun 17th Nov
Faugheen very much on the upgrade
Faugheen made a smooth transition to hurdling when cantering home under Ruby Walsh in the two mile six maiden hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 17th Nov
Review punchestown 11th May
Willie Mullins enjoyed a four-timer at Punchestown, including Felix Yonger's successful transition to chasing with victory in the Punchestown For Events Beginners ChaseSat 11th May
“It’s probably one of the most special winners that I’ve ever had.
“I should have sent him over fences last year and I got sidetracked. I didn’t want to retire him without going over fences as that is what we bought him for. Look what he can do now at 12. I should have gone earlier but there you are.
“People want to retire horses at 10, 11 or 12 but to me they have plenty of life in them if they haven’t used up the mileage as younger horses.
“They can go much longer than people think and he’s the living proof of it.
“He’s got stamina, he’s got speed, he can jump. He’s got the whole package and a will (to win) a bit like Un De Sceaux. They both want to train and get at the job, and you are really trying to not let them do too much. They have a huge attitude to racing and training.
“I would have been gutted if he was beaten today. A lot of people think if you take him on he will fold but he’s after showing in his last three races that he doesn’t.
“I’m going to enjoy today and we’ll leave any plans for another day.”
W P Mullins
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 2nd Feb, 2020 (1st)
It was magic at Limerick. It was a very special occasion,. I don’t think we’ve seen him at his best since he came back after 18 months off, even though he has won three Grade Ones, but that performance at Limerick was up there. I suppose his consistency has gone a bit, but that was a huge performance. John Codd has been very happy with him since Christmas, so hopefully he can put in a similar sort of performance this weekend. It’s a good race. Battleoverdoyen is very good opposition, but Faugheen has put in some very good performances and had some big days in Leopardstown before. To me, it would be the biggest result of the weekend were Faugheen to win. Three 12-year-olds have won Grade Ones since 2000 — Monet’s Garden, Florida Pearl and Sizing Europe, so it would be a fair group to be part of.
W P Mullins
It was magic at Limerick. It was a very special occasion,. I don’t think we’ve seen him at his best since he came back after 18 months off, even though he has won three Grade Ones, but that performance at Limerick was up there. I suppose his consistency has gone a bit, but that was a huge performance. John Codd has been very happy with him since Christmas, so hopefully he can put in a similar sort of performance this weekend. It’s a good race. Battleoverdoyen is very good opposition, but Faugheen has put in some very good performances and had some big days in Leopardstown before. To me, it would be the biggest result of the weekend were Faugheen to win. Three 12-year-olds have won Grade Ones since 2000 — Monet’s Garden, Florida Pearl and Sizing Europe, so it would be a fair group to be part of.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Sat, 16th Nov, 2019 (1st)
He was brilliant over the first half dozen until he made that mistake —it was probably the first ditch that he’d seen!. Paul said he just put down and tried to do what he does over hurdles which is gallop out through it. Now he realises that you can’t do that and by the time he got over the last to Paul was very happy with him. He showed a nice turn of foot when he had to ask him to race going down to the last and after it. The engine certainly seemed to be there. I’m happy that we got today out of the way and we’ll see how he comes out of this before deciding where we go next.
W P Mullins
He was brilliant over the first half dozen until he made that mistake —it was probably the first ditch that he’d seen!. Paul said he just put down and tried to do what he does over hurdles which is gallop out through it. Now he realises that you can’t do that and by the time he got over the last to Paul was very happy with him. He showed a nice turn of foot when he had to ask him to race going down to the last and after it. The engine certainly seemed to be there. I’m happy that we got today out of the way and we’ll see how he comes out of this before deciding where we go next.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Thu, 26th Apr, 2018 (1st)
I can't really describe it (the feeling). I got to ride him as a bumper horse - even when they knew he was special - just out at home and the whole place was like God you're allowed to ride Faugheen and you're only 16 and all this sort of stuff. To actually get the spin on him and for him to show up in that sort of form - John (Codd) and the team at home - they had him in tip-top shape. I didn't think there'd be a lot of pace today so I said I'd go on even over the three miles - it's a hard thing to do to be in front for that long but he loved every second of it. He travelled down the hill and I had to let him rock as I didn't want to be fighting with him. The bit of ease in the ground probably helped as well. Faugheen for me, and I've not been racing that long, is the best horse I've ever seen on his day. It just took three miles and a bit of give in the ground for him to show it. It felt like I was doing a hack canter the whole way around - it's unbelievable.
W P Mullins
I can't really describe it (the feeling). I got to ride him as a bumper horse - even when they knew he was special - just out at home and the whole place was like God you're allowed to ride Faugheen and you're only 16 and all this sort of stuff. To actually get the spin on him and for him to show up in that sort of form - John (Codd) and the team at home - they had him in tip-top shape. I didn't think there'd be a lot of pace today so I said I'd go on even over the three miles - it's a hard thing to do to be in front for that long but he loved every second of it. He travelled down the hill and I had to let him rock as I didn't want to be fighting with him. The bit of ease in the ground probably helped as well. Faugheen for me, and I've not been racing that long, is the best horse I've ever seen on his day. It just took three miles and a bit of give in the ground for him to show it. It felt like I was doing a hack canter the whole way around - it's unbelievable.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Fri, 1st May, 2015 (1st)
€œThat was a good performance. Ruby didn't hang around and kept applying the pressure from the front. It was a gutsy ride,. €œOn the book he had one horse to beat and that was Arctic Fire. He wasn't on the bridle at any stage though and when he's not on the bridle you know he's going some pace. Arctic Fire is a fair opponent and Ruby wasn't going to let him into it and use his speed. He was just afraid of Arctic Fire's speed and piled it on from the front to dampen his fire. €œFrom a mile out he started to apply it and I was wondering if he'd crack from so far out but he knew what he had underneath him. €œHis jumping is better going faster. €œHe's done it now in year one and we'll let him tell us how good he can be. Our Conor looked invincible when he won the Triumph but fate can go against you. €œI believe in him but he has to stand the test of time. He's very very good. We'll see now if the handicapper puts him past Hurricane Fly. €œI don't know if we'll travel back to England with him next season or stay at home. I'll have a word with the owner. €œWe know he can travel to England and back and it doesn't seem to take anything out of him. But maybe we'll stay at home and tackle the Irish horses.
W P Mullins
€œThat was a good performance. Ruby didn't hang around and kept applying the pressure from the front. It was a gutsy ride,. €œOn the book he had one horse to beat and that was Arctic Fire. He wasn't on the bridle at any stage though and when he's not on the bridle you know he's going some pace. Arctic Fire is a fair opponent and Ruby wasn't going to let him into it and use his speed. He was just afraid of Arctic Fire's speed and piled it on from the front to dampen his fire. €œFrom a mile out he started to apply it and I was wondering if he'd crack from so far out but he knew what he had underneath him. €œHis jumping is better going faster. €œHe's done it now in year one and we'll let him tell us how good he can be. Our Conor looked invincible when he won the Triumph but fate can go against you. €œI believe in him but he has to stand the test of time. He's very very good. We'll see now if the handicapper puts him past Hurricane Fly. €œI don't know if we'll travel back to England with him next season or stay at home. I'll have a word with the owner. €œWe know he can travel to England and back and it doesn't seem to take anything out of him. But maybe we'll stay at home and tackle the Irish horses.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Tue, 29th Apr, 2014 (1st)
Vautour failed a late fitness test so I popped this fellow in. Hopefully he'll (Vautour) run later in the week though. This fellow likes going on at his hurdles and I was happy enough that he could take Vautour's place. Vautour will have no problem going two and a half anyway. That was very good on fast ground considering he was running on heavy all winter. It was a fair performance against those sort of horses. We'll have to consider staying hurdling next season. We bought him as a chaser but it's no harm having another good hurdler. Certainly on that performance you'd have to be thinking about all that (a Champion Hurdle campaign). We'll have to evaluate what else is in the yard and what else the owner has but he certainly could be one to keep hurdling. I think this trip is good enough for him. The only reason he didn't run at two miles all winter is because we had enough two mile horses and we knew he would stay. If you said to me that he'd put up a performance like that I'd have said it would be tough be he did it well. I think Vautour would have done that and better though. This fellow was sloppy at one or two of them but Vautour wouldn't have done that . he'd have been over them and gone.
W P Mullins
Vautour failed a late fitness test so I popped this fellow in. Hopefully he'll (Vautour) run later in the week though. This fellow likes going on at his hurdles and I was happy enough that he could take Vautour's place. Vautour will have no problem going two and a half anyway. That was very good on fast ground considering he was running on heavy all winter. It was a fair performance against those sort of horses. We'll have to consider staying hurdling next season. We bought him as a chaser but it's no harm having another good hurdler. Certainly on that performance you'd have to be thinking about all that (a Champion Hurdle campaign). We'll have to evaluate what else is in the yard and what else the owner has but he certainly could be one to keep hurdling. I think this trip is good enough for him. The only reason he didn't run at two miles all winter is because we had enough two mile horses and we knew he would stay. If you said to me that he'd put up a performance like that I'd have said it would be tough be he did it well. I think Vautour would have done that and better though. This fellow was sloppy at one or two of them but Vautour wouldn't have done that . he'd have been over them and gone.
W P Mullins
After race at Limerick Sat, 28th Dec, 2013 (1st)
he didn't jump well and perhaps it was because he was in front with no lead. However I think it was an awesome performance as he was keen and didn't jump and still won. He can go anywhere we like next and it's great for Emmet who is king of Limerick!
W P Mullins
he didn't jump well and perhaps it was because he was in front with no lead. However I think it was an awesome performance as he was keen and didn't jump and still won. He can go anywhere we like next and it's great for Emmet who is king of Limerick!
W P Mullins
After race at Navan Sat, 7th Dec, 2013 (1st)
Ruby said he'll be better with more jumping as he was a little untidy but he has a huge engine. He could go up or down in trip and is probably one for Christmas. Hopefully he'll be a Cheltenham horse in time and all his form is working out well.
W P Mullins
Ruby said he'll be better with more jumping as he was a little untidy but he has a huge engine. He could go up or down in trip and is probably one for Christmas. Hopefully he'll be a Cheltenham horse in time and all his form is working out well.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Sun, 17th Nov, 2013 (1st)
It was very straightforward, but Ruby said he was very keen. He was too keen jumping and he probably would have been better running over a shorter trip as he was just so keen.
W P Mullins
It was very straightforward, but Ruby said he was very keen. He was too keen jumping and he probably would have been better running over a shorter trip as he was just so keen.
W P Mullins
Related by Dam Miss Pickering (IRE)
Runner
Wins-
Runs
%Wins
Sire
© 2024 irishracing.com
